Originally posted February 27, 2007.
[reposted because of this]

I realized, after a whole day of learning to scuba dive, that I have a lot of control issues.

I'm sure this comes as no surprise to the people who know me. It certainly didn't come as a surprise to Mark, the hapless victim of my irrational need to be in control all the time.

I hate losing control, especially in an environment that is new and strange to me. I do not thrive well in situations that require me to relinquish control. I am not adaptable. And I am too stubborn for my own good. ...in other words, I'm a control freak.

I need to be processed. I need to deal with these issues before my next diving misadventure. I just don't know how yet.