Being surrounded by so many beautiful creatures was surreal. I felt inclined to move more slowly and respectfully in their space. I also kept wanting to keep my arms in front of me so I wouldn’t swim face first into any of the fish or rays. Tail and top are the Cauldron design by @Amy (code LYDIAGLIMMERMAID10 for 10% off at SparklegirlCostume.com) Monofin is the new Finis Luna Eclipse

Having a weight belt saved me a lot of oxygen, because I didn't have to expend lots of energy just to stay underwater and I didn't have to exhale to reduce my bouyancy. I felt so much freer and more at home, because I could move the way I'm used to moving. I adore this top and tail by @Amy 😍--code LYDIAGLIMMERMAID10 gets you 10% off at SparklegirlCostume.com #mermaid #sparklegirlcostume #silvertonmermaids #silvertoncasino #aquarium #aquariummermaid #fabricmermaidtail #mermaidtail #mermaidhair #weightbelt #mermaidtok

When life gets you down, you know watcha gotta do? (Say it with me) Just keep swimming, just keep swimming! What do we do? We swim . . . swim . . . 🐠🧜🏼‍♀️🫧 I seriously have so many more clips from my swim at the Silverton Casino and will also probably post a long form YouTube video that is a compilation of my favorite clips. I hope everyone gets to do this, because it's truly magical (and tastes salty and yucky, but magical just the same haha). Top and tail: Cauldron by @Amy (Code LYDIAGLIMMERMAID10 for 10% off at SparklegirlCostume.com) Monofin: Finis Luna Eclipse Weight belt: W8FIT (I tied scrap fabric around it) #mermaid #silvertonmermaids #photobomb #sparklegirlcostume #finislunaeclipse #fabricmermaidtail #professionalmermaid #aquariummermaid #aquarium #lasvegas #mermaidtail #backflip #backflips #mermaiding #weightbelt #silvertoncasino

I spent a lot more time underwater during this year's swim. While I have continued practicing through out this past year, I think what really made the difference was my feeling more comfortable rather than nervous and wearing a weight belt in the salt water. I may post some more comparisons, although a lot of the difference is in just how many more dives I did this year. I needed a lot less time breathing up and trying to relax between dives. 😅 Constantly seeing others' highlights on social media can be both inspiring and discouraging. We each have our own individual journeys and can celebrate wherever we are now AND wherever everyone else is as well, at every point in the journey. 🤗 I'm remembering as I write this just how mind blowing and magical it is that mermaiding even exists. 🥹 Top and tail: Cauldron by @Amy (Code LYDIAGLIMMERMAID10 for 10% off) Monofin: Finis, new Luna Eclipse Weight belt: W8FIT (I tied scrap fabric around it) Aquarium/oportunity: Silverton Casino Aquarium Mermaids #mermaid #silvertonmermaids #growth #sparklegirlcostume #finislunaeclipse #fabricmermaidtail #professionalmermaid #aquariummermaid #aquarium #progress #progressnotperfection #progresscomparison #lasvegas #mermaidtail #breathhold #backflip #backflips #mermaiding #weightbelt

Mermaid hide and seek! 😂 I love how the music queues the transition from ethereal to playful. I'm having so much fun posting these. So many more to come. Also loving how the spots on this tail and top by @Amy really pop and actually look really continuous (and don't take up much space in luggage 😂). Such gorgeous work by Sparklegirl Costume. (Use code LYDIAGLIMMERMAID10 for 10% off, even on top of the sale going on right now, and own some of her work yourself 😍) #mermaid #aquarium #silvertoncasino #silvertonaquarium #silvertonmermaids #silvertonmermaidschool #sparklegirlcostume #weightbelt #gapwrap #aquariummermaid #bubbleheart #swim #mermaidforhire #professionalmermaid