Back up and Review!

My favorite imagine in a previous stream of our class was the one where my picture was posted. I always wanted my picture to be on there - even if it was just a blog post but it was a selfie of me! I loved that and thought it was so fun, especially because it just happened to be such an encouraging post from me.

 (picture previously used on announcement

 thread!) 

One of the videos I chose to watch were the Christmas songs. I am getting into the spirit and I am ready for it! 

Deskercise!

 (me rolling my neck)

Since my friends and I have had a conversation about being adjusted for the last two hours -I have finally decided to put this to the test.

The one that I liked the best was the shoulder roll. I really liked this because it popped my shoulder which I didn't know could pop. it is easy and can be done anywhere - guess that's why i really like this article.

I didn't like the open chest stretch because I am really unflexible and it isn't fun.

Week 15 - My Final Famous Last Words!

This is it y'all. It is THURSDAY! I have one more final and one more paper and I am done for this semester. It is completely bittersweet. I loved this class so the fact that it is over makes me really sad. I wish I could take it over and over again for credit hours just for fun.

This class has taught me a lot about myself and how it is completely possible for me to be a writer. I just have to sit down and start typing. Of course, practice makes perfect and that's what this class was able to do for me. I have thoroughly enjoyed the readings from the Untextbook ( which was also fantastic) but also reading other stories that I didn't think I would be able to! This way of getting ideas and finding out my creativity is still intact in my olden age of 20 is mindblowing.

Laura if you read this - THANK YOU. You have been an incredible professor (more like ally). You have been encouraging, kind and a helper. If I ever write a book, I am coming to you first to help me edit and be my partner.

To everyone in this class - I loved your stories. Never lose your creativity and talent.

And to me, you are better than you think. Never lose your spark.

 ( from my webcam) 

My plans are for this week to eat a bunch of delicious food ( I am looking at you, FROZEN ORANGE CHICKEN FROM WALMART), play my new expansion packs on Sims 4 (GET FAMOUS!!!!!!!!!!), and watch all of Ugly Betty and maybe Friends too since I have never seen that. Signing out for one of the last times - Goodbye Mythology and Folklore! 

Week 15: Growth Mindset

For me, the biggest area of my growth mindset is traveling. I believe that to grow in your mind you must be open and receptive to other cultures. Not to be that girl, but spending my semester abroad was life-changing. I got to meet people from all over the world by just staying in a hostel and meeting the people there. Some of them could get into the growth mindset thing and realize not all Americans are bad but I don't blame them for thinking this way. To not be stuck in your ways and grow with new opportunities is important and I believe traveling can get you there!

I have already used this in my schooling. I have taken the opportunity to travel and take classes at the same time. Except I didn't just take classes with Americans, I also took them and was often paired with German students who were in the same program as me. To be open-minded is a way many can grow and I believe traveling is the best way to do so.

 (My own picture and all the Dutch!) 

Week 15: Extra Credit Reading: Russian

The Dead Mother..... Sounds sad but okay..... okay wow morbid... weird flex but ok

This pope isn't very forgiving! A pot of gold in a grave? Weird.

I don't know if I like these Russian tales very much.

The Bad Wife is funny! I don't know if it was supposed to be but I found it hilarious.

Ah the Water Snake! A snake trying to marry a young naked girl. Interesting. The mother killed the snake! But what if she loved Osip! I am not sure that I understood the ending... interesting.

Friday is incredibly short. Sucks.

But Wednesday is so long? I hate Hump Day.

Russian Flag







BIB:his story is part of the Russian Folktales unit. Story source: Russian Fairy Tales by W. R. S. Ralston (1887).

Week 15: Tech Tips: Canvas Notifications

I did not realize Canvas Notifications were a thing that you could change. Some of the notifications I get through Canvas I get on email at the same time. Most of the time it is annoying but it can be convenient. Getting them through texts is something that would be way easier for me because those types of notifications really clog up my email. It was pretty cool! I did not realize Canvas could do all that just for notifications.

Week 15: Reading B

I am always one for gossip and royalty so these were really up my alley! There are so many stories but not enough time.

(Cordelier)
I thought this first story was a good read but I was a little disappointed. I was expecting more. It was also a little long for just one story.

These stories really hurt my eyes for some reason. The long paragraphs made it a little harder to focus on for me.

There were some really nice lines about being strong for women. I did like that!

Some of these have a lot of crime and fun things - secrets and killing! That is so fun!

A second virgin mary... Interesting! That is a story that doesn't get a lot of attention that I have seen. I thought it was a really interesting take.

These were a lot more religious than I previously thought I was going to be reading.