My hands were shaking but I secured the pipeline clamp anyway

Was on a job yesterday replacing a section of underwater pipeline. The current picked up out of nowhere, and I could feel my heart racing. But I remembered my training and focused on one task at a time. I managed to get the new clamp in place and tightened it down. When I surfaced, the boss gave me a nod, which felt pretty good. It's those little moments that make all the practice worth it. Just wanted to share with folks who get it.

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uma_jenkins6310d ago

Describe when the shaking stopped.

campbell.nora10d ago

That weird quiet after. Like the whole house was holding its breath. Dishes still rattled in the sink for a second. You see the new crack in the ceiling plaster and just stare at it. The dust finally starts to settle on everything. That's when you know it's really over.