Finally I can talk about my swim lesson. I was very very anxious on the day, had a bit of time to kill after my second shift ended which added to it I suppose. I wandered around the city center trying to pick up a better deal and hopefully a better suit. Even with all my meandering I managed to arrive at the center with 15-10 mins to spare.
While I waited, I read my book and that only added to my anxiety. I was worried about appearance mostly. Everything from my suit to my hair to spots on my chest, whether I’d get excited etc. Aie aie aie. I waited a bit too long as everyone else was already in the pool by the time I got there and I didn’t have a cap or goggles. Someone at the desk said he’d grab a cap when I got to the pool but I didn’t get it.
The lessons took off on a expected note. It seemed almost futile but I did manage to make a bit of progress and I told myself the only thing to aim for is perseverance. Keeping going and don’t let the little failures daunt you. With that I did and in the end it felt good. The trick I suppose is not to start off by trying to float in one spot or thread water or on your back etc. The forward motion, which is somewhat hard to get at first, is the best way. At least, it was for me. Some seemed better than others, and pretty soon we were broken up into two groups, the ones that seemed to know what they were doing and the one who were struggling.
We all used floats in the beginning but I tried to do it without it at the end and voila semi success 
. I did manage to make a few friends, although I can’t quite remember the names or faces.
All of us were told to practice between sessions so I went today to do just that and hit the gym. And I had recently purchased goggles and swim cap from the center on the day itself for that. I unexpectedly managed to get in on the Monday class for beginners so score. So not only did I managed to practice a bit I got a jump start on this week’s lesson. Hope they don’t yank me out of that class now; it’s alright I suppose one of the instructors for the improvement course said he’d look the other way. Bonus. And today I made very good progress on the front stroke, it was almost magical, like flying I suppose.
Because I had gone today, I thought i’d skip because I expected someone else to be there plus general nerves and embarrassment of being a non-swimmer with the regulars, I got over my fears and feel more at ease at just going in there to practice. I cannot wait to be able to just float, swim, and all those things people who can swim do.
Plus I learnt that it’s not a big deal what you wear. I’d feel more comfortable wearing a something a bit more secure. My trunks aren’t as snug as I’d thought they’d be. So I tend to just rest to one side while I want to be straight down. I think I’ll wait till I’m a bit more versed in swimming. Although I might just do it sooner for the heck of being more comfortable and not having to adjust myself or what I’m wearing all the time. It is somewhat exciting the thought of it. I think I just will. The Nike’s or Speedo’s I think, or just the Jockey’s
