Lately the drive to work really sucks. It isn't because of traffic, weather, or even the fact that my radio doesn't work so I have to listen to the same CD's over and over again. The reason is because I pass the outdoor swimming pool on my way to work, and it brings me down.
I swam competitively for over 10 years of my life. I remember it like it was yesterday, waking up at 7:30 and riding my bike to the outdoor pool. When I'd get there I'd usually sit around on the deck for a good 15 minutes before I tested the water and helped put in the ropes. I always hated cold water. There was a sweet trick I would pull too, on those mornings where a kid just didn't want to cooperate. I would swim under the bottom of the huge water slide, there was room for about 3, and plenty of air. I'd sit there for 15 minutes some times, before pushing off the wall out into the lanes again, and joining back up with the group.
I've won tons of medals, ribbons and awards. I've traveled all across the Midwest going to swim meets...And now I feel like I do nothing, like I am in a stand still. So recently I have started to play more golf (I also was good at golf, and I know what you are thinking...What a man, he swam and played golf! Hey, when you are my size you have to pick your battles wisely.) and it brings back the rush, or the thrill of competing. So watch out PGA, here I come.
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