Arctic Dip

I am now the newest member of the arctic chilled interns -- I was pushed into the med. pool of the whale exhibit today! I was caught completely off-guard and did not even see it coming! Since it was my last day working with my newly appointed mentor Justin, he made sure I took the beluga plunge and get thrown into the water. We went out to do a quick mini-feed with the whales. And as I was walking back across one of the gates, Justin came up to me and asked me "do you have your phone on you?" Crazy blonde me thought nothing of it and responded "no its in my locker." And as soon as I was saying locker, Justin said "good" and threw me right into the pool. I had no time to act or resist getting thrown in. And right before getting pushed in, Kim (another trainer) had very slyly took the fish bucket from me. That should have been another clue to myself that sometime was a little fishy. But as soon as I hit that water, it took my breath away! They keep the water around 50 degrees...so it was no dip a hot tub thats for sure. It was slightly hard to breath swimming in that water, but then again I was so caught up in the moment and amazement of what just happened that I really couldn't tell I was freezing my rear end off in that water. All this took place in front of visitors at the exhibit. Some people gasped as I got pushed in and then they all clapped after I climbed out. I of course then proceeded to give everyone wet hugs as soon as I climbed out. It was just unfortunate I had no extra change of clothes with me...