So last year for some reason I got on a kick of conquering fears.  Maybe it is because of after having two kids I felt the need to be motivated towards something.  It seems I am taking one extreme to the next.  Let's run through last year.
So I had not ridden a bike for years.  In fact I don't even know if owning a bike for one year at the age of 8 even counts.  Especially if I hardly rode it.  
Where we live we see bikers everyday.  I think that is what gave me the thought, "I want a bike".  So I got my bike and Matt kept getting on my case about riding it.  I was extremely nervous.  When i finally rode the bike, Matt laughed and then he got mad.  It was then he realized I was telling the truth about not really ever riding a bike.  He was not too happy about putting so much money towards a nice rode bike.  I had to prove him wrong.  With the help of my extreme friend she talked me into taking one of my first rides on a up hill ride.  For those of you familiar with Suncrest in Draper Ut.  My first ride took place on the Utah county side of that hill.  I almost killed myself.  When we rode down the hill I almost killed myself for a second time.  I made it though and then developed a love for biking.  In fact before the weather got real bad I took my bike on the other side of the hill.  This is the South Mountain side and I don't believe I remember any flat spots.  I just remember it being a lot more steeper then the other side.  That was the only time I made that ride.  It was a killer.  So I accomplished my fear of riding a bike and speeding down a steep hill.  
My other fear has always been water.  Some of my favorite sports are the water sports.  This does not mean I can swim and am not scared.  I hate putting my face under water.  If you dunk me, I WILL slap you.  I hate not being able to breath.  The thought of drowning terrifies me.  I have always been fine if I had a life jacket on.  In all honestly I sucked at swimming because I never swam.  Because I took on biking I decided I can now take on swimming.  This was a 3 month struggle.  Seriously it was.  There were days I would totally freak myself out and have to get our of the water.  I just couldn't breath.  Well I didn't give up and now I actually can swim laps.  Last year I swam 1 mile without stopping.  For all of you who are swimmers, I know that is easy, for me it was an accomplishment.  
To end my year off with a bang I entered my first Triathlon.  It was just a sprint, but it took a lot of work and energy.  I like to think it took even more energy then usual since it was done outside in October in the rain.  Not sprinkling rain, this was a ton of rain.  I looked like a sewer rat when I was done and my legs were frozen.  But it was awesome.  
So this year I am off looking for a new triathlon and maybe a half marathon.  
Well, don't think I am going through the year without conquering yet another fear.  So how is this, scuba diving.  Talk about just learning to swim last year.  What am I thinking.  I also tend to think I am clostephobic (a word I can;t even spell) so this can't be good.  I have done snorkeling and It took me a while to adjust.  I wanted to freak out but I didn't.  So I am wondering if that makes this scuba diving thing a bad idea?  Probably, but I am a bit competitive and Matt said if I don't do it, he will still do it without me.  
We will have our first dive in a pool on Saturday.  I will tell you how it goes.  If I make it out alive that is.  I realize it is a pool.  That is basically a kiddie pool compared to the ocean.  Oh wait, that is more like a Barbi size pool meant for toy dolls compared to the ocean.  After all the certification is over we will be using a great scuba skills when we go on a cruise next month.  Please don't scare me with your comments of near death experiences while scuba diving.  That will not help this situation.  It will probably put me in a worse situation because I am going to scuba now, we paid a butt load, and I really don't want to be thinking of those scary experiences while I am 60 feet below in the ocean.  Encouragement only please or just comment on some random thought.  
Well I hope you enjoyed my crazy rambling of thoughts.!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
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You're not crazy! You are inspiring! I am also trying something new this year. Running. You should come join me for the Bear Lake half marathon!
Tasha, I'm a certified Diver and it is awesome! You only need to go a max of 30 ft down to have a really cool experience. Just remember to only think happy, positive thoughts and it will be great! The one thought I always had was "it is so cool to feel like a fish feels!" It really is such a neat feeling! You will love it and do great! Remember... happy thoughts! Don't let yourself get scared!
tash I took a scuba diving class in college! it was way fun and way..... that is all
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