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at the rec center, at the y, at free outdoor pools like the mccarren park pool… it’s so fulfilling to move your body in a way that doesn’t feel punishing because the water is truly carrying you and you are water!!! any time I find myself working too hard / tiring myself out, I let myself float 10% more and it’s also a therapy session in that way
Mar 22, 2024
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it’s somehow such a novel and retro form of exercise. no screens. just you, your breath, and your stroke. and you’ve inevitably wound up sharing a public space, whether it’s the pool or the intimacy of sharing a lane. plus there’s a little treat after, take your pick: hot tub, sauna, or a steam.
Feb 11, 2025
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Finding a gym with a quality pool was a necessity for me. When I swim I am able to shut the world out in a way that doesn’t seem possible during strength training or regular cardio. Hell, I only feel like I can get through my daily stairmaster routine by distracting myself with videos while simultaneously playing a card game on my phone. (Yes, I know I’m cooked.) Anyways, with swimming I don’t need anything. I just need to focus on my breath and the rhythmic motions of my body - the physical exertion doesn’t distract me. My mind and body are truly in sync when I swim.
Jan 29, 2025
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🌊pools, beaches, rivers or lakes. i need a water sesh anytime i don’t feel like myself/ too sad to function. it’s my elixir
also i can’t swim, lulz
also i can’t swim, lulz
May 15, 2024
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🤐just compliment them! just tell them you love their outfit! just tell them their haircut is perfect and you can't find that on pinterest! tell them "i like you," so their brain can relax and they can just be. tell them when you're reminded of something they said or taught you. tell them "i was thinking about you!" and mean it.
...this is just the pep talk i needed
...this is just the pep talk i needed
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extend the life of your clothes by covering holes or stains with embroidery floss and yarn while giving them new cool zombie flair! you don’t even have to be neat, the more imperfect the weave the more organic the result. the best mended garments are almost fungal, covered in sick multi-colored lichen.
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💬I beg of you get to the point. texting is not an instant messenger and I have not committed to a conversation / to being on my phone all day. you have no idea how this text finds me.