read this and then go take a hike.

Ok, I just went on my first "physical" adventure in quite some time (and yes, I woke up really sore!) I went on a hike to the Ojai Punch Bowls with a few of my friends whom I go "way back" with. Anyways, it was really fun, but nothing what my friend Laura and I expected. I don't know if it's going to be my new hobby, but I kinda, sorta, recommend going on a hike if you want to get in shape/stay in shape. Follow this advice and prepare accordingly! 

Tips that will prevent you from looking like a city girl... which isn't a bad thing, just not for this type of situation.

• Wear proper shoes: if you are going to start hiking often, I would suggest investing in some good trail shoes. I was wearing my old Nikes and they just didn't do the trick. Poor things are now soaking wet and retired. 
• Lather up: Wear your sunscreen and then reapply your sunscreen! I'm pink...not in the singer sort of way either. 
• Bring food! Poor Laura and I, we thought we were gonna be gone for about 2 hours. NOPE. Thus we were starving and were begging the guys to share (thankfully they did!) 
• Trust yourself: If anything, don't second guess yourself. The minute to "over think" or question your next step, you will fall (just like I did. ALOT) 
• Hydrate: Bring as much water and you can hold! I was like a panting dog by the end of the hike. And we all know what sharing can give you (cough cough on my part) thus once I finished my water, it was gone! 
• DO NOT JUMP IN WATER WITHOUT KNOWING THE DEPTH (obviously we followed this, or we'd be dead) 
• Bring a camera: who knows what you'll see. 
• Get over the fact that your Iphone map won't help you find the way
• Note to self: just because its called a "hike" doesn't mean there is going to be a trail. 
• Hat and sunglasses = a must
• Try your best not to complain. No one cares. 
• Know what poison oak and rattle snakes look like 
• Make friends with the other hikers. We met everyone from the English to a dachshund in a life vest. 
• Jump in the jacuzzi for a well deserved soak. 
• Did I mention hydrate? Do it for the rest of the day. 

so thanks guys for the... adventure? 

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