Sharks! and Weirdness

Hello there!

Sorry I'm a night late, but I just didn't have internet last night to update this :)

Yesterday we went SHARK DIVING! We got up at the crack of dawn because we're on Utah time kind of and we ate breakfast. We had Froot Loops. We finally got ready and went up toward the North Shore to go see some sharks. We got there really early and went to a beach near the harbor. I got in the water a little bit and it was super duper warm and nice. Finally it was time to check in, and we headed over to the boat. The first thing we had to do was sign a waiver and pay for it. We did it and then sat down on the boat.  

The other people that were in our group were interesting. There were 3 couples (at least one were on their honeymoon) and 2 girls that the captain let go for free (we think that he was trying to impress them or something). Next we set out!

Our ride out was 15 minutes - 4 miles. It was fairly smooth and an easy ride. I really enjoyed it. Then we got to the cage. Just out in the middle of nowhere.The Captain said that it was 700 feet deep at the place we were at. Freaky! Well, they told us that there would be 2 groups with 20 minutes in the water each, so the sooner we got in, the better. Well, Dad hopped right in. I was a little nervous, but when I saw hi getting in I decided to go with him. 

I was not even prepared for how in awe I was. The second I got in, all of my nerves went away immediately. The I felt perfectly safe in the cage with 5 sharks and a barracuda around me. (well, the barracuda was scary, but the sharks were so awesome.) The sharks that were there are sandbar sharks and they weren't too large, but so amazingly graceful. It was also the shortest 20 minutes of my life! The captain told us that er had 5 minutes left and I didn't want to get out of the water.

We did get out, and the next group got in. Mom was part of it and she had some problems with her snorkel. She put it in the wrong way... We got a giggle out of that experience. She also had a good time, and was totally glad she went. 

So shark diving is totally something that I think everyone should do at least once in their lives. Seriously, consider it. 

After shark diving we came back to Laie to shower and then get lunch. We went to a place called L&L Drive In (or something like that). It was okay, nothing special except for the fact that it was Hawaiian Food, not American food. We were fed and much happier when we went to Pearl Harbor. We all got lost a little on the way, but made it eventually. The only thing we did was go to the USS Arizona Memorial. It was humbling, and really great. 

Once we got finished, we went shopping at Target for all the various things that I need for my dorm. It took a while and I also got a bike. Thanks Grandpa!

I got to my dorm and Mom helped me set up shop. It went okay, I have a lot of stuff... Well. eventually they went back to the house and I was left all alone. My roommates didn't show up. I just kept myself occupied and eventually went to bed.

One of the other girls came in at 2 AM. 

I slept pretty well, and I am still nervous for my parents to leave, but I have a feeling of peace. Also, reading the Book of Mormon really helps me. You should read it.

Enjoy your days :)

~Jasmine