Its time to look back and count my blessings again and see what all happened in 2025.
- I took and passed my PADI open water diver certification.
- Most of my time was spent in Rosebud, SD this year – 30 days.
- Went to Sandals Royal Plantation 2 times this year and earned our free week for next year.
- Took the family to Mexico for summer beach week.
- Did water egress training for work in Florida
- Started tracking sleep and habits to push myself.
- Got my advanced open water certification.
- Flew 121 patient flights.
- Visited 2 countries and 10 states.
Getting my dive certification was one of my big achievements this year as I got my basic open water, advanced open water, dove in 3 countries and shared the experience with my son in Mexico and even got my wife, daughter and in-laws to try it in the pool. Diving was a big mental break through for me as I struggled with the discover dive course going back almost 2 years now.
Hanging out with my fellow floats is always a special treat. This year I got to go two times to meet up, once in Florida for dunk training and then for our skills in Denton, TX. Extra bonus – 3 of us were crossed paths in Fargo, ND at the crack of dawn after dropping off patients.
Did I mention how much I love the Caribbean? We got to go 3 times – 2 trips to Sandals and one to Cancun with the whole family.
I tried to track my workouts, bible studies, prayer and track my habits this year. I did ok but have bigger plans for next year.
Worked over 30 days in South Dakota – specifically Rosebud. I will miss this place. This base is slated to close the first week of January 2026. It has been one of my favorite bases to work at. I will miss it and the people there.
2025 has been a good year. I hope to really push myself to post more content here which means more adventures and balance that with pushing myself in many areas of life – fitness, nutrition, faith and more. Let me know what you want to see more of on here.
I hope your 2025 year in review was a blessing. I know mine was.
Seek adventure and get busy living.
-Ben