Monday, June 26th, 2006

Well, I guess this is a lesson learned… following on from my previous post. Had I been a student, my advice would have been not to dive as I had a cold.

However in the name of determination and plain old stubborn state of mind, I decided to attempt to dose away the cold with vitamins, garlic and a long acting decongestant and, hey presto… whilst I was able to equalise at the time I am now suffering and my ears have kicked up a fuss and refuse to budge today.

So… I could have explained that I had a cold brewing and maybe a week’s guiding was not the best idea for me, and saved everyone the aggro. However instead I soldiered on, and had to throw in the towel for today and possibly the next few days if I am unlucky.

So great role-model behaviour there… maybe next time I will listen to my body before thinking I am invincible and wanting to prove indestructible.

Doh!

Sunday, May 7th, 2006

Well, I can’t believe how quickly that week went. Amazing how Open Water Courses just absorb you. I had a great course, and despite initial difficulties, my students put in loads of effort and the final two qualified on Friday… I was dead proud.

So a few days in the office now, just to make sure I don’t get too bored of the water I guess. It’s all good, gives my ears a rest, and makes sure I totally off-gas before guiding later this week.

Weather wise we had a wierd one… it really rained on a couple of days, with thunder and everything as we were jumping in for OW dive no. 1 Funny