Update: “My work denied my UNPAID time off for 15.31 hours so I can try to make the World Championship Team to represent the US in Paralympic Swimming…” I was forced to resign.

And guess what? This time in two weeks I’ll be eating Olive Garden, napping, and prepping for my races. My happiness and personal life is worth more than 15.31 hours. I can positively impact my community in another way (and hopefully with a company that supports my swimming career, or I’ll just swim full time).