Julia, the swimmer
That cheeky Tara over a Sticky fingers has set us the challenge of ‘Selfie’ for this week’s Gallery. Apparently it is the modern vocabulary for a self-portrait!
So, what do I share with you I wonder. Well, as you know Dear Reader, I retired from headship a few years. I have gradually filled my time with lots of online things so hubby is always making suggestions that I need to balance them out with other things.
Well. until I went swimming with my grand-daughter ( Emotion ) I had forgotten how much I enjoyed swimming as a girl. I was actually quite good at it as I have a couple of medals and was awarded school colours. So, I have returned to the pool. I have got myself into the routine of swimming twice a week. I go at 7.45am when there are few folks around.
I am gradually increasing the number of lengths I do (up to 26 last week!) and also the effort and strokes I use. As I seem to have this fixed into my week, I treated myself to a new costume. My eyes, being older now, also need some protection so how about this for a gorgeous granny!
(This is a self portrait taken on the ipad. My eyes are not crossed, honestly!)
Lol, brilliant photo 🙂
Ha! brilliant image, love this one
Mollyxxx
7:45! You’re retired ! Lol
Your new costume, the emperors new clothes?
Hee, hee!
Fab photo, it’s great when you get back into something you love.
Cracking picture. I think 26 lengths would do me in – I’m not good at swimming!
Glad to read you are doing so great with your swimming. Love the photo, and the colour of your goggles! xx
26 lengths, well done! Love the selfie, it tells it’s own story 🙂
Swimming is such an easy way to tone. Lovely picture and good for you for returning to an old love.
Brilliant. Absolutely love that Julia x
Many thanks for popping over Tara!
Fab photo Julia 🙂 Well done on the swimming. Fancy swimming the Channel next?
No, that would be too far me thinks!
What an awesome picture xx
Hello gorgeous and very fit granny!! I wish I could swim well. Lovely pic!
Anyone willing to pose in goggles is a brave lady 🙂
Looking good
…but they are the height of chic!
Brilliant picture and good for you for keeping fit and enjoying your swimming 🙂
That made me lol. Thanks!
As a regular swimmer can I suggest you channel Esther Williams and save your hair at http://www.finesaratoga.com. There are pink ones!
They are fabulous! do they stay on when you ‘swim’ rather than lounge around?