About Me

Posted on February 11, 2024  •  2 minutes  • 238 words

I’ve always dreamed of diving since I was a backpacker 25 years ago. I snorkeled a lot in different places and I was jealous of the divers. I thought, “That’s where I want to be.”

Snorkeling from Greece to Australia , New Zealand, Fiji and the Maldives made me want to dive even more. Especially when I saw whale sharks and manta rays and sea turtles in the Maldives. I looked down and I saw a diver sitting there with manta rays gliding over his head. He seemed to enjoy himself and I felt a desire to join him there. I understood that I want to be in his position.

After that trip, I decided to get my Open Water Diver certificate before I got too old. I did it last spring 2023. I live in Sweden where it’s cold for half of the year, so I also learned how to dive with a drysuit. This was a great choice for me, because it allows me to dive in many more places and to continue my training in Sweden even when the water is freezing.

This blog is just to share my own story and feelings about diving. Maybe someone who has the same dreams or is starting to dive can relate. I want to share my experiences and thoughts. I hope it can help or inspire someone who has similar dreams or challenges as a beginner diver.