Monday, November 20, 2023 The Inward Battle

Me: It’s almost time to leave to go swimming.
Also me: I’m in the middle of a project. Maybe I’ll go a little later.

Me (a little later): You should swim laps today.
Also me: I could always take a walk if I don’t go.

Me: It’s cold and rainy. You probably won’t go for a walk.
Also me: I’m still recovering from a cold. I shouldn’t go lap swimming.

Me: The cold you had is in the rear-view mirror at this point.
Also me: I just don’t feel like going swimming. What does it matter if I skip today? It’s not like I’ll never go again.

Me: If you leave soon, you’ll still have time to swim laps before it closes.
Also me: Sigh. Okay. You’re right.

So, I went lap swimming. Me won the argument against Also Me, which was a sanctifying experience and of course, I’m glad I went. It’s not always that hard, but it was today.

As I was leaving the pool after finishing, the lifeguard sitting way across the other side of the pool waved at me. I waved back. She said something cheerful that sounded like it could have been “have a great day,” but there was music playing and I still had one of my ears plugged with silicon so I couldn’t really hear her. I said, “You too!” and hoped it was a fitting response.

Me: I’ll probably delete this in the morning.
Also Me: What if I don’t feel like deleting it?