Because it's the Great Barrier Reef.
Also, I have a friend there I want to see and spend time talking with. My best friend and I are talking about 2012.
Because I would like to take a snapshot of a snippet of my life every day. Because there are moments that buoy us up, and I would like to celebrate those moments.
Because it helps me deal with the heartaches and stresses of my life.
It has to be in April, before the International Flower Festival ends. Will spend this time with my girlfriends.
Because marine science and oceanography is a lifelong interest.
Because I want to be a better leader of the organization I work for.
Because it will make me feel good as well as make me look better.
Because I've always been afraid of the ocean depths and there is a stubborn streak in me that pushes me to face head-on my fears.
And I got a degree in Marine Fisheries and Oceanology. It's practically a requirement.
Because 38 kilograms is not a sustainable weight.
Because it matters to me. Because I matter.
So that I can sleep better at night. So that I can do something new, or different for myself with the savings. Maybe take up SCUBA diving, or travel.
Because I've always been fascinated with physics and mathematics.
