When I was in High School I participated in the swim team. It was something I enjoyed very much. Our team was never that good, but I really enjoyed the friends I made and the unity we had as a team. I remember playing water polo against our rival High School. I remember Frisbee golfing for practice. I remember the team spaghetti dinners, and staying up late playing Halo with the team. There were many things which made swimming enjoyable, not necessarily the going back and forth in a pool (really fun . . .), but the friends I made and camaraderie we had is what mattered most.
I do however remember one experience in which I found myself regretting the effort or lack thereof that I put into acquiring the skills of an expert swimmer, such as the heart and dedication to endure through the challenges. Granted, I do not think any amount of preparation would have really made me feel ready for the events which did transpire.
