@blinry@chaos.social
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May 08, 2026
blinry
@blinry@chaos.social
Computer science, art, game design. Values autonomy, creativity and curiosity. Polyamorous. Introverted, organized. Humanist. Recurse Center alumn. Feelings: @nibryl Curator of the https://glitchgallery.org, working on @teamtype.
chaos.social
Do you know the tingly feeling of being on the verge of a new hobby? Realizing that there's a lot to learn about that topic, being excited about entering the rabbit hole? What's the last time that has happened to you?
For me, currently, it's #swimming! 🏊 I decided to start this training program, that builds up a distance of 1.5 km over six weeks: http://ruthkazez.com/swimming/ZeroTo1mile.html
And there's a lot for me to learn indeed! I never learned to front crawl, for example…
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@blinry@chaos.social
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May 08, 2026
blinry
@blinry@chaos.social
Computer science, art, game design. Values autonomy, creativity and curiosity. Polyamorous. Introverted, organized. Humanist. Recurse Center alumn. Feelings: @nibryl Curator of the https://glitchgallery.org, working on @teamtype.
chaos.social
All my life, I've been scared to put my face in the water. Swimming longer distances with my face above the water was not the problem, neither deep pools or lakes.
But not being able the breathe, having water in my face, makes me panic. I have to swallow, and have to get up! I have some bad memories from swimming classes where I felt ashamed that I couldn't "keep up" with everyone else. :/
So learning front crawl or "proper" breast stroke seemed out of the question.
#swimming
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@blinry@chaos.social
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May 08, 2026
blinry
@blinry@chaos.social
Computer science, art, game design. Values autonomy, creativity and curiosity. Polyamorous. Introverted, organized. Humanist. Recurse Center alumn. Feelings: @nibryl Curator of the https://glitchgallery.org, working on @teamtype.
chaos.social
But today, I had a good experience: I got in a small, warm pool and started practicing this. Carefully lowering my nose under water, while blowing bubbles from it.
It was very uncomfortable at first, but after a few attempts, I noticed how I could stay in that submerged position a bit longer than before!
So I realized that I probably *will* be able to learn this!! And that makes me super happy! :') It will be so cool once I can dive a bit!
#swimming
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@blinry@chaos.social
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May 08, 2026
blinry
@blinry@chaos.social
Computer science, art, game design. Values autonomy, creativity and curiosity. Polyamorous. Introverted, organized. Humanist. Recurse Center alumn. Feelings: @nibryl Curator of the https://glitchgallery.org, working on @teamtype.
chaos.social
I still triggered my "out, now!" reflex a couple of times, especially when trying to go a bit deeper, and staying vertical. Gonna try practicing this every time I go swim!
Also – turns out holding my breath, closing my eyes, pinching my nose with one hand, and then diving is not a problem at all. My fear seems to be specifically about water entering my nose.
How did y'all learn how to do this?! :D
#swimming
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@gregc@mastodonapp.uk
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Apr 16, 2026
NorfolkGreg
@gregc@mastodonapp.uk
I'm a #boater, and a #blues and #gospel #musician. I dabble in #webdesign and #wildlife #photography. At least, those are the things I'm most likely to post about. Also play #boardgames in my "spare" time, but don't have much of that. I was born in 1948. Last paid full-time work: 1998. No paid part-time work since 2009. Now live on the edge of a #village on the #coast of #Norfolk, close to the #norfolkbroads. #fedi22
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@UnderTheHedge@mastodon.social
I can confirm all that. Here's a photo I took of a #swimming #grass #snake in 2013.
The full report is here
https://rustonhouse.org.uk/grounds/2013/130424snake.php
#wildlife #lake
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@backpackandsnorkel@mastodon.world
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Feb 02, 2026
Backpack and Snorkel
@backpackandsnorkel@mastodon.world
We #travel the #world and show you the best places to see and the best things to do. With our #backpack and #snorkel we do not just seek out #whitesand #beaches and #turquoisewater , but we #hike #mountains and #explore big and small #cities #worldwide. Let us #inspire you to make memorable moments on #relaxing #vacations . You can find us here: Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/i/web/profile/782808699691094977
mastodon.world
#Matira Beach is the best #beach in #BoraBora and one of the best in the world. The mesmerizing #turquoise waters and soft white #sand are excellent for #sunbathing , but there is also good #swimming and great #snorkeling https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Bora-Bora/#matira
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@backpackandsnorkel@mastodon.world
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Jan 29, 2026
Backpack and Snorkel
@backpackandsnorkel@mastodon.world
We #travel the #world and show you the best places to see and the best things to do. With our #backpack and #snorkel we do not just seek out #whitesand #beaches and #turquoisewater , but we #hike #mountains and #explore big and small #cities #worldwide. Let us #inspire you to make memorable moments on #relaxing #vacations . You can find us here: Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/i/web/profile/782808699691094977
mastodon.world
#Rarotonga is the most popular #tourist #destination in the Cook Islands. It has wonderfully #turquoise waters, white sand #beaches and some good #swimming and #snorkeling. But there are many other things to see and do in Rarotonga. https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Rarotonga/
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