I look back at my class that took place over a month ago and laugh at myself. Today...a mere 6 hours ago, I did my first dive in the ocean which was also my second dive for certification. It was amazing! My PADI dive instructor helped me overcome my fears, relax, and enjoy the world around me. As you can probably tell, I have the new, Open Water certified diver glow. I just got certified today in Wilmington, NC.
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Anyways, the point of my post...my name is Kari and I am a college student up in Alaska that went on exchange to the University of NC Wilmington for a semester. I'm originally from Idaho and I'll be back in Lewiston (right next to WA border) in 2 weeks and was interested in finding some local dive opportunities and affordable trips for a newly certified diver. Just wanted to say "hey everyone!" and hopefully I can find a summer dive buddy before I head back to Eskimo Land (no they don't ALL wear parkas and ride around on sled dogs and polar bears don't run all over Alaska). But if anyone is interested in some FW dives or maybe taking a trip to the coast for weekend dives, send me an email. Thanks for letting be on the board. I can't wait to learn more about all of you!
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