The Swimsuit

My swimsuit fashion has certainly evolved over the years. When I was in high school and college, I would have never entertained the idea of wearing a one piece swimsuit and I can assure you that a swimsuit with a skirt was absolutely not an option. My stance on this fashion decision has been dramatically altered due to two distinct factors: 1.) I no longer have the body of an 18 - 21 year old and have long since given up trying and 2.) You can't do an open water swim in a skirt and especially not in a bikini! That's right. I will be swimming in open water - not racing in a swimming pool - the day of the triathlon. Specifically, I will be swimming in Austin's Town Lake, which I hear is quite chilly on Memorial Day so I'm hoping for blue skies and RAINBOWS. Swimming is the first leg of the triathlon. I will be swimming 1 mile followed by a bike ride and ending with a jog and it will all be worth it when we (me and all of you that are supporting my efforts by donating) get to give Community Partners of Dallas a big fat check! In 1993, Community Partners of Dallas opened the Rainbow Room which meets children's emergency needs for resources, including clothing, shoes, formula, diapers, cleaning supplies, hygiene items, birthday presents and school supplies. These items are distributed through the Dallas County caseworkers. Since it opened, the Rainbow Room has served more than 90,000 children. Community Partners of Dallas has been so successful with this program it is now being replicated across the state and is currently underway in more than 130 cities in Texas. You can be a part of keeping the Rainbow Room a success by supporting my swimming efforts. Can't decide on how much to donate? How about donating 1 penny for the 5280 grueling feet I'll be swimming across Town Lake. That's $52.80 for all you math wizzes like myself! Ladies, this is so much easier than going swimsuit shopping. Just click & donate! As always - If at first you don't succeed, try try again!