The Standard Intro Post...

Hola! That is hello in Spanish in case you were wondering. So I have decided to embark on this journey of blogging. Well, it isn't really a journey...more like people reading (or lack there of) my thoughts. I've had a few blogs before, but deleted them for various reasons. So this here be my official blog.

What will this blog be on you may ask. Well on life of course. It will be about different things happening in my world and my perspective on things. We'll see what becomes of this blog.

As for a background about the story behind this blog. It is called Swimming the Race of Life as you probably already know. It also has one of my favorite verses at the top. 1st Corinthians 9:24. That is the verse on my shoulder at EVERY swim meet. I have changed the wording slightly (replaced run with swim) but it still holds the same meaning. It says, "Do you know that in a race all the swimmers swim, but only one wins the prize? Swim in such a way as to win the prize!"

Taken literally this means, kick your butt into gear and swim fast. Get that prize. It sounds like something my coach would say. In fact, he quite likes my verse! Spiritually speaking though, it takes on a completely different and deeper meaning. It essentially is talking about swimming the race of life...hmm...sound familiar? In life I could just complete the race, like most of the people...or I could try my best to win that prize. How do I do it? By following God. In order to win the prize I am living my life for God, not for this world.

So my blog, will be full of fun stories, interesting stories, life lessons, and yes about God and how I'm striving toward him and how you can to. Feel free to comment or ask questions at any time! I'd be more than glad to answer!

First post: success!