People say I'm crazy when I tell them I haven't gone in the ocean since I was a kid. Over the years, I have grown a fear of the ocean. I have tried numerous times to force myself into the ocean but it just won't happen. Here are the reasons why:
1. Sharks
Of course many people say sharks don’t mean to bite you, but it’s a risk I really do not want to take.
2. Jellyfish
I always went in the ocean when I was a child. 9/10 of the times I left the water stung by a jellyfish. I’m sure these incidents scared me out of the water.
3. Stingrays
Imagine stepping down on the ocean floor and feeling a stingray under your foot. It happens. And again, I’d rather not get stung. No thank you.
4. Crabs
They have claws... I would like to keep all 10 of my toes.
5. Fish
I know this one sounds the strangest. But honestly fish freak me out and I do not get enjoyment out of seeing them swimming next to me.
6. Pool > Ocean
Pools have a lot less risks than oceans. I look at it as: why go in the ocean when I can just go in the creature free pool?
In the end, I enjoy swimming in water when I can see the bottom. I like to see what I could possibly be swimming with. In a pool, I don’t have to worry about a shark being nearby or even feeling a fish brush by my hip. When vacationing in places with clear, teal oceans, yes I go in the water! However, when it comes to the everyday ocean, you can catch me tanning and reading a book on the sand instead.
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