Reading Notes: What The Moon Is

* I found this reading piece interesting, because I have never heard stories about the moon, except in Science class. I wonder why he did not want to be overheard by the spirits. Why so? I get that he did not want to reveal any secrets, but there must be more to this story.

* What is Lubras?
* The story is able to create visual images while I read it - use if imagery is great and it makes it much easier to follow.
* I wonder how the man who first saw Bunyip must have felt - I am sure my heart would probably have been beating out of my chest.

* I can recreate this story and use elements of the Tarzan movie or even The Jungle Book.
* A frog that blinded the man is quite different.
* I can incorporate the spell that is  cursed upon the girl and make the man do something to curse it.
* The names of flowers/ bushes or whatever it is, is difficult to pronounce
* The description of the eye being the moon is kind of gross, yet different.

Picture Of The Moon. Source: Wikimedia 

 

Bibliography: Australian Legends by C. W. Peck. Reading Link To What The Moon Is

Review: Sugar

I found a post on the daily announcement page about sugar. I looked it up on google and read more information on it and found the information very interesting. Languages has always interested me and that is why I chose the specific post. The Arabic word sukkar sounds very much like the Afrikaans word suiker. My father-in-law grew up during the time when sugar was rationed. Can you imagine how that must feel like!

A Photo Of Sugar Cubes. Source: Pixabay

 

Wikipedia Trail: From Callanish To Dolmens

1. Callanish
The word Callanish is derived from Scotland and is situated in the Western side. This place is famous for stones that were erected 3000 BC. It is known to be a megalithic monument. This reminds me of the rock finger in Namibia.

2. megalithic
 Megalithic refers to rocks or other large structures that form on their own and that is not built, using construction equipment. The word is derived from the Greek language, where 'mega' means great and 'lithos' mean stone. There are many megaliths around the world. Examples include the Middle east and Turkey.

3. Portal Tomb 
A portal tomb found in Europe is known as a portal tomb or a "dolmen". This specific portal tomb is a single-cavity which consists of two or more structures to support a table. It reminds me of a dinner table.

4. Dolmen Types:
There are five different types of Dolmens and each has their own link on Wikipedia, so it is too much information to list. I will have to spend more time to read up on this. I found this Wikipedia Trail to be very interesting and it reminded me of tourist attractions back home. 

A Photo Of A Dolmen. Source:Wikipedia

Growth Mindset: Believing

Yoda Ans Boy Talking. Source: Mathhombre

 

I found this meme and it immediately caught my eye. It is so easy to believe that something can not be done, but it is only when we start believing and start having a positive attitude and mindset, that we will succeed and not fail.

Tech Tip: Google Timer

I found the Google timer tech tip to be very interesting, as I have never heard of it. This tech tip was super easy and technology is so amazing and helpful. I used to use a timer for studying when I was in high school and found that it helped with information overload. I think I will have to start using this tool more often and allow myself to relax during study session.

Egg Timer. Source: Flick

Week 8 Growth Mindset; My Reflection

Graduating this year and only needing six more credit hours to complete my degree, I did not know what class to sign up for. I discovered the Indian Epics class and although I read the class description, I did not quite know what to expect. The first week I was all frazzled, because it was the first time ever for me to work with Canvas. I was able to learn it quickly, which made it so much easier to navigate through the course. Reflecting back on my very first growth mindset post, and how I grew personally - both in my writing and in other aspects of my life, I am amazed to see the difference. I am reminded once again of Carol Dwek's post and how the mind affects and is affected by everything that we do and growing one's mindset is something that can be accomplished everyday. I believe that this class is a great learning experience and it allows me every opportunity to grow a positive mindset.

Sometimes I find myself sticking to what I know, because it is the safe way, but as this course continues, I am able to explore alternative options and have learned a lot about time management, my writing habits and not being afraid to learn new techniques in my writing. These techniques will definitely come in handy for other classes and in the future. Procrastination is still a concern that I have and sometimes is very frustrating - which makes me choose the easy way out or not giving 100% attention to it. I will continue to work on it and push myself to go further. I still have a fixed mindset on certain aspects and I am confident that I can improve on my weaknesses and challenge myself to be better.

Hand Holding A Plant. Source:Staticflickr

Week 8 Reflections; Writing

Reflection Upon My Writing:

When this class first started, I had no idea how much writing was involved, but reality soon struck me. I was scared, because I have never written anything in the style / form that was required of me, but as the weeks went by, I became more comfortable. Throughout the semester, we have been given many writing opportunities in this class, which I now have to admit - is pretty fun and different. Taking this class not only allows me to learn new things about writing (and myself), but it also helps me to focus on my weaker aspects of writing and learn from my mistakes. I love the weekly reading assignments and I feel like freestyle as a form of writing is highly encouraged in this class. I noticed throughout my writing process that I will jot down a couple of ideas, write my story without paying too much attention to grammar and then use the rough draft to make a beautiful story. 

For this assignment, I read my first story "The Boy Who Craved A Pie" and my most current story "Vyasa And The Bean Stalk" and can see a major difference in my writing style - how I improved on grammar, the tone of my papers, etc and it is a really good feeling to know that I am improving as a writer. This will not only help me in college, but in my professional career as well. I am excited to continue the weekly writing and possibly experiment new techniques in the coming weeks.

"Let Your Words Flow" Source: Staticflickr