Discussion»Statements»Rosie's Corner» Some dive in head first/springboard into the water. Others sit down on the edge of the pool and slide in feet first. Which do you do? WHY?
I stay away from pools altogether, as I can't swim and I'm not too fond of water.
Metaphorically speaking, however, I sit down on the edge, then slowly and carefully slide my feet in. I like to know what I'm getting into before Ii do, and control it at each step of the way.
I learned how to swim in my 30's Shuhak. Well at least I learned how not to fear the water and discovered I don't sink. I'm very buoyant. That was a revelation to me. But only water in a pool. The ocean is very scary and I never would out beyond my depth. But I am definitely like you. Only rarely have I gone in too quickly and mostly regretted it! Thank you for your reply and Happy Valentine's Friday to you! :)
My mom made us take swimming lessons when we were young. I failed the basic first course and was declared hopeless by the Red Cross (they gave the lessons). I don't like water in my face or over my head (where I cant control it). I'm fine in a 3'-4' pool or a shallow river, but when water gets up to my neck I panic. I tried to overcome this, but to no avail. I'm fine with letting the ocean waves lap over my feet, but nothing more than knee high.
I rarely swim in pools, my eyes can't handle chlorine very well (possibly age? I had no problem as a kid). Ocean, I'll wade up to about hip deep, then dive through a wave. Unless I'm paddling a board.
Shuhak 