Sunday Swim!

Today I tried swimming laps, something I haven't attempted since I belonged to the Y many years ago.  I've been thinking about this for months, but the cold weather and my "chicken genes" always won over.  Until today.  My determination kicked in.

To make a possibly long story short, here's what I learned at the pool:

• I looked like the lady in the picture at the end of each lap.
• I was smart enough to wear goggles.
• I was not smart enough to bring ear plugs.
• Water gets in your ears without ear plugs.
• When I backstroke, I list to the right.
• I thought I was going to die after 5 lengths of the pool.
• If I don't give up, I can swim 20 lengths of the pool.
• Swimming laps requires hard work and lots of good breath.  (Kudos to those of you who make it a regular practice.)
• I remembered to bring everything except a plastic bag for my wet suit.
• Swimming makes me hungry.  Very hungry.
• Swimming makes me tired.  Very tired.
• I want to go back and do it again!

PS:  For those of you looking for a thought-provoking, somewhat serious blog, check back tommorrow.  I'm working on it.