You guys will NEVER guess what I started today…swimming lessons! They are SO much fun, I can hardly believe it. Uncle Arte said that since I’ve been such a good sport about helping out at the Curio Shop (OK, OK, I’ve complained a FEW times, but whatever), he wanted to give me an extra special treat. He signed me up for swimming lessons. Initially, I was all, “Um, Uncle Arte? I know how to swim. Sort of.” But really? I didn’t know any of the strokes…and I definitely couldn’t swim for very long. The lessons I’m taking are for kids who have some experience and know the basics, but could stand to learn a bit more. And guess what? It’s SO much fun. We had races in the pool, we practiced holding our breath underwater, and we even learned the backstroke! I can’t wait for next week – by the end of the summer, I’m going to be a swimming expert!
Good for you Sparky! I know how to do the frog paddle (forgot its name), backstroke, freestyle, and doggy paddle, but I’m really only good at the backstroke. I can swim small distances underwater, but not real far. I’m also scared of deep water (in this case, 4 ft+) Actually…I’m not exactly that good at backstroke because I instead usually do this stroke I made called the jellyfish…
Yay Sparky! It’s great that you’re trying something new! I’m a swimmer myself, and it’s really fun! Keep going, and if you like it enough, maybe you can join/make a Kinzville Swim Team! (:
I know everything, but my favorite stroke is the breaststroke.
@Gymnast, my favorite is the breaststroke too :)
Wow! Sparky u must b a good swimmer! As 4 me, I’m not a good swimmer! I can go underwater and hold my breath. But, I can’t do backstrokes and swim like a pro I’m a beginner I can only do fast doggie paddles and float on my back! I can only go in the shallow end not deep end! In my camp, wen I used go 2 the Ardsely Country Club we would first do a swimming challenge which is wen u have 2 swim 2 the finish line by a certain time limit and if u pass u have 2 try and hold ur breath underwater in the deep end and if u pass u get a black and white bracelet but if u don’t pass the swimming challenge u get a yellow or orange bracelet. I was always a beginner not the best swimmer! :( But love 2 swim with my friends! :)
I cant swim.I mean I can physically swim but i am not allowed to because of this nerve thing.The nerves in my ears are too senstive to the chlorine and cause really bad pain and my ear canal to swell.So no swimming for me!
aww…. too bad! I’ve had EVEN WORSE times than that, like getting bitten by baby jellyfish! it hurts like the dickens. I also have to hold my nose underwater, like cupcakecat, my sister. THE GREEN NINJA, OUT! PEACE!
Lucky You! Ive had BAD experiences with swimming lessons. I was only five and they dunked me underwater. O_O It scarred me. But, it looks like your having a lot of fun! :D ~goldfishkoi8088 (yeah Im Thunderspark17)~
I swim like everyday because I have an inground pool thats under a lanai so… I love to swim!
Have fun swimming Sparky! >>cathouse2
I can swim underwater for a minute. The bad thing is I’m super skinny, so I float up and I can’t stay down in shallow water. I can also do the crawl, which is fun until I blast up like a rocket. LOL
I feel bad for you cupcakecat ! I LOVE swimming underwater ! I feel alive and happy when I’m underwater !
Wow! that’s my first reply! thank u! Anyway, i don’t like swimming in oceans, but on occasion, i do, but get bitten by baby jellyfish. trust me, it hurts! maybe you can share tips? P.S add me in WW i’m Widgetwoo.
I have a problem swimming underwater. i have to hold my nose. breathing out only is a challenge for me. I faint if i do! Are you good at breathing out only? Cupcakecat <3