It's not exactly going swimmingly...

Even after the setback of hurting my back, I refused to stop exercising.  On Saturday and Sunday, I walked.  It hurt a little, but I paced myself and kept at it.

Last night, I was so excited, because it was my first night swimming!!!  I had my new swimsuit, my new swim cap, my new goggles... Everything was in place, and I was so excited!! 

Like this:

 (Except my hair is darker, and I'm a little older than that, and I'm not a cartoon.)

Anywhoo...


I was all excited, and in my excitement, I probably was walking a little too quickly to the pool.  And then...

SPLAT!

I fell right on my ass! 

Thank God there weren't too many people in the pool because, of course, I was mortified!  And I was also worried that I'd hurt myself again.  Luckily, the worst of it that my wrists are sore from trying to break my fall.  But I was undeterred, and dammit, I got right in that pool!!!  I swam for about 40 minutes, using the kickboard like my friend Kathy showed me.  I also did underwater bicycles with my legs, and other stuff, just to keep myself moving.

I absolutely loved it, and plan to do it again on Friday!  That is, if I can stay healthy and uninjured between now and then. 

Wish me luck ;-)