03/23/2024
Alright, my dear friends, I have officially taken the plunge into the frigid abyss of Lake Michigan! Let me tell you, those waves gave me more jitters than a caffeine addict on a roller coaster. When I arrived there, it looked like a scene straight out of a horror movie, and of course, you won't be able to see it in the video, but snow flurries were bombarding my poor face like a relentless hailstorm of pebbles. Talk about a warm welcome! No wonder I fled Ohio for the sunny shores of South Florida three decades ago. Now, I'm seriously considering relocating to the equator because I am no longer a wimpy little ice cube. I am a creature of scorching heat!
But hey, do me a favor and take a few minutes to watch the video, because believe me, I wasn't just frolicking in that freezing water for the fun of it. I am mighty proud of myself for achieving a personal goal, but even prouder that I did it to support my incredible students and the future leaders of our criminal justice system. Oh, and by the way, there's still time for you to witness the epicness and make a donation. Trust me, every little bit counts!
Now, I know some people might be like, "Big deal, plenty of folks do this all the time in Chicago." Well, let me set the record straight. This was a BIG deal, my friends. We're talking about a South Florida girl who braved the icy waters all on her own, with not a soul on the beach except for my amazing students cheering me on. No fancy organization backing me up, just a girl with a heater under her desk at the Florida workplace, set to a toasty 85°. So, yeah, it's kind of a major accomplishment for me, and for the honor society at Indian River State College. We stood together as a quirky, lovable family, and together we conquered this challenge. And mark my words, we're going to shake up the system, as a united and determined family.
On that note, I'm gonna go try and figure out if I still have big toes because I can't feel them at the moment. Love you all, thank you for your support in whatever crazy fashion it came, and I hope to see you on the flipside, where hopefully I'll be defrosting with a steaming cup of cocoa. Bobby Chacon Aps Hq IRSC Criminal Justice ClubIRSC - Indian River State College TCPalm Aps Irsc
