I’m gonna try to go swimming every day I’m at my dad’s house this summer

Sat, 30 May 2026 06:41:05 +0000

Or more like, try to teach myself to swim.

I know the basics, I just can’t put everything together.

I wanted to take swimming lessons, but it was a bit hard to figure out.

Almost everything I know how to do was self-taught, so what’s the harm in adding another thing to the list?

Anyways, my dad lives within walking distance of a pool, so it’s easy. I could ride the bus over or ride my bike there when I’m at my mom’s house, but I’d rather not bother.

I also really hope I’ll get to go to the gym some days during the summer too. Otherwise imma just be pretending that garden wagon is a boat all day lol.

WAIT WHY THE IS THERE A 988 THINGY ON THIS???????

Until dusk…

~ Umber <they/them>

how to get stronger: for grass-touchers. (requires having a big backyard, so not the most accessible)

Sat, 09 May 2026 07:24:11 +0000

Mow the lawn

Put garden wagon in the grass, grab two big sticks, get into the wagon and pretend you’re rowing a boat. (Push at the ground with the sticks at an angle to move yourself forward)

Find a branch, set up a simple pulley and try to lift yourself with it. If you can’t lift yourself, find something heavy to lift instead. (example: a tire)

Run around your yard and hope you don’t break your ankle in a mole hole.

Shovel some dirt.

Be exhausted. Drink rain water. Eat raw kale from the garden

This is perfect for grass-touchers like me.

You will have all the essential muscles for doing work out in the yard, chasing birds and also your shoulders will have more muscle, making them broader, which is great if you’re trans :D

Until dusk…

~ Umber <they/them>

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I’m gonna try to go swimming every day I’m at my dad’s house this summer

how to get stronger: for grass-touchers. (requires having a big backyard, so not the most accessible)