The first time I snorkelled was in Hawaii 4 years ago. I was fucking terrified of everything. Even the smallest little fish because I hate unpredictability in animals that are near me. (Hence why I don’t like cats – they’re always planning something) But this past summer I decided to give Scuba Diving a try and face my irrational fear of unpredictability. What an amazing decision that was. I don’t know if I’ve ever felt more calm and at ease in my life. To be so deep under water, where you’re literally so irrelevant to all the living creatures down there. Nothing matters while you’re down there, just you and your breathing. I decided to get certified. And I loved it so much that I got my advanced certification. This was a happy birthday post from 100 ft. below. I don’t know where my next dive will be, but I can’t wait for it.

Today marks my five year anniversary of quitting smoking and my late fathers 75th birthday Quitting smoking was a big priority for me- I grew up with a sick dad for many years so my gift to him on his 70th birthday was to quit and to start taking better care of myself! Health can be so temporary …. I have never looked back on smoking and it’s one of my greatest accomplishments. Much love, meg