A tale from two divas!!!!

Mermaid Diva:
I did it! I did it! I did it!

Last night I finally tested for swimming. (I didn't forget my swim cap and goggles this time like I did 2 weeks ago! Hey, blondie moments happen!) I swam 400 meters with a time of 12 minutes and 46 seconds. According to my book, I am considered a very beginner of the beginner swimmer category. Hey, it's a starting point! I was so happy that I could go this far. Of course there has to be a funny part to every story, right? Coach Rich was telling me to stop, but I didn't understand what he was saying or doing, so ended up swimming an extra 50 meters. Poor Coach Rich was yelling and hand signaling, but I just happen to hear "You're done!" Oh, is that what he was trying to tell me??? DOH!!! So, next time we will have clear communication established before hand! As tired as I was, I still had enough in the tank to keep going...so I know I can push myself to easily shave another minute or more off this time. A guy next to our lane was curious what we were doing and he had been watching me. I told him about our event and he said he was a former swim coach and gave me a pointer to try. He thought I did very well for having no swim experience and for this being my very first trial time. I thanked him for the tip and he wished me good luck. Coach Rich and I walked out of the gym all excited! Yes, I did it!!!


Running Diva:
Ran 2 2/3 miles in 35 minutes! Best time so far!
This diva is ready to kick some boooooo-tay!