Week 15: Reading Evaluation

I was surprised at how many stories I really was interested in. I am one of those students who rather skim their reading assignments than thoroughly read them. However, everything was different when I started reading Ramayana. I was always interested in the fact of Hindu Gods. I had a general knowledge about them but it was really nice to read more in detail. My favorite story was about Sita. I always knew the ideal love story was the ultimate goal for couples. I just never knew what Sita had to physically go through as well as mentally to get to her perfect man. I used a lot of interview diary,  strategies, love story point of view and the basic creativity. Reading and writing did seem overwhelming at time but that was also due to other school work. They were a good balance. For future students, I recommend to always write down the assignments weekly. Also, make sure to include the extra credit options so they are never missed.

Week 15: Reflection Over My Last Semester as an Undergrad

I cannot even begin to explain the benefits I have received from this class alone. Laura is hands down one of the best professors I have met in my four years at OU. Every semester we all say the same reminder of staying focused and on task but half way through the semester, it gets hard to find the time to breathe. Laura is the nice breath of fresh air. I love this class because of her. She finds the time to keep you on track and it really motivates me to do better. I have improved so much in my writing because of this class and my fellow classmates. I have improved on grammar, description and easily knocking out a page in less than 30 minutes. I have learned how to mold a story from reading another story. I love interacting with students through the blog. I was able to see such creativity shine through from each student. I have already told my other peers to take this course when they get the chance because it is exactly what you need to end the semester well.

Week 14 Reading Diary, continued: Nine Ideal Indian Women: Savitri, Damayanti, Sati, and Uttara Part B

This week I read a chapter out of the Nine Ideal Indian Women: Savitri, Damayanti, Sati, and Uttara by Sunity Devee in 1919. It was very interesting to read how deep of a detail she can go through and despite the book itself being almost a hundred years, the emotion attachment and the feeling that is displayed through the words are still the same. Out of the two women and their chapters, I gravitated more towards Sati. I enjoyed Devee adding so much respect for the mother nature and she portrayed those same insights through Sati. I like how she was first curious with Siva through the art of yoga. I am a huge meditation enthusiast so I was immediately intrigued by this detail in her story. I have a desire in trying Hot Yoga and maybe I can add that detail to my story this week. I was able to sense the love and passion the couple had for the world as well as for themselves. I loved the quote "you are my life because you are my love." A girl can only hope to hear these words come from their one and only. I am no sure if it is derived from her name, Sati but the Hindi word for life partner is "Jeevan Saathi." I think that could be my title for the story. I enjoyed reading about their location of where they started their lives together. Surround by mountains sounds very serene. I think the overall lesson to take from this couple is that spirituality is more important than materialistic things in life. When she was getting all dressed up, I instantly wanted to be her right then and there. In the end, love always has a way of winning. I think love is a great theme to play with in this week's story.

Shiva and Sati. Source.

Week 14 Reading Diary: Nine Ideal Indian Women: Savitri, Damayanti, Sati, and Uttara

In this week’s reading diary, I loved reading about Savitri because there was so much I did not know. I have read bits and pieces about her but did not know how devoted she was, to her husband. I was amazed on how much her love and faithfulness paid off in the end. I think adding the detail of her background was very important because it shows how great her up bringing was. She was adored and loved by all and she became this ideal woman who thought about love and dreamed about her Prince Charming. She never saw Prince Satyaban to enter her life so soon and so fast. Her parents agreed that everything was moving too soon. They did agree of the relationship later on but that was after bringing in a third source, “Narad.” He explained to the princess and the king that the prince was he was destined to pass within a year. I like how she did not give up on him due to this conspiracy or her parents’ wishes. It does pain me that such a great person like her would have to go through the knowledge of her husband someday passing on a daily basis. I think her courage is what struck to me the most. I would like to assume if I were to be in her shoes I would stay in the same though process and mindset, overall being strong. I think Savitri is a great character to play on in this week’s story line. Satyaban was a great character as well. Him being loyal to his parents is something I too look for in a companionship.

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Savitri and Satyaban. Source.

Bibliography: Nine Ideal Indian Women: Savitri, Damayanti, Sati, and Uttara

by Sunity Devee
in 1919

Week 13: Tech Tip Weather Widget

Weather Widget 

I love this tech tip. Not only do I love Oklahoma's bipolar weather but now instead of going on another source I can see from my blog what the weather is going to be like. It was so simple to add onto the blog too I feel like everyone should do it!

Week 13: Growth Mindset

Doesn't look like after turning 22 last week, I still have not gotten the hang of things. I have always been told that I am very mature for my age or that I know to be trusted because I uphold so many responsibilities. Honestly, I have yet to actually believe in these opinions. I feel like I am still 8 years old, running to catch the morning bus. I think people put me in a pedestal and all I want to do is get off it and lay on a couch. I know I am no where near where I thought I would be at this age. I had so much expectation of myself without even realizing that life does not work that way. I know I will get to a place where I am happy of my placement in life eventually. 

Week 13: Learn by HEART Challenge

This meme is the definition of my life right now. I am such a coffee addict that I seriously cannot function without it. On top of that, my sleep schedule is pretty crazy due to the many all-nighters so coffee does become my best friend. Even after four years, my coffee habit has not decreased but only increased. I hope that once I do graduate I am able to reduce my intake of caffeine. I even tried for a week without caffeine and let's just say that I'm thankful for the people that are still in my life.