The longest swim of my life ensued. Battling panic, hyperventilation, and being lapped by a group of men swimmers took every single ounce of energy that I had. Jon and Nancy were forced to watch a floundering woman use a doggie paddle and back float method to complete a swim that took 6 times longer than it should have.

I know I complain about living in the arctic during the winter months, but there are at least 5 good things about it.

You can’t do life alone; it is mean to be run together. Who do you run the path of life with? Who makes sure you get your lazy self out of bed in the morning? Who are you sharing your life with, no matter what the pace?

Upon entering the ‘fun’ yoga studio, I was greeted by bendy people wearing very tight clothing. I felt like the chubby girl that tries out for cheerleading; awkward, out of place, and not sure what to do next.

What would you pay to wake up with the perfect body? Donloree challenges women’s body image issues and questions what is more important than a perfect body.