Hey Everyone!

Wow how quickly is summertime going by? Mid-August already, can you believe it?

It’s safe to say I am home now, Michigan and Chicago was a blast! It was a bummer not having access to internet at our cottage, but at the same time, it was needed break from the computer screen. I spent a lot of time with my family, which was such a blessing, being a rarity that we all get together. I got to visit with Grandma Fetters, and enjoy some free time either lounging on our dock, or tubing and swimming in the lake! I loved how green and open the midwest is. Sometimes when sitting on the dock or on our screened in porch, I’d write in this cute,vintage journal that my friend got me for my birthday! I love it and I am excited to fill it up with thoughts, poetry, and stories! I went on a few bike ride adventures with my sisters, we saw deer! Haha that is like a phenomenon out where we live. We also managed to get ourselves lost, but it was fun exploring nature’s beauty. On another subject, to get to one spot on the lake which is just a must-see kinda thing, family gathering spot,  there are these daunting stairs that are there in place of a  sand dune. Man, those were a challenge getting up and over. By the time we got down my knees were shaking and my ankle was aching. It made me realize, not that I was out of shape, but that I am incredibly tight in my ankle! I am having to overcompensate with my right leg more than ever, and those stairs of about 400 or so made my feel the effects of my neglectful behavior. :/ What am I thinking? I am just hurting myself and making physical activities that used to be a breeze so difficult. I even had to pass up climbing this one ‘traditional’ sand dune with my cousins because I knew my left side couldn’t handle the sand climb like that. My calf muscle and my achilles tendon would never forgive me, and I could only imagine what I could do to myself on the run down. So that was a no go, and I just have to move on because me telling you all this really solves nothing. I just have to take that as an ‘eye opener’ and try to improve my tightness with the stretching that I so easily avoid. I’m going to try to wear my brace more often, I know that’ll help.

On a happier note, Chitown was SO fun! Shopping, and walking, and people watching…there is just so much to see and do. Opportunity is everywhere! I love girl time with my cousin Meagan and my sisters. Hope you’ve all been enjoying yourselves! Any fun adventures or vacations you’d like to share? What is your favorite thing to do during summer?

While in Michigan, I was able to tour Hope College, a  small liberal arts school in Holland where we stayed. I liked it very much and would love to come back during winter to actually experience snow and get an idea of what ‘weather’ is really like. Haha, because in California, there certainly is not four seasons.

Since I’ve been back it’s been non-stop friend and beach, work, and gym time! I love it all, but I can’t believe that school starts in a little over two weeks for us! September 1st….yikes… better get on that summer homework :/I admit I am a procrastinator! It is what us teens do best. :p Right now, its go time for applying to schools, getting scholarships…and readjusting to the idea of yet another school year! Senior year. Wow. This is going to be a good year, I can just feel it.

Well, no doubt that I’ll be on again soon to keep on rambling on about the ongoings in my life…I have to attempt some heavy reading for school because it won’t get finished without me! Thanks for readin’ in on TCP Hope you’re all well and ready for fall because it’s coming fast!

-Katy