Just in case you’re wondering, one mile in the pool at BYUI equates into 36 laps – that is counting going down and back as 1 lap! Today I had a good giggle in the locker room with my friend, Diana, as we snapped on our swim caps and felt our brains throbbing. We put on our goggle and looked official as we made our way into the pool. While there, I made friends with a few people who gave me a some swimming pointers. Such good tips (one being that when you put your face in the water you are always blowing out so that when you come up for air you can take in a good deep breath) that I was able to come home and tell Stephen that I swam with my face in the water! This is very huge for me and now I feel more optimistic about my goal. I still have a long way to go, but this is a big first step.
Oh ya, and just in case you’re wondering, the picture from my previous post is NOT me! Alexis asked if is was the other day and I had to think hard about telling the truth. 🙂 When I told her no, she said, “Well I didn’t think I’d seen those muscles before.” (sniff, sniff)
Oh, and one more thing – in case you’re wondering…I came across a wonderful quote today, taken from President Monson’s First Presidency Message in the 2008 December Ensign. Here it is:
“The spirit of Christmas illuminates the picture window of the soul, and we look out upon the world’s busy life and become more interested in people than things. To catch the real meaning of the ‘spirit of Christmas,’ we need to only drop the last syllable, and it becomes the ‘spirit of Christ.'”
That quote for me encompasses all that I hope to accomplish in life – it is a wonderful thought and aspiration.
Comments:
Bruce and Sharon said…
Thanks for that quote, we really loved it. We have been forced to think more about others this year and it really is a good feeling. We sure miss all of the family but know they are in good hands. You all make us very happy.
Friday, December 12, 2008 4:27:46 PM
Stephanie said…
You go Jo! I will cheer you on the whole way. I can’t get up early let alone to put on a bathing suite and get in a cold pool. You’re crasy! I admire your ambition and hope to get a little some day.
Saturday, December 13, 2008 6:43:55 PM
Diana said…
Swimming is getting better & better. You sound a lot more confident than last week! The “Spirit of Christ”. . . . love it.
Monday, December 15, 2008 1:24:33 PM