22 on the 22nd

Well, today is my 22nd birthday and I've been celebrating since last night. I've been busy working and diving without much time to spend on the internet. Donna, a G.M. that arrived here in Columbus Isle on Friday shares birthdays with me. We were sang to last night at the disco and I was sang to about 4 more times so far today. The diving is great and the people are even better. For some pictures check out my facebook album at... http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2049245&l=5c4d7&id=44801562
I'll be adding more in the next few days along with some more about the past 3 weeks.
Salut!

Bonjour from Columbus Isle

Salut!
I have made it safely to my new "home" here in the Bahamas. I arrived on Saturday afternoon and have been settling in to my new job. I have gone on 4 open water dives and saw my first hammerhead shark on my first dive here!! I've been busy and the scuba team is glad to have me because they have been understaffed and my being here helps some but they still need more to keep up with the demand. (So any instructors out there, apply at clubmedjobs.com!!)
I have set up skype and if you want to talk to me some time my user id is gonediving99. If you want my mailing address just send me an email and I'll let you know.
I took a few pictures and hope to include more soon.






for more pictures check out my facebook album at: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2048355&l=31eff&id=44801562

And I'm off!

Well, I'm currently sitting in the Burlington airport waiting for my flight. So far my first flight is delayed 40 min. I'm not sure why but that's not a surprise. I'll be switching planes in Philly and then spending the night at a Hilton in Fort Lauderdale and then tomorrow head to San Salvador Island. Keep checking here for updates on my adventures and pictures. If you want to chat log on to Skype and maybe we can chat some time...
Later gators!!

I've graduated!!

Well, I did it! I have graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a BS in Individualized Studies: Dive Shop and Resort Management. It doesn't feel real yet but I'm sure it will soon. The party was a hit and it was great to see everyone one last time before I head to the Bahamas. I'll be moving out of my condo on Wednesday and staying with my brother and sister-in-law until the 30th. Ben and Martha will be running in the Vermont City Marathon next weekend and I'll be along to cheer them on. Best of luck to them both!!

Moving on...

Well, I have accepted a position with Club Med as a scuba instructor at their Columbus Isle location on the island of San Salvador in the Bahamas. I will be leaving on May 30th for a 6 month contract. I will teach a range of classes from basic Open Water to specialties as well as discover scuba/resort courses in addition to leading already certified divers.
As a result of getting this job I am renting out my condo and will be getting rid of most of my furniture and other things including my car. The process of going through my stuff has made me realize how material we really are and that all the "stuff" doesn't really matter.
Warmer waters are in my future and I can't wait for the next chapter in my life.