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I can’t think of anything I’m scared to do that I actually want to do. I’m scared to jump out of an airplane, but fortunately, I don’t have a burning desire to go skydiving.
Hmmmm….
I love the ocean and have been snorkeling a few times. I guess scuba diving would be cool, but it also seems scary. What if your air tank fails? What exactly are “the bends” anyway?
I remember I couldn’t get myself back onto the boat fast enough when our guide pointed out a shark on a snorkeling excursion in the Bahamas. (I whacked my leg on the boat’s ladder so hard that I had a huge bruise on my shin for weeks.) I did NOT enjoy seeing a real shark without 4-5 inches of plexiglass between us. I prefer aquarium sharks.
In order for me to go scuba diving, I would need to feel very safe and have a highly qualified instructor. In addition, I would need one of those shark-repelling electronic shields, like Annette Bening had in Nyad. If all that could be arranged, I think scuba diving would be amazing.
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It’s really interesting how you juxtaposed your love for the ocean with your apprehension towards scuba diving. It sounds like a mix of excitement and fear, which is quite a thrilling combination! The way you described your snorkeling experience and the encounter with the shark was vivid and engaging. I’m curious, have you ever talked to someone who has gone scuba diving to hear about their experiences? It might provide some insights and perhaps ease some of your concerns. Also, what aspect of the ocean fascinates you the most that you would love to explore while scuba diving?
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Thank you. No, I’ve not explored scuba seriously. I like pretty fish and coral 🪸 Thanks for reading and commenting.
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I can see how a shark could change things and in a hurry… when you start hearing the theme song to Jaws, it’s time to get in the boat (hopefully w/o bruises!)
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Exactly! GenX is the Jaws generation. We can’t unsee that film.
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As I was writing that, I wondered how many non Gen X people would understand the reference!
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Yikes!
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