rootofnewt | (no subject)

the pool went well today. i swam four short lengths (the lap pool is quite short). i knew i needed to stop then, even though i love the water. CFIDS restrains me. we hopped into the whirlpool for a few minutes to loosen up our limbs.

i cut my nails on saturday. there were 1/2" long. they were at that "we're going to bend back beneath the quick if you so much as look at us" point, so i managed a pre-emptive strike. this will also help prolong the life of my new pearly purple silicone swiim cap. my new goggles are opalescent with purple mirrored lenses. my swimsuit is purple, but i might need to look for another, since the straps want to fall when i'm doing the backstroke.

nothingoth needs to hear the swimsuit water extraction machine. boy's going to look for one in the men's lockerroom... someday, you'll have to tag along on free guest day.

if this pounding rain and wind doesn't leave my joints stiff in the morning/afternoon/whenever i awaken, i'll try to go again tomorrow. if i can get into the habit, i'll be very happy. i know i'll never be one to swim competitively again, nor am i likely to ever be *that* fit again, but it would be nice to maybe have some chance of not being in a constant fibro flare.

i like the whirlpool. i can see myself asking boy to drag me down there on really bad fibro days...

i bought a padlock afterwards... i need flipflops/shower shoes, but can't figure out where to find them this time of year.