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I Earned This Swim

I Earned This Swim

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Eej S

Temp 77 Water Temp 53  Today at the lake it was hot and sunny. The parking lot at the park was packed, and as we pulled in I could see people everywhere, playing frisbee, sitting on towels, strolling on the paths. I love seeing everyone enjoying themselves, and it really struck me that I have READ MORE

Posted in Sacred Swims, The Journey Tagged consciousness, openwaterswimming, spiritual
Floaty McBloaty

Floaty McBloaty

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Eej S

65 F temp. 51 F water temp. Today at the lake it was gloriously warm and sunny. I got to swim with L, who I have not seen in almost a year!  There were tons of black ducks in the swim area and a few tots on the beach with their parents. I love how READ MORE

Posted in Ducks & Other Wildlife, Sacred Swims Tagged floating, glassy-water, lakeswimming, openwaterswimming, swim-buddy
Good Gear = Good Swim

Good Gear = Good Swim

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Eej S

April 5. Temp 51 F. Water temp 47 F. Today at the lake…a different beach. I was too tired to drive to my usual beach so I swam at the park near my house. It is a lovely park with lots of gigantic trees, benches, picnic tables, a basketball court, children’s playground. And a sand READ MORE

Posted in Swimming Experiences Tagged challenge, openwaterswimming
Onward!

Onward!

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Eej S

Today at the lake it was windy and c-c-cold.  I met with K5, who I haven’t seen in two weeks. Always nice to swim with her. She just started this winter, and was smart to buy thermal gear. I’m always impressed with how she is in the water and unafraid, just figuring it out as READ MORE

Posted in Mental Health, Swimming Experiences Tagged depression, insights, openwaterswimming, PTSD, swim-buddy
Slipped But Didn't Fall

Slipped But Didn’t Fall

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Eej S

March 10, 2023. Water temp 44. Today at the lake, it was dark. We got there late, but I wanted to get a quick swim in cause it’s been a hard week. On the way to the beach I slipped in the mud but remained standing. The terror that would usually have sent me into READ MORE

Posted in Swimming Experiences Tagged cold-water-swimming, openwaterswimming, progress
Tot With Rocks

Tot With Rocks

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Eej S

Jan 25, 2023 Today at the lake it was grey, and I was alone. My swim buddy wasn’t feeling well, so I decided to go by myself. I was lucky to find a man and his tiny two-year-old daughter at the water’s edge, throwing rocks into the lake. Of course, I had to say hi READ MORE

Posted in Swimming Experiences, Water (Vatten) Tagged challenge, glassy-water, openwaterswimming, perspective, safety, swim-buddy
Glorious

Glorious

Posted on January 24, 2023 by Eej S

Jan 24, 2023 My swim yesterday was glorious! Water 46 F.

Posted in Swimming Experiences Tagged cold-water-swimming, joy, nature-immersion, openwaterswimming
Thanks

Thanks

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Eej S

Jan 11, 2023 Gratitudes 1. finally got to see my friends at the park 2. got to swim with my regular swim buddy 3. popcorn

Posted in Sacred Swims Tagged cold-water-swimming, gratitude, lakeswimming, openwaterswimming, park-friends, swim-buddy
Dragging My Feet

Dragging My Feet

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Eej S

Today at the lake…it’s been a week since my last swim. To be honest, it’s been hard to get back into swimming. I’m just not feeling it, and I’m not sure why. Could be the heat. We had a crazy hot summer, and I melt in the heat. I get so dizzy that I don’t READ MORE

Posted in Ducks & Other Wildlife Tagged bunny, depression, openwaterswimming, progress
Not Bad for a Tuesday

Not Bad for a Tuesday

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Eej S

May 17 6:35pm Today at the lake, the water was flat, refreshing, and full of sunbeams. There were several paddle boarders on the lake, a few motor boats, one fishing boat, a sail boat in the distance, and a floaty plane.  Cuidado! Why the F floaty planes come to my lake to practice landings and READ MORE

Posted in Ducks & Other Wildlife, Mental Health Tagged bunny, depression, ducks, grief, openwaterswimming, struggle, TMS, wetsuit
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