This is late, but then its still the New Year, so its ok. :D
So this year to celebrate the New Year, my uncle and cousins decided to start a new family tradition, that of swimming in Lake Michigan to welcome in the year.
They had it down to the second:
0:60 left ~ take off outer clothing
0:30 left ~ get out of the car
0:15 left ~ start running for the water
0:00 ~ in the water.
The plan worked out just like he said.
Well, needless to say, with going for a swim in Lake Michigan in just the swim trunks, in the middle of winter will be cold. And believe you me: IT WAS SUPER COLD!!!!!!! And while at the moment I say that I won't do it again, I've been told that I will do it next year or I will be forced to do it. Now how's that for loving cousins. :)