Swimming on Camera Ain’t Pretty

Coach catches me before warm-ups

Canva image adapted by Amy Sea

Being filmed while swimming reminds me of singing in the shower. The acoustics in the shower make me sound like Beyoncé, but once I’m dry and singing on a karaoke stage, I sound like every other tone-deaf drunk.

When I’m swimming, I feel like I’m training for the Olympics. My muscles are on fire. I feel strong, powerful, and…