These readings for this week was a very interesting inside look as to what it would be like to be disabled as and held at a lesser standard than those who are considered "normal". I really enjoyed the Glee episode this week because it was a different way of learning about being an outcast and how being different can be both negative and positive.
The story of climbing the mountain and how it symbolized life and getting over that one big hill was interesting and, like Glee, showed how difficult it was for someone to be disabled and not able to do acts that "normal" people--her friend--was able to do more easily. I really liked the perspective that she gave on how she didn't like being treated, or held to lower standards than other people, and that it was more frustrating than anything. I had never thought about this concept in that way, so the new perspective was welcomed and made me realize that if I was in her situation, or a similar one, that I would probably feel the same way--that in order to do something "easy" or something that would never get recognition for anyone else (like that runner who came in last but was still congratulated and cheered for once finished).
Allison Weening, Post 8
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