Swim Like a Mom

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Guest Bloggers

Age? 25

Education? University of Florida / BA in Sociology; Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising / AA - Professional Designation Degree in Merchandise Product Development

Occupation? Independent Consultant and Distributor for NuSkin / Pharmanex; Independent Styling Consultant; Private Swim Instructor

Astrological Sign? Cancer

Relationship Status? In a brand new relationship

If you were and animal what kind would you be? Monkey

What's your favorite color? Turquoise

How would you describe yourself in three words? Passionate, Independent, Spirited

If you could be any character in fiction, who would you be? Ariel from The Little Mermaid because she is a sensitive soul deep down on the inside, yet driven and enthusiastic … and who doesn't want her long, gorgeous, wavy hair?

Pirates or ninjas? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Kate Ferguson

Age? 27

Education? BA in Sociology from UC Davis

Occupation? Actor, Writer, People Watcher

Astrological Sign? Cancer but I only fit the good traits I swear

Relationship Status? Mysterious

If you were an animal what kind would you be? Koala or a lizard depending on my mood

How would you describe yourself in three words? Random fact-or keeper, lover of apples and funnier than all the comedians I know … Was that three words?

If you could be any character in fiction, whom would you be? Alice in Wonderland

Pirates or Ninjas? I hang out with a lot of pirates and utilize my term "boogie down or walk the plank" but judging by the amount of disappearing acts and play combat I engage in I might be a ninja

Troy Lindner

Age? 35

Education? Arizona State University - Go Devils!

Occupation? Professional Health and Fitness Practitioner and Part-Time Professional Bass Fisherman

Astrological Sign? Saggitarius

Relationship Status? In a relationship

If you were and animal what kind would you be? Shark

What's your favorite color? Blue

How would you describe yourself in three words? Always in motion

If you could be any character in fiction, whom would you be? Batman (he's human with no super powers, but still considered a superhero)

Pirates or ninjas? Of course, ninja

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