My first Summer Games

   So you guys know how I didn't post last  summer , so  I decided to post about  my first Summer Games.  My first games  were back in June.  I have been in Special Olympics for more than ten years and I have not had an opportunity to go to summer games until this year.  I actually got chosen for both swimming and track, but you can not do both so  I participated in my local track  delegation.  The games were held at UC Davis.    On Friday morning we took a bus to  UC Davis.  It left around noon.   There was a lot of traffic so we arrived in Davis around dinner time.  Once  we got off the bus, we were handed name badges and  wristbands. We dropped off our bags and went to dinner. The dining  hall food was amazing. There were so many good choices.  Below is a picture of my dinner  Friday night.

 After dinner, it was time for the Opening Ceremonies.  I got to hold the banner for my county.  Our coaches gave us matching  Blue shirts for the Opening Ceremonies. The opening ceremonies were lots of fun I just wished that they didn't use the word inspiring so much.

  Our dorm room was located on the top floor of the building.  There were two people in a room. My roommate was very clean, me  not so much.   I actually was kinda nervous  about sleeping because  this was the first time that I had slept away from home.   I thought I would melt down.   Turned out I was fine.  I just played iPad games and read the  book the  T and  D  gave me as my college graduation gift. I went to bed around one am which is my usual bedtime.


 My coached woke me up early on Saturday. I was very excited because  I had slept through the night without incident.   After getting ready and having breakfast  it was time to do  what I had come here for. I was going to run track.   My first race was the 100-meter dash. I  got bronze in that.  I did way better  in the shot putt.   I got gold  in that.

 Lunch was a bento box. The food  was really good.

 There was a dance  Saturday night. I  wore a dress and danced the night away.

 On Sunday. I threw  the turbo javelin for first place and had an  IRL  with    Beth, Patrick, and  Rene.  Later we had  the four by hundred relay. Our team got silver.

 Left  to right   Renee of Paraeducate,  Beth of National Catholic Board of Full Inclusion,  Patrick and  AZ 

I also got a temporary  tattoo.

 Me with my temporary Tatto a few days later. 

  I melded in all of my events.  Not bad for  my first Summer Games.

Fasion with Cerebral Palsy

    Hi guys so if you know me you will know that I like to dress more like a kid.  I like to wear t-shirts  and tennis shoes .   I even wore tennis shoes to my  college graduation.  Today I want to  tell you why I do not dress  like my age.



   Bras


    I have trouble wearing traditional bras. It is  nearly impossible for me to get one of them on  and the material feels weird aginst  my skin.    I problem solve this by wearing a sports bra.   This causes me to wear  T-shirts.


T-shirt


I do wear t-shirts a lot because they are the only way to hide my sports bra.


Dresses
 I always tend to be cold and uncomfortable wearing them.

Jeans
I can wear regular jeans and do the button:however, I like the ones that pull  on my mom found  online.
Tteneshoes 
 I like teneshoes  because they give me ankle support.


 So there is a method to my choices.

Sunday movie l

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Inclusion is possible for kids with Down Syndrome

This looks good

 



Have a good weekend

Disability Discount

 Image  description   A group of white rubber tees.  

 Yesterday, I went to my local driving range.  This is the same place where I play for Special Olympics and  where I played in high school.  I needed a rubber tee, the one pictured above.  So I went to the pro shop. The guy gave me one for free
 Now  I felt awkward accepting this for free because I am able to pay. I feel like he gave me it because I am disabled.  After  I was doneI  went back and he insisted this I did not pay.I  wish that I could have paid because I do not want to be pitied I want to be considered  a regular person who is expected to pay.  For me  being seen as an adult is something that I am struggling with lately.

JOB HUNT

            Hi,guys  so in  June  I graduated from a local university with a BA in Liberal Studies.  So now I am looking for a job.  Job hunting is a difficult process for  everyone but I    think it's y hard when you are disabled.   AS of now  I have applied at  the following places


 Toys RUs

 My local community college

 Pals

 Target

  I asked to volunteer at the local Down Syndrome connection  but I  they didn't have any openings


 Yesterday I did go to the mall and look around . I went into a hand full of stores  gathering job applications.    I had DR. G  help me fill out  the one to Build a Bear and dropped it off  last night.