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Irving Gets Intimate with the Ocean: Chronicles of a New Diver PDF Print E-mail
Written by Irving Guazon   
Wednesday, 25 April 2007





ImageGrowing up in Diatagon (Liangga, Surigao del Sur), a rustic town surrounded by oceans, rivers, and streams, I learned to swim at a very young age. Swimming with friends and plunging into the cold raging water are among my favorite childhood memories. It would be an understatement to say that I quickly became very comfortable in the water.

When my cousin WatWat tried to introduce me to SCUBA diving some 3-4 years ago, however, my response was less than enthusiastic. I admit that I had my own fears and reservations. Firstly, the prospect of going down to depths – possibly to fathoms where you can’t see anything but darkness – somehow terrified me. Secondly, I believed early on that scuba diving was a luxury I could ill afford. Thirdly, I felt that I didn’t have the time to indulge in such a mundane pastime.

But this all changed when I tried snorkeling for the very first time. I was pleasantly surprised to discover how much I truly enjoyed the experience. Awestruck by the variety of different fishes and beautiful corals, I started wondering how even more beautiful it could be below.

That incomparable experience finally convinced me to pursue an Open Water course last month. And, I discovered very soon, it was the best thing I ever did.

My graduation dive in Hilutungan was rather emotional for me. I cannot put into words the excitement and wonder that gripped me from the moment I took a giant stride from our dive boat to the precious minutes I spent floating among the fishes that, until then, I had only seen in books. At one point, I even felt like Keanu Reeves in the Matrix, hovering and reveling at zero gravity. It was an experience worthy of a National Geographic feature, and I truly believe that at that particular moment in time, I was part of something quite extraordinary. My only regret was that I could not bring an extra tank, and the moment was over all too soon.

After a month as a certified PADI open water diver, I have met new friends – doctors, lawyers, engineers, musicians, writers, businessmen, and  several others – people from all walks of life united under a common love for diving. When we dive, we forget each  other’s professions. We forget one another’s financial status or social standing. We are quite simply “dive mates.”

I have vowed never to let go of  this wonderful passion. Take my word for it, I will never stop exploring the beautiful world under the sea…. “under the sea… Darling, it’s better, down where it’s wetter…take it from me.

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Until our next dive, my fellow divers! See you down below!

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1. 02-05-2007 21:16
Proud of you!
Wish I took that opportunity to learn 8 years ago. Oh well, I guess I will just have to make do with the swimming pool for now. ;)
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2. 26-04-2007 21:16
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:x Hovering diay ha. Mao ba. Mao gyud diay. Hovering
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