The next morning we ventured the second snorkel of the trip. A daily sunrise snorkel. We get the chance to wake up with the marine creatures and begin the day in a way I wish I could start every day. The sunrise was simply stunning and all the critters were stirring. Upon entering the harbour I saw over a dozen cowhead stingrays attempting to hold onto those last moments of sleep. They covered the bottom the harbour buried nicely under their sandy blankets. Green sea turtles swam throughout the harbour as well. We went out to explore the sunken ship and hunt for as much as we could see. It was absolutely incredible to wake up with the sea creatures. There was so much to explore and find. Rabbitfish, tang, black-tipped reef sharks, the whole thing was mind-blowing. We did well swimming as a group and keeping each other safe. It was cool to see everyone get more comfortable with their flippers in the water. Pictures can't even do it justice. Overall, today was an amazing day, a sunrise snorkel, the first lab completed and so much more to learn. I'm beginning to connect more with my classmates and professors, which is wonderful. Being a recent graduate everyone I am out here with will one day be a colleague if not a friend. I hope we can learn from each other and take what we learn into our future endeavors. I see so much potential in all of my peers I can't wait to see what they do with it. The researchers, the engineers, the public speakers, the activists. We will all do amazing things, together and as individuals. The world is our oyster as well as our responsibility and I wouldn't rather it be in any other hands. Despite this I do find myself weary for the future. My own future rests heavy and I'm still learning how to balance the weight. The future of the planet and humanity weighs heavier though less loud as my own personal direction. What will this place be in 10, 20, 30 years? What can I do to help it be the same if not better than it is now? What are my dreams anyway? How do I know I'm heading the right direction if I don't have the faintest clue what the end looks like? At 24 I'm beginning to think that steps forward are steps forward, even if the direction is questionable.
Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly, or clumsily, or slowly. Pace and grace are not near as important the fact that I'm moving and thinking at all. Life is one big experience, one big journey and it's silly to try and map it step by step. I'll keep exploring, playing, toying with ideas making sure to check in and see where I'm at, but I'm sure whatever road I travel will do just fine. And well, if not there's always backtracking or cutting a new path. I've got my passion, my determination, good friends, an even better family and plethora of opportunity. I think I'll be alright.
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About MeAn educated outdoor enthusiast with a passion for the planet and all its inhabitants, I wish to be a liaison between the scientific world and the public. I believe that knowledge and compassion are the keys to understanding and bettering our complex existence on this beautiful Earth. Archives |