She knew the game and didn't want to play it.

What surprised her was the people known for community charity were the most ego driven, cliquey and annoying. She though they would be inspiring, humble and virtuous. She discovered that the authentic heroes were quiet about it. They were already fulfilled. You don't get paid twice, her friend Sam used to say.

At the local pool Mr. Testosterone was always staring her down during his underwater glides as if she didn't notice. She knew the game and didn't want to play it. So she switched her swim time and her swim lanes whenever possible.