Loverly!

I made it out of bed on time to go swimming. Heck, I was the first one there, arriving even before the people who unlock the door. Interestingly, the people who show up to swim seem to be a little community. They know each other and while talking, one of the ladies started an ice-breaking ceremony. One I have seen before. She did it well enough that I was quite comfortable with it. I do not remember a single name, it was too early and I was a little surprised by the tact, still, I think in time I will become familiar with the group.

My friend showed up, as well, if he was the last to do so. Luckily for me, too. I had forgotten my goggles. I figured I would just live, swim, and learn. Very thankfully, he had a spare set of goggles and he shared. We did not talk much, but that is the way of it. Though I did find out he likes to cross-country ski! I might have to hit him up a time or two, so I do not feel quite so alone in starting that up.

I have an appointment at 9:00. What had been an 11:00 appointment was changed. Fine, I will be there. This is for college arrangements, the final ones hopefully. The young lady has an appointment she cannot miss at 11:00, so she called and left a message. By the time I saw the message, I could only call back and leave a message. It behooves me to be there plenty early, just in case. I can do that.

The swim was quite good. I felt the urge to push, maybe not very hard, but harder than I could have before. I really feel the need to become a much stronger swimmer. What I found was that I have strength but no endurance. Ok, I can work on that. I swam, taking breaks every or every other up-and-back (what I call a full lap). I swam between a half hour and forty five minutes. It really boosted my mood, and seems to have boosted my energy a bit, especially after cooling off. I drove to the place today, but I hope to walk from now on. I just was not sure about time, with an appointment coming up.

I have a few other things to do today, but I plan to stop by my new barber and see when and where he might wish to meet later or later this week. I think I am going to try and get friends to do a lot more exercise and getting out. No friend has enough time, but four, five, even six friends might have the time to become more active, enough to get me going. If this one wants to take a hike here, this one swims these days, that one works out those days, and a friend or two stops by or goes out for a beer, a sandwich, a movie, or to see a band a time or two a week or per month. I am going to not only make friends, but I am going to push them and myself to get stronger and become more active men and citizens. Yes, the idea makes me nervous. Sure, I might miss something, make a mistake, or be a fool. I might not be competitive or might be too competitive… but I think I can handle that or help my friends with that. This is a New Country, I will have to figure this all out, and I plan on it. It has been decades since I have allowed myself to even attempt to gain a circle of friends.

Well, I best get in the shower. Chlorine is nasty, dries the skin, and it stinks. Oh, I really need to get my weights set for getting that started again next week. I really plan to be as tight as I can be next year. Oh, hey, if any of you know of a solid weight lifting guide, I would be glad to hear about it. Remember, I am a beginner, as far as here and now goes. It cannot be too complicated, though if it is in a series, I can handle that. It really has to be specific and pretty spot on, many guides push way to hard, way too fast. If it has a dietary section, that is a huge plus. And, it does not have to be limited to straight weights. If it has suggestions for altering work outs, alternative work outs, and additional ideas regarding getting into shape including low impact, aerobic, and anaerobic exercises, that too would be a plus.

Have a great day! Yeah, I suppose I care, mostly...