Hello out there!
Soo I went on quite the adventure yesterday…this hike turned into an all day deal! It was super fun though, I got some great pictures of this waterfall we hiked around this place called Trabuco Canyon. We ended up going off road in my friends big truck, got all muddy and wet and fell off some rocks a few times… it was the real deal! I will definitely go back to this trail, Holy Jim Trail, which is rough 3 miles to the falls…and take it up to another place about 3 miles further called Santiago Peak. I’ve heard it is just a phenomenal view! I posted a few pics so you can see for yourself.
I was surprised by how easy it was, I didn’t get as tired as I normally would, so I was super happy about that. I stretched a lot before and after, and I think that is what truly made a difference in my capabilities. Yet I wasn’t prepared for the terrain. There werea lot of slippery rocks and tree roots…lets just say I had my fair share of falls the time we were out there. Haha, I am so ready to do it again though, being out there exploring is so fun. I think I might have to get actual hiking shoes for the future!
Except, my car experienced some pain while I was out exploring nature’s beauty…I got back to the desolate parking area where there was nothing around, to find my back window with a hole in the corner and an almost shattered window! I was so bummed, it looked like some one either threw a rock at it to cause so much trauma, or someone swerved out of the way to not hit my car, because my front rim on that side was caked with dirt that looked like it was forced inwards. It was such a bummer, but it won’t be too expensive to replace, luckily.
Besides that unfortunate event, finals..mid-terms… whatever you prefer, were a success! I am relieved, and ready to start this new semester! My only goal is to earn an A in physics. That class is so difficult for me, but I know I can do it if I just study diligently. How is school going for ya’ll?
Anyways, have a good week, I’ll be on again soon. 
-Katy
Waterfall
Trabuco Canyon
Beautiful (and slippery) creeks along the way!
We were eligible for MTV Cribs :p
There might be some things on that hike which will help you with that A in physics.
(Hint: waves and sound).
Love the photos, especially the land and your friend’s tie-dye shirt.
Stretch lots!
Haha yeah physics isnt my specialty…thats actually me in the tie-dye! :p thanks though!
Hey Katy, I got a link to your site from the Facebook group CP Awareness, I’ve read through your blog and I have to say, I love your attitude! You seem very mature for your age, and you come across as someone who puts 100% into everything they do! and it’s nice to read how you’re so involved with so many classes, it’s like you’re making the most of the opportunities offered to you at school, I wish I’d done the same thing back then, bet it keeps you busy and helps with your confidence
I was wondering, you mention having work to do in some of your posts, is that referring to school work or a job? if it’s a job, I was wondering what it is you do, if you don’t mind me asking?
Another thing.. this is related to C.P, I’m 24 years old, and have a very mild form of cerebral palsy myself (spastic diplegia) this affects mainly my legs, I walk on my toes tho I am able to walk on my heel, just a matter of reminding myself! also my balance is affected, and slightly in my hands.. I also have mild hearing loss as part of my c.p. But generally, I don’t experience any discomfort at all so I feel lucky. Anyhooo..getting to the point, haha! -
Do you ever get the feeling that some people are ‘too’ nice to you? like as if they’re scared of hurting your feelings or something ..? I have this feeling with a lot of people, even with friends. But it’s hard to tell whether they’re just responding to my quietness..I dunno, I feel like some people see me as ‘nice’ and ‘sweet’ because of my c.p, and I play up to that to an extent, for that reason.. does any of that make sense to you? Maybe it’s me thinking into it too much?! haha :S
Marianne
Hi Marianne!
I am very academically immersed in school, because I want to get into a great college, and I just find learning fascinating!
Thank you for all the nice things you have to say about me and my blog.
Yes, I have a job as a small personal training gym (www.tspot.org) you can take a look for yourself….it is owned by my parents but I get treated just as any other employee would. I am basically a receptionist if need be. The majority of my job is cleaning though, and keeping the gym open when we do not have clients, but there is always a chance of walk ins. I basically give any one who comes in a small intro to what our gym has to offer… prices, products ect.
I feel like our forms of CP are very similar! Although I don’t have hearing loss, I function fairly normally, my balance is off as well…I just have to stay on my stretching, exercising..all that good stuff, like any other person would to stay healthy.
Hmm in response to your question, I would say the same. I feel like some people doubt my abilities, and if they should “challenge” me. Perfect example, in middle school PE they’d always exclude me from certain activities if I wanted …yet I was capable of it, they just weren’t sure what I could do. So, on some level, yes I feel like people treat me differently. They are just trying to be ‘nice’ like you said…but as of late I just reject that idea and try to prove that I am just the same, if not stronger, than my peers. But my friends know that I don’t like being treated differently, and I love that about them.
I also couldn’t agree with you more in that people see me as nice and sweet too, and I just let them think that b/c thats not necessarily a bad thing. Yet sometimes it is frustrating because I think people just assume that I try to avoid talking about my CP… so it is never brought up unless I initiate conversation about it usually. I would much rather people take the time to get to know what I am all about, and what I have to offer them, instead of just overlooking the ‘nice’ girl that I am made out to be. I am a little introverted at times so maybe that is why too. And no! There is never such a thing as thinking too much! Haha, I do it all the time. I think of all the possiblities and reasons about human nature, and how people perceive me. Ok, I wrote too much haha…great question though, love this kind of stuff!
-Katy
The caption on the photo puts a smile to my face