So, I got off one boat, the M/V Andaman, yesterday and go back on one today. It’s currently Sunday afternoon, at almost 5pm. I don’t have to be at the dive shop till 8pm, so I thought I’d update y’all, so you didn’t think I drowned.

I did NOT drown.

I loved every dive, saw some fantastic things, and you ALL will be subjected to the video. Yes, believe it. I bought a video and will subject anyone I can to it. It’s lovely. And I look like a true scuba idiot. Yes, it’s fab. I met some fantastic peeps from around the globe, and in true small world fashion, I met someone who went to school with someone I know. Who is in fact married to someone I call my big sister. Yes, I went to a tiny town in Thailand and got onto a boat with someone from Manhattan Beach… check out my networking! Well, this was inadvertent. But, fabulous nonetheless.

Anyway, the life underwater in the Andaman Sea is still wonderful, and makes me want to become a divemaster even more!

The trip was lovely, the water was lovely and I’ve mastered buoyancy even more. Not to the full extent that I want, but it’s been good… I’ve used my own kit, except for a wetsuit, and I love it all. STILL!!! I started the trip with 39 dives under my belt, and I’m now at 52. So, after this coming liveaboard, I’ll be one dive over 60!! YAY! I am seriously addicted, and now need to get my own cold water wetsuit. I’m not sure I’m ready for dry suit diving yet, but… I think it may be more to do with the fact that it’s even MORE expensive. Anyway, it’s great, I love it.

My back is unhappy – I had thought about going tanning to prepare my back for the sun, but a) didn’t have time and b) didn’t think I would need to. Well, I did. Yeah, suckass. The bumps are back… I’ve spent today largely in the shade, hoping they will go away. They haven’t really, but there is still time. I also got some heavy duty ibuprofen… over the counter is 400 or 600 milligrams. How excited am I?!?

I’m having a great time, missing you all, not missing work… that about sums it up!

See you in a week (kind of, if you’re local in LA)! Is anyone having any oscar parties that I can crash?

Many more to go! I am excited and pleased to tell you all that I am now a “Peak Buoyancy” proficient. Or something like that. I did two dives today, and had to do some skills, some of which made me laugh, which caused problems with my mask. Damnit. All because of laughter! But, it was great dun, and I loved it.

Tomorrow evening I get on my first liveaboard, and I cannot wait. I am stoked. Tomorrow will be a day of relaxation at the beach, and then we go meet at the dive shop at 8pm. I was talking with a Divemaster Trainee, and OMG, I want to do it!!! Anyone want to start me on my quest with a donation?
Today I learned my computer, and had some of the guys at the shop teach me more – thank goodness. I was not good with the compass part – I couldn’t figure out how to get there, darnit!! But have no fear everyone, it works now. I saw two cuttlefish, some fabulous nudibranches, and fishes of many colors. It was rather silty, so I am stoked for when there is no silt!!! That’ll be in a few days.
I’ve taken a few photos, but not many, and I sent them via bberry messenger, and I got some lovely responses from people… so maybe you’ll get some before I go on my next liveaboard… Anyway, it’s lovely here. I’m going to go have a cider.