On this day, while I watched our nation change its leadership I felt a shift in the universe. It did not only have to do with the change in power but the change in the people. Our hope has been replenished, our goals have been refocused and our integrity has been restored.
In honor of this inaugural day, I decided to have my inaugural swim of the year in Lake Tahoe. Braving the 43 degree water with my friend Reptile we accomplished more than we expected. It was a stellar day here for the 20th of January and everything lined up perfectly. It was an unforgettable experience. My universe shifted today and my soul can feel it.
During the swim I couldn’t help but think of the last of Obama’s speech when he quoted the father of our country, except in my icy mind I changed the words.

Let it be told to the future world…that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive … that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to (SWIM) meet [it].”

America. In the face of our common dangers, in this winter of our hardship, let us remember these timeless words. With hope and virtue, let us brave (LAKE TAHOE) once more the icy currents, and endure what storms may come. Let it be said by our children’s children that when we were tested we refused to let this (SWIM) journey end, that we did not turn back nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God’s grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations.

Go Forth, Be Positive!