survival.

today I plunged into the depths of the Atlantic ocean at Manasquan Beach in New Jersey.

It was 20 degrees - water 40 degrees.

I am still defrosting as I write this post. 

This is what I saw when we got out of the car. ice. 

should have gotten back in the car...

 The gang. 

I don't know how my mom got everyone to sign up for this. 

But we all came out alive. 

 When I got out of the water they were playing "Amazing Grace" I thought I was at my own funeral. 

 Silvia {my youngest sister} & her reaction to the nearly naked man standing behind her.

funniest. moment. ever. caught on film.

 What a beautiful day!

.... to go swimming??

End result. frozen fingers.

but overall. survival = success.