When I was little, I was afraid of the water. When I went for my first swim class, I cried. Now I would only fear or cry at NOT being able to get in the water. Swim is my my thing. I have learned so much from it and continue to grow more every year in body and mind through the water. Every year I improve my times and only hope to continue to do so, especially in the right setting and with the right coaching. I work hard and will not let my team down if I can help it. I plan to go to college to study either nursing or teaching, and would love to be a coach some day myself. When other kids would get out the water and complain or say they hated swimming, I just could not understand that. I love it. From the team support and bonding to the personal goals and achievements, I look forward to seeing what being on a college team will be like.