? Before I graduated from college, I was just a college student drifting with the tide. When studying, I basically did everything, what I took the exam, and what I should do and learn. And those things that are eager to try are always killed in the cradle of desire by their own or others' doubts. Gradually, I found myself a stranger, and the walking dead life made me tired of myself. During the day, I walked in the bustling crowd, watching people's calm expressions and fast pace, as if forgotten by the world. In the dark, I lay in bed, still full of thoughts, recalling my former self. What have I done over the years? Except for the growth of age, it seems that there is really nothing worth mentioning. Nothing unforgettable, nothing for me to grow up. Thinking about it, tears unconsciously fell on the pillow. Me? Should I make some changes? I still have the desire to change myself when I am conscious.
? When I was in college, I envied those students who could swim to enjoy the cool summer in the swimming pool. Every time I mention the idea of learning to swim with my classmates, I am always depressed and even determined to try, but I am completely denied because of the embarrassing state of choking. Looking back now, learning to swim has always been an idea that I will never give up. I must have contacted in the wrong way at first, which embarrassed me. Finally, I got up the courage and signed up for a swimming training class. Of course, I didn't forget to find myself a partner, and my sister also signed me up for a two-on-one training class under my intimidation and inducement.
? When I was a child, there was a swimming pool near my home. At that time, many friends would go swimming there after school or during holidays. However, not long after, the swimming pool was forced to close because of a child drowning accident. Since then, mom and dad have forbidden us to go to swimming pools and seaside "danger zones". Therefore, since I was a child, I have always held a "far-sighted but not ridiculous" attitude towards the sea.
? Finally started the first swimming class in my life. With the coach around, I'm really not timid and feel good about myself. However, the first class exercise: hold your breath and let your body float. The coach explained it many times, but I still couldn't float, and my lower body kept sinking. "Relax, relax your muscles …" Even though my head was in the water, the coach's words kept ringing in my ears. I keep saying that I am not nervous, but my body is stiff and honest. My sister, who practiced with me, floated up in less than 20 minutes, but I still can't. After watching my sister's performance several times, I continued to practice hard. Put your hands by the pool, lean forward and bury your head in the water to feel the buoyancy of the water.
No, I can't hold my breath that long;
No, I have water in my nose;
No, I'm afraid of the buoyancy of water;
No, my hand left the edge of the pool;
No, no,no. I practiced over and over again and survived the long first class. However, I still haven't learned to float.
When I got home, I reported to my father about our first class. Dad smiled and said, "You have to overcome your fear of water before you can learn to swim." So, dad took us to the swimming pool near our home and opened a swimming card. There are two swimming pools in the museum, one is 1.2 meters and the other is 1.5 meters. On the first night, I really wanted to go to the swimming pool with a depth of 1.2 meters, but there were children under 10. Because of my face, I went to the swimming pool 1.5 meters deep. As soon as I entered the water, I felt the pressure of the water, which scared me to stand on tiptoe all the time, for fear that I would be submerged if I lost my foot a little. I always stay by the swimming pool. As long as someone swims past me, there is a wave on the water, which makes me suffocate. The first time I practiced in the swimming pool, I drank the most water in the pool. I choked to cough, and the cough echoed in the pool. Swimmers will look at me from time to time. After returning home, I found some videos of online swimming teaching and learned some skills. The next day, I clamored for my friends to take me swimming, and I couldn't wait to try my new skills. At this point, I feel less afraid of water. It took me a long time to hold my breath before I dared to put my head into the water to see what others were doing. Although it was a lucky event, it was much better than the first time.
In the second swimming class, my sister has begun to learn the hand movements of breaststroke, and I am still practicing floating by the pool. Obviously, the coach can't teach me anything without practicing this well. Soon, halfway through the class, I was still struggling. Suddenly, my body floated easily, just as the coach saw it. She praised me loudly, and I continued to practice while the iron was hot several times. Well, I really mastered the skills and my body really floated. Finally, there was a small breakthrough. Then, there are the third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh lessons. I learned the hand movements, foot movements and breathing of breaststroke respectively, and then I tried to do a series of back movements. Finally, I swam a short distance.
I thought I was not far from success. In the eighth class, I temporarily changed to a male coach. This coach obviously doesn't approve of the teaching method of our last coach, saying that our ventilation method (inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth) is not suitable for beginners, and we must practice in another way (inhaling through the mouth and exhaling through the nose). In this class, my sister and I both looked helpless and were forced to practice new ventilation methods. I didn't expect this new ventilation method to be more suitable for me, because my nose absorbs water easily in the previous method, and now the new method can completely avoid choking water. The coach asked me to go in and out of the water with him for ten laps and change the way of breathing. I kept up with his rhythm easily, which undoubtedly gave me a full blood. After swimming class in the morning, I went to the swimming pool to practice in the evening. The corrected ventilation mode makes me less likely to choke. Even if the nose accidentally gets into the water, you can exhale and inhale calmly. Slowly, I dare to swim to the middle of the swimming pool. I practiced in the pool for two hours that night, and I didn't leave until I tried my best. I am very happy. My kicking, paddling and breathing are getting smoother and smoother, and I can turn a corner.
? The next morning, my sister and I went to the swimming pool to practice, from 7: 30 to 9: 30 in the morning. I still deeply remember the feeling of swimming by the swimming pool once. The breeze brushed my face, and I really felt what was cool and my heart was flying. In the summer of 20 17, there are a pair of sister flowers in the swimming pool, and they clock in three times a week.
? This is the charm of learning, which brings me different attempts and experiences, and makes me discover a bigger world after mastering new skills. At the beginning of 20 18, my friends and I went to Emperor Island in Thailand to experience deep diving, and also went snorkeling in Similan Islands. We are like cheerful little fish, enjoying the brave exploration of the underwater world. This kind of shock and surprise can only be realized by personal experience. Fortunately, we also met turtles in Similan and had a game with them. It is hard to imagine that in a few months, I had such a wonderful journey in my life, thanking myself for my determination and persistent study at that time.
Remember every growth journey of learning, from bitter to sweet, from zero to one, gradually form the habit of learning, constantly improve yourself, become a better person and enjoy a better world. A salted fish turned over has the same ability to rush to the embrace of the sea.