Just wrapped up my first ever cruise to the Caribbean. I was in the pool, hot tub or ocean literally every single day for a week. I feel so overwhelmed with gratitude to this community. Learning how to swim has been a life-changing experience. I felt no dread, anxiety or worry going on this trip. In fact, I felt excited to get in the pool and dabble in the ocean. I didn't feel left out or embarrassed by my lack of swimming skills. I was able to jump in there and enjoy the water just like everyone else. If you haven't yet fully jumped into doing the courses or you're still waiting on the sidelines, please do yourself a favor and jump right in today. Make this the year that you learn how to swim. I'm so grateful I embarked on this journey and I feel so happy that for the rest of my life I will be able to do water activities with joy and relaxation!

Hi everyone!! I've had persistent illness over the last few months which is why I haven't posted 😔 I'm still going to the swimming pool and the sea tho! 🥳 I'm hoping to join the monthly subscription as well ❤️

I’ve been in a pause in my swimming lessons and pool access due to my husband having a seizure a couple of weeks ago, which has me doing all of the driving. I had been going to the public pool on the weekends for extra practice, but those closed at the beginning of September, so I’m going to have to get creative. Anyway, after a lull, I had to accompany said husband on a work trip, and I insisted we stay at a hotel with an indoor pool. I am pleased to report that after a few tries floating from the steps, I was eventually able to go the width of the pool, which was a little more than a body length, go into a float toward the steps, and get down without touching anything with my hands. This is huge progress from where I started. HUGE. And I want to pause for a brief celebration before continuing… [Pause for celebration] When I tried to do the same maneuver toward the wall, I freaked out a little, so I stopped trying to force that and went back to repeating what was comfortable. There’s something psychological that my brain likes about the security of being able to put my hands down on the steps if I need to, I guess? I’m not sure how to overcome that, other than practice, but the pools I have access to don’t have steps. They’re all competition pools for swimming teams. And the water is about a foot deeper than what I was in at the hotel, which also spikes a little fear. I’m trying not to put a damper on my progress while worrying about the next step, but I am not sure when and how I’m going to be able to continue until my husband gets cleared to drive, so I’m frustrated and sad. Thanks for reading my rambling report.

My new mantra = Keep Showing Up 🙂

It's been a hot minute!!