Hi Katie! I am seeking a potential dive buddy too. My primary focus is continuing time in the water so I don’t let my skills get so rusty. I am currently looking at all the "local" options like the Flower Garden Banks, the Blue Hole, Spring Lake, etc.
Eventually, I would like to peruse dive trips but most of my Paid Time Off gets booked with my non-diver family. I’ll be seeking shorter trips than what many of the dive shops offer until I can get through some of these other lengthy non-diving trips we have on the books.
I live in the GOOF area of Houston, but drive around the metroplex alot for work. Let me know if you want to connect.