I think I always loved being in the water. In childhood it manifested through staying way too long in the bath (sometimes using this to avoid guests on Sunday evenings lol) or refusing to go out of the sea during summer holidays. I think my parents did not enjoy it as much as I did. In adulthood it manifested in me taking a shower every time the day gets too overwhelming. Didn’t occur to me until this year (the internet helped and definitely being on an island surrounded my ocean enthusiasts) that I can be underwater and explore the marine life by using my own breath, or better say, by not using my breath. Since I am not the biggest fan of scuba, apnea seemed like the perfect fit for me. The funny thing is that I though that holding your breath is the hard part in this process, only to discover that is the equalisation. My first class was nothing less than amazing, having a great instructor (which happens to be a former coach of the belgian free diving athletic team). A lot of the focus was on breathing techniques and being able to relax, control your mind and focus. The practical part was not as calm as the wind and the waves made it a bit challenging. The pain in my ears when not managing to equalise properly did not help either nor did the cold water. I am very curious also to try it in a more warmer and still water. While my ears are not as happy as me to discover a new hobby, I cannot wait to do my next dives. 🪼

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Hills I’m gonna die on:

Basically any that has an inclination higher than 200. lol

In other words I did my first solo hike (maybe second one but the first time I had a doggo with me). 2h long and the reward was a nice sunset when I arrived back plus meeting a friendly cat on the way. Ultra rushed because I felt anxious, something about being alone in a forrest and going down on a steep path, knowing I don’t have a lot of time until sunset. Who starts hiking at 7pm anyways?? On a Wednesday?? The lengths I am taking sometimes to not do group activities. Felt good doing something on my own after a long time.

i’m lying to you, you’re too stupid to see it

but i told you to hold you is all that i needed

truth is that i’m a fool, even worse than you, babe

i let my cowards heart lead me all of my days

i told you “don’t bother asking me to stay,”

but i write your name into each song that i play

EMERSON WOOLF & THE WISHBONES - TOO EASY TO KILL

I needed to do something to entertain myself while being sick so I’ve decided to go back to Procreate. While I was trying to learn how to use better the tool, I playing around with circles and then inspiration hit.