two dear friends somehow convinced me to jump in Barton Springs Pool at 8:45 this morning. i was in a foul mood but i slipped into the water before giving myself a chance to rethink it. didn’t last long but now i can say i’ve done it! and as they said, my nervous system did thank me
Two years ago my best friends and I started a monthly swimming club ––the only rules are it has to be a naturally occurring body of water (so no hot tubs) and u have to fully submerge yourself (get ur head wet). it is the best thing ever. the cold water is invigorating and shocks you into life. ice baths are used to treat depression and anxiety. i can understand why
Went swimming before i went to work this morning and it was holy. I went in a women’s only hour which was full of mostly old women and it felt so joyous. Turns out people are right about moving your body I guess.
i made strawberry shortcakes and three kinds of iced teas (ginger peach green tea, lemon black tea, and ginger hibiscus rooibos), and my roommate made bruschetta! then we played Rummy and 9-card Golf for like four hours. i’m so sleepy and content :)