in the club

I recently joined a club, or maybe a (not-so) secret society. Polar bears are crazy in the head, especially human ones. I hope to continue and make this an icy, yet invigorating, New Year's tradition. It was almost like baptism, without the religious significance readily on hand. I was giddy for the next half an hour after the lakefront communal baptism service. (This has nothing to do with studying abroad with Go-ED, it is just the most interesting thing I have experienced in the last week). 

(Pre-submersion), nervous anticipation 

A mad and chilly dash

Post-Submersion, dry and alive