I did it

For a change, I did what I said I was going to do. I went swimming again.

Matt joined me—no, I joined him. He swam first. I joined him for the last two lengths and we both went into the spa and did our routine, counting together. it felt great.

It ddn’t hurt.
The skin has healed and dried. I waited until I was sure the water wouldn’t soften and open it. I did feel the pull of the water on the new skin but it didn’t bleed.

I tried to take it easy and not do too much, but I was tired and as the evening progressed I felt stiff.

I’m okay now.

Matt is coming for his swim and Sunday dinner and we will go together. I switched my dinner plans opting for an easier menu last night with less standing time. Tonight it will be a simple dinner in presentation but involving much more time on my feet as I prepare everything.

I’ll try to pace myself, with time out.

It’s a great day!

resolutions

WhileI’m thinking about them here’s one I found online: Keep a Gratitude Journal.

I can see that If you do it every day it will write itself, as they say. And when you write ahead of the day, being

thankful for the hours yet to come, you have something to look forward to (or to dread?).

Right now I’m looking forward to my first swim since October 20 when I ripped the skin off my shins.