“I really don’t want to miss school,” is what my friend said when we all looked at our schedules to plan a trip. She’s a planner, organized and creative. Watching her live her life makes me want to buy calendars, storage containers, and Post-it notes. She’s focused and determined, but I know that there were […]
When Your Parachute Breaks
Did you know that when your parachute breaks, you can still end up in the hospital even if your jumping partner saves you mid-air? I was in Target and leafed through a survival book, landing on what happens if your parachute fails to open. What you’re supposed to do is loop your arms (up to […]
Swimming Laps
I joined the YMCA. They have lap time in the pool where members swim laps. Back and forth. Backstroke. Freestyle. Any style. With or without kickboards. Just laps. As someone who hates running, I love the idea of swimming as exercise. That I could do. My sister and I get to the pool early Saturday […]
