I never realized just how much I can be me in the water.

When I put my head under, the world goes completely silent for a while.

I can choose to think about things, or to not think at all, and focus on every little detail of how I move.

All of my worries go away, all I have worry about is getting to the wall to turn and go again.

When I'm swimming, nothing matters anymore. I'm free of responsibility, I'm free.