SCUBA diving Monterey

So, Monterey was wonderful. We went scuba diving on our 1st day there. Visibility was really bad (insert a synonym that I can actually spell)... This was our first beach dive. I felt nervous because of my ear problems. It takes me just a little longer than everyone else to adjust my ears to the pressure change. Then when I finally was down at the bottom it was scary because I knew I was only 2ft away from byron but I could barely see him. Crazy stuff. It was also a little more intense because before we headed down, the seals that were swimming by us were also under the water near us. Curious, but left us alone. which is cool by me just because we are so clumsy underwater and they are NOT. They also have big teeth. Overall we did 2 dives that day and saw all sorts of cool cold water stuff like starfish eating jelly fish, crabs eating jelly fish, sheep crabs, decorated crabs, sun-starfish, nudibrinks, shrimp, otters, tube anennnononomnies, urchins, sea cucumbers the size of a loaf of bread and lots of kelp trees. The first dive nothing major scary happened, but the second dive I had a harder time with the ears and then towards the end of the dive, I got caught and separated from Byron and the instructor because a Kelp strand wrapped itself around my tank and I couldn't get untangled. Its a lot like the Chinese finger traps - the more you struggle, the worse it gets. So, I had to calm down, detangle myself, and then proceed down a path I think the guys took to catch up to them. There were so many jelly fish in the water that all of our faces were stinging by the time we were done. Also, I now know exactly how a turtle feels when it get's flipped onto its back. The water was so rough that trying to get out of the water standing posed a challenge for me....

Just the beginning

Well folks, I wanted to get the ball rolling and start this crazy new chapter in my life. Thought I would give this blogger thing a test drive before I leave the safety of the USA. Also thought I would put out some disclaimers and set the standards or expectations to low - that way when you do take the time to read my jabber, it might impress you...probably not.

1. I can't spell. Don't know where it happened along the way of the learning choo-choo train but it did. Its a problem and I think I might need to re-learn spelling. Anyway, I hope spell check will make sure I do not make too many mistakes.
2. I tend to write in stream of consciousness style. Or at least that is what I call what I do. Rambling sentences that when said aloud are way more funny than when you are not in my head listening to my monologue and just reading it on paper.
3. I tend to use "..." a bunch. I do not really know why. I just want to indicate to you that I am thinking (cuz I do that on occasion) and or that there is an awkward pause. I seem to be the only person I know who does this routinely.....do not know why...hmmm. Am I using it incorrectly? or does it harken back to statement #2?
4. In my writings I tend to use however, so, and anyway often. Again, another mystery to myself.
5. I do not know how often I will be able to update this thing due to internet connections and my schedule. I can barely keep a journal (really never actually) so this will be a challenge.

So that is it for now. Low expectations I hope (but not so low that you will not read updates). I apologize if what I write is confusing or boring. It makes a difference knowing that other people are going to read what you write rather than just yourself. I shall see if I get the hang of that. Suggestions will always be appreciated.

I am off to Monterey CA and hopefully will start this blog off for reals with some pictures of whales and otters next week!