Change is what we say it is

This week I’ve made the transition to a new and bigger swimming pool — Vancouver’s just-opened state-of-the-art aquatic centre at Hillcrest Park. For the past 14 years, I’ve swum at Percy Norman — Vancouver’s first public pool — which closed its doors last Friday after 40 years.

I mourn the loss of Percy Norman. It was a very special place, one where unusually friendly staff have cultivated community, and where I have loved recognizing each of the 6:30 am regulars, and knowing many by name.

Now seeing these same people at the new pool, we commiserate and compare notes. It is so different. The bigger scale is not as friendly. The showers are in cubicles, instead of one big shower room. We don’t begin to know everyone. We can’t greet each other as easily, as we’re spread out too far. There’s no longer a chalk board with corny and inspirational quotes.
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As this first week has gone on, most, but not all, have begun to see good things about the new pool. We notice how many more people are swimming, and share news of the increased revenue. Neighbours who’ve never been to Percy Norman are showing up at Hillcrest. Three days each week lengths are a deliciously meditative full 50 meters. Sunlight streams in, and there’s almost a party atmosphere with music, play areas and a hot tub all in one big space.

I also can’t help but see the “flirt”: I’ve moved from a little pool into a bigger pool. Kinda like launching this blog/website and my new book.