Where to start? It's been a crazy couple of days. I don't know who decided that 24 hours in a day was enough to accomplish everything!
I'll start with some very exciting news; I received a comment on one of my postings from Glenn Stout, the author of "Young Woman and the Sea"! How awesome is that?!?! He encouraged me to keep going and wished me good luck. This was such an unexpected and wonderful surprise I was squirrely and couldn't focus on work for a good two hours.
Today was the first day I've made it to the pool since Tuesday. I never thought I'd experience withdrawal from swimming, but I did. I couldn't wait to get back and I knew my schedule wouldn't allow it. Between bible study, JH and varsity football games, cross country meets, volleyball matches (Tom's the coach), laundry, cooking, errands, work, yardwork, and very little sleep, it's difficult to squeeze anything extra in. It will get better once this season is over.
Today showed me that swimming first thing in the morning or in the evening is by far the best time for me. I wasn't able to go this morning due to a hair appointment so was planning on heading in at 4:00 pm. I told the boys that if all chores were done they could join me at the "Y". Well, things were moving along as planned until the boys started fighting. I'm not quite sure about what, they're teenage boys - do they really need a reason? Long story short; after much dodging, yelling, and frustration we headed to the pool. I was excited to have the opportunity to swim for a full hour. I had great expectations for what I could accomplish in that amount of time. I prepped for the pool and ran downstairs to find the door locked. The lifeguard was evidentally running late and didn't get there until 4:25......UGH!!
By the time I started swimming I was thoroughly frustrated from the week and day's events and completely distracted. I continued on with the same format as Tuesday; TI style stroke focusing on upper body. I was able to complete 35 laps (70 lengths). Not too bad but certainly not what I was hoping for.
I'm heading to Seattle tomorrow morning for a business trip and will not return until Wednesday. I plan to swim daily in the hotel lap pool and hope to make some progress before I post again.
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Hang in there, Emily. There are definitely always going to be distractions and obstacles to reaching your goal, but try to stay focused and be patient with yourself and life. I honestly don't know how you are fitting everything in and I applaud your effort, your organization and your perseverance!
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