I'm trying

Relentless November rains make for grumpy cats. And people. But what better way to ease the doldrums than submerge yourself completely in it. Water that is. And so, two years after my big shoulder accident I went to a swim meet!
Honestly, I felt really ill this morning. No amount of ginger water could ease my nervous tummy. My shoulders were stiff, my hips ached. How could I swim? But I did. Funny how once you start you totally forget about your pains and worries. I even remembered what one of my old coaches said to me, "But Sandy, it's supposed to hurt!" And so, when my legs started fatiguing I just kicked even harder. Anyway, it's early in the season, but I have neared my best times of ten years ago. Ten years ago! I was lucky to get good placings too: 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze. (the Canadian record holder dropped out of the last event! )

I'm smiling again! OH NO! WRINKLES!