I would also hold on to the side of the pool and do flutter kicks, and gradually work up to swimming laps. |
It took me two months to work up the courage to ask her out and the relief and elation when she said yes was immeasurable. |
I have been half-heartedly trying to draft a post, but couldn't quite work up any enthusiasm. |
The plan was to pick a middle-of-the-road load to start, and then work up to a safe maximum in reasonable increments. |
Usually, once the story begins then I kind of relax into it, but there is sort of an anticipatory work up that happens. |
When you're fully relaxed, use a brush or a loofah and plenty of shower gel or soap to work up a lather. |