Game Night

I had another game night at my place on Friday.

It was a lot of fun. Gregg brought his Wii over and lots of us played that for the first time. I also bought Apples to Apples and lots of the people who came played that for hours.

Even though I invite lots of non-swim team people there was only one who wasn't a member, my neighbor Donna. Eric came for the first time, but I don't know if he enjoyed himself.

Eddie came even though he had surgery the day before.

Overall, great time...next one will be near the end of September.

Deja Vu

I've had an unpleasant sort of Deja Vu this week. I guess it isn't so much Deja Vu as it is a relapse of old habits.

I had my first meet in 8 years last weekend. So I over prepared and kept myself real busy to the point where I forget to eat...then not eat enough...then end up feeling weak for my events. That part is definately familiar; however, the second part is just as familiar albeit worse. After my temporary eating disorder has kicked in, I usually get sick.

Yep, I feel 17 all over again. The nausea, the aches, the weak feeling in my bones...all too familiar!

Tucson Brute Squad Meet

The Brute Squad Meet, my first swimming competition in 8 years. If you swam the 200 Fly, 400IM and 1500 Free you got a towel to commemorate the experience.

I placed well, but I wasn't very happy with my times, I think I need to eat more. :)

1st place in the 200 Fly and 400IM, but I think I got fourth in the 1500 Free.

A special thanks to Eddie from the Sunfish who came down to support and swim with me.

Phoenix Sunfish

Since this last April I've been a part of the gay and lesbian masters swim team, Phoenix Sunfish. At first I was just going to get in shape for my next trip to Hawaii, but it has become so much more than a workout.

When I finished swimming in high school I had a really bad taste in my mouth over all the drama and petty swimmers. There were few people on my team whom I could tolerate and even fewer I cared for. Being a gay-Mormon in denyal on a swim team of crude nearly naked athletes didn't sit very well (I know, mostly my fault). By the end of 1999 I didn't think I'd ever compete again.

For a month or so after I joined the Sunfish I still didn't intend to participate in meets, but all that has changed. Making friends with the people on the team has been a great experience so far. On top of being swimmers we are also a part of the same community.

This weekend will be my first swimming competition in 8 years. Crazy! I'm so nervous and excited! To ease my jitters I splerged and got a suite at the Holiday Inn near the pool. Meet results will be posted next week.