After a five mile run around the lake I made a bold move. After surveying the area and seeing that most of the ice that covered the lake just a couple of days ago had melted and feeling the heat of the spring sun, I knew what I had to do.
I put on my bathing suit, picked up my towel and walked back down to the lake for a swim.
Was it cold? Yes. Did the locals walking around the lake stare at me like I was crazy? Yes. Was it worth it? Absolutely!?!?!?!
After being inside so much the cold jolt of the water made me feel alive and the time I spent sunbathing on the dock afterwards reminded me of why I am here: For nobody's enjoyment or piece of mine but my own. Here's to Spring newness and renewal, Amen.
