I have had a lot of time off and a lot of training in the past four months. Its time to get back to work. I am currently on the Discoverer Spirit in the Gulf of Mexico. I traveled to New Orleans Sunday night and came out to the rig Monday morning. My helicopter ride was amazing. The chopper was brand new with leather seats and head rests. I had so much leg room I felt like a million bucks traveling to work. We took of when it was still dark and landed as the sun was rising. It feels so good to be out surrounded by the beautiful water. The Gulf is so much different than the North Atlantic. They both have their own beautiful attributes. The weather has been great! Cool nights and sunny days. I really like the crew I am working with they are very experienced so I have the opportunity to learn a lot.
I will be out here for three to four weeks. Most likely four and hopefully three. Today I get to go explore the ROV unit. The ROV is the robot that is on the sea floor. There are cool cameras and lights so you get to see what is down there at around 4000 ft. We saw an eel that had the face of like a catfish. Below 3000ft the ocean is a mysterious place. The guys said... “once you get below 3000 ft. you see some weird prehistoric looking shit”. They will call me if they see anything cool, I really want to see this five gill shark they say creeps around. I am on my second shift out here and I am already making lots of friends. This industry gives you the opportunity to meet people from all over the world and learn so much. Deep water drilling uses cutting edge technology. It is the best of the best. So I am thankful that I get to be a part of such a cool operation. I also get to learn everything hands on. It also helps being a friendly girl thats eager to learn because everyone wants to teach me stuff.
I also will be thankful for when I go home! I need to settle in a nice place near the water and buy a paddle board. I love the ocean so much. Even though Galveston isn’t the most pristine of all beaches. It is the closest to my base and my best option for some salt water fun! It is also a cruise port so that means I will be going on lots of last minute cruises. I am really excited about that!
Love and miss you all!
P.S.
I can iMessage from 12pm-Midnight after that I am sleeping so don’t call me I will call you :)
Love,
Hillary
