Destination: Atlanta - The Time is Nigh
So I am down to my final day at home before leaving for Atlanta, Georgia tomorrow to compete at the USMS Nationals. After all the planning, preparing, training, and talking it is really almost time to pack up and head out. I have been trying to mentally prepare amidst the frenzy of busy days, and now that it's down to the wire I actually feel much more balanced and pulled together than I thought I would be. I am such a creature of routine and taking trips is usually the epitome of stress for me (not to mention that this one involves competing as well)...but oddly, I sort of just feel ready and excited.
When I first hopped into the pool last December, I had no idea that six months later I would have the opportunity to do something like this. It's been a whirlwind of a ride and taught me so much about myself, about dealing with my past, and about focusing on the future. It's reignited discipline and determination back into my life in a different way. In a good way.
I have met some amazing and inspiring people, and look forward to meeting many more. I have felt a sense of support and love from my friends and family, both in day-to-day life and online, that has been astounding. Thank you for letting me share this time and journey with you. It means so much to me and it's pretty incredible to feel such encouragement through my computer screen.
As I head out to the airport tomorrow morning, I have just a few goals in mind: to do my best (whatever that may be), to support my friends and fellow swimmers, and to have fun. Breaking it down like that makes it actually seem feasible. The pressure is a positive one and the journey is yet to be discovered.
I will try to update as often as possible, but should I miss some days in between, I'll be back with a vengeance soon enough to fill this blog with my silly stories. May your week be a fantastic one, full of fun and smiles.
Over and out from California (soon to be in the land of peaches and speedy pools),
J~Boo
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 9:02AM
Reader Comments (5)
Love that picture of you underwater!
Good luck! I am so excited for you and you should be soooo proud!
Wishing you lots of fun and speedy arms and legs.
Have fun!!
xoxo
I am soooo proud of you Jinxi. You have trained so hard and come so far. I look forward to this trip and walking by your side on this new leg of your life.
Gooooooo Jinxi Booooooooooo Goooooooooooo.
YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!! SHOW THEM WHAT YOU GOT!
XOXOXOXOXO
i am soooo excited for you!!!!!! you are an amazing inspiration to so many people and i know everyone is routing for you!!! I can't wait to see and hear all about your trip and how AMAZING i know you are going to do @ Nationals!!! make sure steve takes lots of video and pictures...he does such an awesome job capturing you gliding thru the water. you might hear me hootin and hollarin from NY bc yes i have that big of a mouth lol. have a safe wonderful fun-filled exciting trip. all my love and support are right there with you. YOU ROCK GIRL!!!!! love ya tons xo
OH MY GOSH, JINXI, HOW EXCITINGI!!! YOU WILL ROCK ... TAKE CARE, SAFE TRAVELS AND ENJOY EVERY MINUTE!!!
OCEANS OF LOVE & LUCK!!!
XOXOXO
WEN-N-DA