Here we are, on what is usually a Thirsty Thursday in the DHU, but my partner in crime had familial obligations so I'm on my own. Okay, sure I've got a puss by my side and a couple of pups by my feet, but other than that, it's just me and the pc.
Since Grey's Anatomy is a rerun (WHY???) I figured I'd take the time to tell you about how much fun I've had this week with a new adventure.
After a conversation that more than likely originated over too much wine in the Penthouse, Sid and I decided to quit bein' big ol' chickens and get our asses in the pool at the Chatham County Aquatic Center. Honest to God, when I first mentioned that I'd been thinking about swimming for fitness, I never thought anybody'd actually take me up on it. But boy was I wrong. Sid gave me just enough time to forget all about the conversation, and then she hit me with it again. Damn. I friggin' hate love accountability. So, I said yes, let's do it... although I absolutely despise new things, and the thought of unwrapping my pale, flabby flesh in the middle of January and plunging it into sub 80 degree water freaks the hell out of me.
But thanks to my brave friend, I did it.
There's a 50 meter lap pool that is just absolute perfection for a total body workout. We've gone twice this week, and I can't wait to hit it again next week. I've always loved to swim (I even scored a swimming trophy at Armstrong Sports Camp when I was twelve, haha) and I have plenty of room to improve, so it's kind of a fun, new challenge.
Of course, as a consummate bikini woman (fat roll and all), I have had a bit of a transition to the actual 'swimming' suit thing. I found an old tankini in my dresser drawer, and although I'm pretty sure it's totally dry rotted and may fall apart at any minute, I pulled it on, and it's doing it's job. However, fearing it's impending demise, I headed over to Sears to check out the Land's End one piecers on the advice of a friend, but my golly goodness those suckers cost $110. Um, "No."
So I cruised over to Target and, while doing my best to ignore the way cute as heck bikinis, found a totally unflattering one piece, that I'm pretty sure came straight from the Grandma Moses catalog. I bought it, but haven't torn the tags off yet. I'm thinkin' that sucker's goin' back. Seriously, can a woman not find a decent one piece swimsuit that doesn't make her look like a nun? I'm going to hit the swim shop at the aquatic center soon, maybe they'll have something sporty and cute... with a built in boulder holder.
I'm sure there will be a photo opportunity lurking if I find one, goggles, swim cap and all.
Stay tuned...
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So...I haven't asked you in person. I know mine's rather old-ladyish and not your style but......does my suit look like a nun? Oh well!
Posted by: Sid | January 26, 2012 at 10:18 PM
Go to a dive shop! They usually have some great one-piecers. I have a racing suit that I love (and might actually fit again here soon).
Posted by: Melissa | January 27, 2012 at 10:51 AM