Metaphor?

"I'm bored!" She said today, to no one in particular.
The smell of spring, when not assaulting her allergies, is buzzing through her tapping her feet.
"I know I'm supposed to be LEARNING something with each experience but when are the lessons over? When does the practical application begin? It's all THEORY!"
Maddening to stare at the clear waters of a freshly cleaned swimming pool and not be able to jump in. We'll just READ about the swimming. We'll TALK about the effects of bleachy chlorine on our hair and skin. We'll practice holding our breath.
when
When
WHEN WILL WE SWIM?????????

Fuuuuuuuuuuck.