u/healthy_punkk

I see quite a few mermaids online that do so, specifically in lakes or rivers, and I wonder if that’s okay? (As an example @the_magic_crafter does this often but far from the only one) Do most folks swim with their eyes closed? I rarely see folks with goggles but I know that many do use them! My fear is bacteria and amoebas 😬 in natural waters even ones that are fridgid cold. I grew up swimming in pools and playing mermaids there but when I swam in the ocean I rarely opened my eyes underwater (because ouch saltwater). I didn’t grow up around (swimmable) rivers or lakes so I don’t know what’s normal for swimming in those. I guess… my general question is: do y’all just swim underwater blindly if not in a pool? Like are your eyes completely closed? Any advice or experiences welcome! (Hopefully dumb questions are acceptable here) Thanks!

Anything and everything please and thank you!

I know that usually to swim underwater you would wear googles if you have contacts on so you can see underwater but that doesn’t seem very aesthetically pleasing… do most folks just swim blindly? Are there cute mermaiding googles out there? Recently I tried on a friend’s tail for the first time and I’m hooked but unsure the logistics of this so I’m reaching out here to ask! Thanks in advance for the advice :)

EDIT: I understand to not swim / open your eyes underwater in contacts. I apologize if my title was confusing. I’m asking what folks do instead to actually see underwater. Do you: Close your eyes and hope for the best? Open your eyes (no contacts) and just see shapes? Use prescription googles? What are the alternatives?

Please I’m desperate and y’all have helped me in the past with closet organization! I don’t want to buy another new set just for them to leave marks again. Any suggestions? Links appreciated! Thanks in advance :)

I am wondering what jobs / careers folks have transitioned to after teaching and why?

I work in childcare (ages 6-12) and when I first entered the field, I had the intention to get a masters to teach in a public school setting. Now after being so burnt out and overstimulated I’m not inclined to do that. I have even considered preschool teaching (another degree + student loan debt yay) but unsure about that route either. Most days I fantasize about leaving the profession all together but, unsure what options there are in this current job climate. So all this to say, I would love to hear others’ stories and experiences as to what they have transitioned to and why that ended up being a good fit for you!

Thanks in advance :)