Visit to the Coast

Yoakum, Texas. Population: 5,731

Goliad, Texas. Population: 1,975

These are the locations that comprised my business trip today. I know, I know, glamorous. Don't you wish you had my job? Thankfully, the day has ended in Corpus Christi, Texas. Population: 277,454. A city with an Omni Hotel. That overlooks the bay.

Now, there was this tiny, almost insignificant, little storm called Hurricane Dolly that slammed into the Texas coast yesterday just South of here. Which has resulted in a rather wet and windy trip. But, it's all worth it. Tomorrow I head out into the gulf for a weekend diving trip. Here's hoping I'm not susceptible to sea sickness.

*Le Sigh*

S.C.U.B.A. diving, tex-mex, and margaritas. Is there a better way to spend a Sunday?

It's like cool... and stuff...

S.C.U.B.A.

I learned from Jo on The Facts of Life that this means "self-contained underwater breathing apparatus." Last night I learned that breathing underwater is freakin cool. And a little scary.

I mean, we spent a good three hours learning the basics on diving, the equipment, and even how to put it together. But taking that first breath when you're completely submerged underwater... it's kinda freaky. I wasn't all bug-eyed as in "OMG I'm breathing underwater.... WTF!?!?!" But I definitely had a tiny fear that after I finished my exhale, I wouldn't have any air to breathe in. Not that it really mattered when I was sitting at the bottom of a 4' deep pool.