Swimming Practice

For some reason my last post got 28 views.  Weird.  Because there wasn't anything really googleable in it, and it wasn't in any way interesting.  Anyhow, I went to practice my swimming today - I was going to go yesterday, but #1 it was my birthday and I didn't feel like it and #2 I had just colored my hair and I was afraid I would leave a red streak in the water.  So, I got a swim cap and went today.

I practiced for about 25 minutes, I think about 10 laps.  The breathing part was hard, especially on the right side, which I can tell is going to be my bad side.  There were a few times when I was reaching far out and feeling like I was on top of the water, and it was left side breathing time, and it was really great!  I think I will like it! Especially when I know what to do with my arms under water.

I got to a point where  I was just swallowing water and it was no fun, so I got out.  I must have been a little loopy from swimming.  Either that or I've gone right over the hill, but I walked straight into the men's locker room and took a shower (fortunately still in my bathing suit!).  I knew things were not quite right when I saw a man giving me a funny look through the not closed curtain.  I was wondering who was in the wrong place, and popped my head out.  And then dashed to the correct room!  Oy!

This morning I finally met my dissertation advisor, LB. She was on campus for residency and I met her at breakfast.  In front of other people, she said I was one of the Top 5 Best Writers that she's worked with in the program!  My head exploded a little :)  We wound up at a table with 4 other students, and as soon as she left, everyone else was like "how did you get her for an advisor?"  I felt so wise and mentor-y.  And very lucky!