bucket list

I've never had a bucket list. I've been pretty lucky in my life to experience some pretty cool things and meet extraordinary individuals. However, Tuesday was a pretty special day. About two weeks ago, I received an email from our Associate AD stating that Cullen Jones wanted to use our pool for a workout while he was here in town for the MakeASplash kickoff. I immediately responded with "Don't worry, I'll take care of it."

Fast forward to Tuesday and I have been invited to the kickoff breakfast. It was great and inspiring to get to know more about MakeASplash, in addition to hearing a great panel of speakers. As the breakfast was finishing up, I find out that Rowdy Gaines will also be coming to Wash U for a workout. Stephe, my boss at BYLG, was talking to Rowdy and somehow he invited us to swim with him. So, what started out as me opening up the pool turned into me swimming a workout with a multiple gold medalist. It was pretty neat. And what was better was that both were incredibly personable and easy to talk to. It was a great experience and something I will never forget.

 With 
Rowdy Gaines (left) 
&
 Cullen Jones (right)
at the Kickoff Breakfast