…and I have to remember not to do that while swimming! Yes, still conquering my fear. I’m an adult learner—and above-water (only) swimmer. BUT! I think I hit a milestone in my recent class. My instructor told me she is very proud of me. My face is now in the water. I guess that’s right. No way no how water was touching above my ear lobes before. Now with practice of my half-laps with a kickboard, I am able to exhale in the water. And I notice exhaling is like an engine—I move further in distance while exhaling!

I am up to counting to the number five as I exhale. I bet an eight-count is better. I’ll work my way up! Next goal. Then…eventually…swim on with no floatie in sight! As well as swim on with my head below the surface and… off we go!