Swimming Again
Posted by Stuart at 10:22 PM on April 23, 2003The last week or so has been a pretty good one for me. I am settling in to my new apartment in the middle of town and I am really starting to like living there. I've been spending a lot of time lately unpacking and getting organized
Part of the reason I like my new place is that it is very close to my new gym. I got a membership at the Olympic Club at the Patumwan Princess Hotel and, so far, I love it. The gym has good equipment, it is not too crowded, and has an excellent outdoor 25 meter salt-water swimming pool. After a week of swimming I have worked my way up to 1200 meters in about 40 minutes. My goal is to reach 2500 meters in an hour as soon as possible.
I've also been able to dive more deeply into the excellent book: Founding Brothers, which is about early American history. Now, if only I can find some time to study Thai language I'll be all set.
Beth, the best thing about the salt-water pool is that I don't smell like chlorine for days afterwards. The other good thing is that the salt makes it easier to float, but I wonder if I will now sink to the bottom if I try to swim in a regular pool!
It sure does sound as though you are settling into life ... getting a routine going, and most of all ENJOYING all that life has to offer half way around the world. :-) I'm excited for you!!
Pass some of your exercise vibes my way! I need a "go-get-em" attitude adjustment! ha! Summer is quickly approaching and I have never been this flabby before ... yucky ... however, I WILL PREVAIL!! Right now I'm at 500 meters, and feel as though I will stay put at my 500 meters for at full week (since I have to start again, after only one day swimming last week), before working up to 1000 meters.
Salt water pool -- how nice!!
Love you!!