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Month: April 2023

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, 2023April 27, 2026 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, 2023April 27, 2026 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, 2023April 27, 2026 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

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