When I move to Seattle I was always amazed by all the bodies of water in the city. And wherever you looked there was always a Rowing shell on the water. I was amazed by how beautiful it looked and how people look like they were so much at peace. I told a friend one day I wanna do that and she got me to talk to somebody who was a rower at Green Lake Rowing Club. That person brought in a master rowing brochure and my life changed forever! It never mattered to me if I was the only black person in a club - all I know is it was something that I loved to do and it brought me so much joy. Rowing has given  me the opportunity to row in local, national, and global regattas. The experiences I have enjoyed have changed my life.  Any opportunity I have -  I am always trying to convince people to try the sport of rowing.