One Minute Writer #37

Write about a memory you have that involves swimming.

I actually just told this story to a co-worker and I am pretty sure I have told it to most people who have spent a decent amount of time with me, but I will say it here again.

I am afraid of sharks. To be more specific, I am afraid of large amounts of water, vast oceans and whatnot. Growing up, we always had a pool. This pool had a shallow end that had a slight ramp that lead into the deep end. When I was younger, I imagined that the ramp would open up and all sorts of sea creatures could then swim right into my pool, including sharks and large whales. They of course would eat me. Though sometimes, they were mermaids and they would play out the Little Mermaid with me.