not really, but i thought "if not now, then when?" and signed up.
​in the next 2 lanes over are the more advanced swimmers. 2 teenagers are in the next lane and 3 adults clearly much older than me are in the next lane racing and doing drills. there is a man that is clearly a "seasoned saint" killing it. meanwhile, i'm just trying to learn how to float on my back without freaking out! water is in my ears and it feels weird. i still squeeze my eyes closed even though i'm wearing goggles. each day, i swallow water, choke, water goes up my nose, my breathing is off, my 