Everyone clear the pool

Yesterday I came across some disturbing news. I was informed that Adult Swim time at pools wasn't all about me. I was shocked to learn this! Ever since I stepped foot into a pool, I had looked with envy at the older people who were able to remain in the pool when the lifeguards blew their whistles and yelled "Adult Swim!" while those of us that were sub-adult had to vacate quickly or feel the wrath of the whistle-toting lifeguards. We weren't even allowed to put our feet in the water! All we could do was look with longing at the adults who slowly paddled their way in the suddenly calm waters. I dreamed of the day when the whistle would blow and I would remain in the pool while those around me would have to leave. I dreamed of the day it would be MY turn to bask in the glory of Adult Swim time, when that whistle was not meant for me! To be that old! Forget voting, smoking, purchasing alcohol, buying lottery tickets or real estate, I looked forward to the day I qualified for Adult Swim! And then that day arrived and what a glorious day it was!

Well, yesterday, in a discussion with my boss, he informed me that Adult Swim was designed to give the lifeguards a break, not about rewarding ME for my age. He also said that at his pool, they allow kids younger than 3 in the pool during Adult Swim, which I think completely defeats the purpose. At my pools, the Adult Swim age was strictly enforced, none of that "under three" business.

Anyways, I think I'll still hold on to the belief that Adult Swim time is all about me, and try to forget that it's really for the lifeguards. Ignorance really IS bliss...