Today I swam the most I've ever swam in 30 minutes! Normally I swim about 24-26 laps in 30 minutes - but today, I changed it up and did 32 laps (even though my watch only says 31).
It's been a hard week. I feel like a lot of them are hard lately but it is what it is. I've survived 100% of my hardest days.
Someone asked me once "why do you want this job?" I said I want to make a difference and to grow. That was over 2.5 years ago. I can honestly say I've done them both. Sometimes I've crawled to the finish lines, some days I've had to gird up my loins, and sometimes it's been some of the best days. And I work with the absolutely best people. I feel like there is so much more to do. I also want people whether they report to me or not, there is high expectations and I know they can meet them, and if they need a boost, I'll be there to help. People are made for greatness! And they matter and I hope that I help them to know that.
It's hard to measure growth sometimes. You just have to know. There's no measurement like swimming.
When I started going to the pool and my hip always hurt so I went to get stronger. And one day I thought "I'm going to swim some laps" I had NO IDEA I would not be able to finish one lap. I felt so defeated but I knew that if I worked at some skills I could get better. I don't think anyone cares about the steps but sooner than later - I was up to swimming laps - 14 seemed like such a feat! then I had to be brave and go to the "Big Kids" Pool. And today... 32 laps in just over 30 minutes... that measurable growth.
Growth that's not measurable doesn't mean it hasn't happened, it means that I can't measure it. I just know it.
I set a new goal - to swim the front crawl by the time October comes. I'm getting a swim coach and I am going to do it! Nerdy - yes. I know and I could take lessons but then I'd feel weird in front of many people instead of just one (who will hopefully be encouraging LOL)!
I feel like I've come a long way in just a few weeks but still crying (which I won't apologize for!) but also after being knocked down... I'l rise like a fire (or the hulk).
So here I GROW again 😏
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