What I Am Getting Myself Into

In thinking about next semester's courses, I went onto Blackboard to review details. Field trips include mountaineering from which I've opted out. I'd like an afternoon of ice climbing to see what it's about but I don't need to experience plowing through chest deep snow and long periods of fear as I hope I throw an ice axe deeply enough into the ice to hold me as I climb. . . and then there's the climb. Also a Maine sea kayaking trip. My dry suit and rescue pfd arrived on Monday. Anna helped me to get into the suit. It's a 2 person effort and will definitely take some getting used to. The neck needs some major adjusting since I felt like someone's hands were around my throat choking me. I need to get to a pool and acclimate myself. I need to learn to relax. I remember hearing that infants hold their breath when their chests hit the water as they learn to swim--I suck in my breath. I have much preparation to do for all these endeavors. Don't panic. You won't be doing them simultaneously.