this morning i received a little pack from PADI.
i was expecting some envelopes with my Specialty Instructor certification cards in them – but instead, it was like a present!  certification cards and certificates!

my ratings had come through a little earlier on this month;
and even though they had updated online on the PADI Professionals website; silly i know but it was not real to me until i had received the cards.

i have framed up my Divemaster certification for my mommy.
my brothers have their University Degrees on the wall at moms house – but i will have a certificate that shows i am certified to teach something Extreme!  i dont think teaching and drama are considered anywhere near extreme.
at least this is what i am telling myself to make myself feel better about not having completed University (can i add a YET in here??)

PADI Specialty Instructor Ratings #2 || Dive Mistress

Special Credentials Process Date
Wreck Instructor 12-07-09 10:21:53 PM
Digital Underwater Photography Instructor 12-07-09 10:19:08 PM
Boat Instructor 08-07-09 1:31:07 AM
Deep Instructor 08-07-09 1:31:07 AM
Underwater Naturalist Instructor 08-07-09 1:31:06 AM
Peak Performance Buoyancy Instructor 13-02-09
Project Aware Instructor 13-02-09
AWARE Coral Reef Conservation Sp Instructor 13-02-09