Reflecting on those chilling morning swims, I realize they prepared me for navigating a world in constant flux and evolution. The ability to adapt, embrace change, and seize opportunities amidst turbulent tides was honed during those formative moments. Now, the time has come for me to venture into the harbor and immerse myself in the refreshing embrace of the cold summer waters of the Pacific Northwest. I can’t help but recall the bone-chilling day I leaped off a boat into the frigid waters of the Portland Maine Harbor, or the invigorating plunge at Seven Waves in Santa Fe. It’s amusing how one can become set in their ways, seeking the warmth of a jacuzzi on the porch at the mere thought of cold water.
