I am excited to have the opportunity to help provide the same swim instruction that I received as a child when I was enrolled in a water safety class at five-years-old.
Once I retire, I'm retiring. I'm done.
Not having to travel and being able to settle in has helped me in training life and school life. I've learned to get a grip and take care of myself.
Why is it such a big deal what I'm swimming?
Before, it came easy for me. I don't have two speeds anymore. I need to focus on the small things that I once took for granted.
I like to just think of myself as a normal person who just has a passion, has a goal and a dream and goes out and does it. And that's really how I've always lived my life.
What does God mean to me? I guess I was made the way I am for some reason, and I've been able to find the talent I have, and I've been able to use it, so I'm grateful for that. I believe in God; [but] I'm not saying I'm highly religious.
I felt comfortable in the water. I was in my own world, focused. I love sports and I'm a very goal-oriented person. Once I started falling in love with sports, it was easy. I was able to put my mind on something and go for it. That's how I am with everything, it doesn't matter what it is that I do. If I want to do something, nothing will stand in my way.
I see my goals as personal and I always have. That's just been how I've worked.
