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✨Creature Feature Wednesday✨ I will always re

✨Creature Feature Wednesday✨

I will always remember the moment I saw my first sea turtle (underwater). And, it’s possible I’ll never see another one this size again.
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On my recent liveaboard in the Bahamas with @allstarliveaboards, it was only the first day of diving and it was my first wall dive, ever.
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I was admiring the never-ending depth and sereneness of the big blue abyss below me when all the sudden something fairly large was moving towards us.
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It took me a few seconds to register it was a very large Loggerhead turtle. Loggerheads are one of seven sea turtle species and are named for their large heads.
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They are endangered and the biggest threats to them include:
– bycatch in fishing gear
– loss and degradation of nesting habitat
– vessel strikes
– direct harvest of turtles and eggs
– ocean pollution
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Have you ever seen a loggerhead or another sea turtle species?
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#water #azure #underwater #scubadiving #optoutside #underwaterdiving #underwaterphoto #waterscape #underwaterpic #ourplanetdaily #loggerhead #loggerheadturtle #loggerheadseaturtle #seaturtle #seaturtleconservation #allstarliveaboards #bahamas #bahamaslife #bahamasdiving #dogrockswall

Whether you’re a non-diver, just need a break fr

Whether you’re a non-diver, just need a break from diving, or just don’t ever sleep, there’s plenty to do on @allstarliveaboards’ Aqua Cat.

The Aqua Cat offers almost daily excursions where you’ll find yourself heading off on the Sea Dog, a 28-foot skiff.

Popular excursions in the Bahamas include Thunderball Grotto, Iguana Island, hiking up Boo Boo Hill, the swimming pigs, and lounging on beautiful beaches on secluded islands. I did almost all of the excursions and they were all wonderful.

You can also utilize the kayaks, SUPs, rope swing and more!

There were several non-divers on board and several more that only dives 1-2 dives a day and they were never bored.

#bluestagram #water #blue #outdoorrecreation #recreation #recreational #bodyofwater #aqua #leisure #waterview #blueislove #aquamarine #aqualife #waterscape #liveaboards #liveaboardlife #bahamas #bahamaslife #watersports #scubadiving #divinglife #visitthebahamas #allstarliveaboards #aquacat

I just went on my first international trip since t

I just went on my first international trip since the pandemic and it couldn’t have been a better way to do so than with @allstarliveaboards on their Aqua Cat vessel in the Bahamas.

Everything was as amazing as this photo looks (which was taken by one of the fabulous and personable DMs Alex). And I was so impressed that I’ve come on as an official ambassador for them!

The weather was beyond perfect. I’ve never been to the Bahamas or on a liveaboard so I don’t blame you if you don’t believe but even the Captain said we literally couldn’t have asked for more.

I have a LOT of content I am finalizing and scheduling for the coming days and weeks and probably even months. It took me about 1.5 weeks to get everything edited and ready for your viewing pleasure because I wanted it to just be perfect to showcase how wonderful the diving was, how wonderful the company was, and how much this trip literally changed my relationship with diving. And yes I realize that’s a lot of literally but I’m using it correctly, I promise.

So what’s my plan? You’re gonna be seeing

— My trip day-by-day in IG stories starting TOMORROW as if I were posting them live (which I didn’t have enough service to do so while there).
— Some themed days (M, W, F) every week here and my other SM. These will be about the animals I saw, about the boat, the crew, the company, diving in the Bahamas in general, the Bahamas during COVID, and so on. Don’t dive? I got stuff for that too!
— A weekly in-depth blog post starting tomorrow on a number of topics (psssss - not just for divers 😉).
— And a whole lot more epic photos like this one!

What’s going to be your first post-vaccine trip?!

#underwaterdiving #underwater #waterscape #waterview #underwaterpic #underwaterphotography #divemaster #scubadiving #water #bahamas #scubadiving #girlswhoscuba #girlsthatscuba #scubadive #iwanttobewherethepeoplearent #scuba #scubalife #scubagirl #allstarliveaboards #liveaboardlife #liveaboard #aquacat #bahamaslife #hosted

Not really a Valentines Day kind of gal but I love

Not really a Valentines Day kind of gal but I love this dude with my whole heart ♥️

Also since I didn’t know Max’s official February birthdate, we decided to make it February 14th so Happy 9th Birthday to my best friend.

#valentines #valentinesday2021 #valentinesday #myvalentine #bemyvalentine #happyvalentinesday

My milk comes from a cow (mug), but not an actual

My milk comes from a cow (mug), but not an actual cow (or any other animal)!

Before I was vegan, I drank a lot of dairy milk. I mean, a lot. When I went vegan, I didn't have a problem with finding plant-based milk, but I also didn't feel like I found any I loved to just drink.

Drinking it and being satisfied with it in my cereal were two different things. (#AD) So, it's always exciting about new plant-based companies and products!

I just found out about The Not Company's (@notcous) NotMilk™. Whether in my daily coffee, overnight oats, or just to enjoy a glass of milk, it definitely passes my test!

You can grab NotMilk™ at Whole Foods in either whole or 2% (I'm a 2%-er!). #NotaDiet #Sponsored

“When day comes, we step out of the shade aflame

“When day comes, we step out of the shade aflame and unafraid. The new dawn blooms as we free it. For there is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” - @amandascgorman

Today was a good day. Plain and simple. And, Amanda Gorman was astounding.

I can’t wait to see what the future holds but for now, I’m just going to enjoy today.

Photo: Rob Carr via @michelleobama

#inauguration #inaugurationday #inauguration2021 #bidenharris2020 #presidentbiden #madamvicepresident #madamvicepresidentharris #vpharris #madamvp #kamalaharris #joebiden #amandagorman #america #democracy

Despite 2020 being a year of not much movement, I

Despite 2020 being a year of not much movement, I did manage to get my Advanced PADI Cert.

Now I only hope that 2021 will allow me the chance to put it to use!

I’m making a list of diving locations that won’t require much driving.

So far, I’ve got:

Bonne Terre Mine in Missouri
Pennyroyal Quarry in Kentucky (where I got my certification)

Anyone know of any others within driving distance of TN (except for FL as I have most of those on my list).

#wildhearted #scubadiving #scuba #scubadiver #scubalife #scubadive #scubagirl #scubadivinglife #girlswhoscuba #girlswhoscubadive #scubagirls #advancedscubadiver #padi #padidiver #paditv #paditravel

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