I never learned how to swim.

I had to take lessons for school in the eighth grade, I paid for private lessons, and I’ve had friends try to teach me.

I never learned how to swim.

But I can’t say that I tried. My instructors tried. I never tried.

It wasn’t the drowning I was scared of. It was the fear of getting chlorine in my nose. It was the fear of letting go of the ledge. It was the fear of getting cold and wet.

I just didn’t want to be in the water, period. Not when I knew that I was safe on land.

If human beings could learn how to fly, I’m sure I would feel the same way, too.

would have felt

This isn’t about getting over fear. It’s about wanting more for myself despite the fear. I always thought it would be nice to be able to swim. I never learned how. But I want to swim now. I think. I just have to want it enough to try.

I just have to try.

Oct

28

2011

5 notes

Notes

  1. benjaminfang said: I don’t know how to swim either, and I face the same situation. I’m just too afraid.
  2. thisizliz posted this

CUDDLE FUDDLE by DEDDY