Monday, March 5, 2012

Under the Sea!!


       Would I rather travel to space or go deep into the ocean?  When I was a kid I was fascinated with outer space.  I thought it would be cool to travel beyond the blue skies and fluffy clouds and see the brilliant stars and planets beyond.  I read books about it, watched television shows about it, and even did a science fair project about outer space in the 4th grade.  When I was in high school we were allowed to watch the lift off of the Challenger, which turned out to be the biggest disaster ever to hit NASA.  It was the first time a civilian, Christa McAuliffe, would be allowed to hitch a ride on a rocket ship to space.  She was a teacher, and it was big news.  I remember sitting in my senior government class and watching the liftoff with my classmates and the explosion that killed everyone aboard.  That one disaster plus the fact that I am terrified of roller coasters pretty much killed any fantasies of going to the final frontier for me.




         For me, I would rather travel under the sea!  I would take a camera along to capture the beauty of the coral, sea plant life, and all the creatures living there.  I would love to explore shipwrecks like the Titanic and other long forgotten ships who met their doom on the ocean’s floor.  I would be on the lookout for mermaids whether they are mythical creatures or not.  Of course, I know there would still be dangers down there.  I have no desire to be shark bait!  The movie “Jaws” has always freaked me out a little.  Still, I would love to see for myself the beauty that lies beneath the surface.  A whole other world lies beneath the waves and I could imagine me exploring that a lot faster than outer space.


          The idea of me being blasted up into the air in a space suit, when I have never even rode on an airplane, paints a picture of me packaged in my own $hit and vomit which isn’t really appealing.  I just can imagine every bodily function taking over as soon as the stupid rocket lifted off.  So book me a trip under the sea to the coral reefs and a nice little explore of a sunken ship!  I will get a new camera for the occasion guaranteed to capture all the wonders that I am sure to find until next time when I give you another glimpse into the life of a trucker’s wife.





8 comments:

  1. I have something waiting for you on my blog.. :)

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    1. Magical Mystical Mimi, thank you for the award!! I am honored!! Thank you for stopping in and for your kindness!

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  2. I was a senior in high school when the challenger exploded as well.
    Though I never held any desires to travel into space, it was a pretty defining moment. Sometimes I think people are too eager for exotic travel and yet unaware of the things in their own backyard that matter most.
    Thanks for your comment on my blog.
    Joanne, aka Mommy Rant
    http://gvpeasachantrant.blogspot.com/

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    1. Joanne, you are right. There is no place like home, especially when you never go anywhere!! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments!!

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  3. I have absolutely no desire to explore outer space. In fact, the very thought of it gives me the willies! However, despite the fact that I can't swim, I am fascinated by the sea and everything underneath it. I wouldn't mind checking out the beauty within at all, especially if I had a beautiful underwater ship to travel in...love the undersea picture you posted as well!

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    1. Susan, I always thought it would be amazing to see outer space, but...I would never handle what I had to do to get there. I love looking at the pictures of the things that are out there. I think it is fascinating, but it is beyond the scope of my imagination to ever go there. Book me passage for the trip under the sea. I'll be next door to you!! LOL Thanks for stopping by to read and for your comments!

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  4. I'm a water baby. Outer space fascinates me, but I have no desire to go there. But the ocean, the lakes, even the rivers hold such amazing living things to observe. And the colors!

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    1. Jo, I agree with you completely Jo!! I'd would much prefer bobbing along on the bottom of the beautiful briny sea. :D Thanks for stopping in to read and for your comments!!

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