I am a 36-year-old Paramedic who has been quite comfortable on dry land for my entire life. Although I can swim, it is not my favourite past-time and just looking at a body of deep water fills me with dread (even the background to this blog makes me feel slightly uncomfortable).
Perhaps somewhere deep in my subconscious is the memory of an incident that my Mother has previously recounted to me when, at the age of three, I threw myself into a water-filled quarry and sank, requiring her to dive in to save me. I have no recollection of the incident.
Despite this, I have been invited by a friend to attempt SCUBA diving. He assures me that it is a rewarding and safe hobby. I remain unconvinced but I have pledged to give it a go. This blog aims to document my journey.
My first SCUBA lesson is in two days. Feel free to talk me out of it.
Please.
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