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By Kerry_Green0312 BRONZE
Portland, Oregon
As my face hits the water, my body recognizes the familiar shock of the cold water whizzing over my skin, the collapse of my lungs as they rid themselves of oxygen. Time to do w...
Portland, Oregon
As my face hits the water, my body recognizes the familiar shock of the cold water whizzing over my skin, the collapse of my lungs as they rid themselves of oxygen. Time to do w...