Surf's up!

Storm waves reminded me of small surf in California.

I woke up at 4 AM because I wanted to try to finish the remaining Knowledge Reviews (of 16). I was left with two knowledge reviews to go. Unusually large surf today - reminded me of California. I eventually find out, it’s because there’s a typhoon passing north of where I am. Surprisingly, it was only partially cloudy outside.

I wish I had my surfboard.

Today I went into the open water for a dive practicing some Open Water Diver skills. Setting up a buoy marker, weight belt removal, 5 point descent, etc. I was rusty on some of the techniques, but I’m slowly getting the hang of demonstrating skills. I’m quite nervous at times but I feel that’s something that I will overcome. That’s why I’m here.

Afterwards, I ate lunch, finished 16 Knowledge reviews, and went back to the classroom to take an PADI Assistant Instructor General Standards exam. To my surprise, I did really well on it. So far so good for the in-class tests, but I need to work on my water skills. I’m out of practice.

- jason