Reading Notes: American Indian Fairy Tales, Part A

I know these were American Indian fairy tales, but the moment I read "Iagoo", I immediately thought of Iago from Aladdin and had a good feeling about my story. I liked that there was a South Wind to counter the North Wind; it illustrates the importance of balance. I also like  Shin-ge-bis's boldness; he reminded me of David when he was the only one to fight and then defeat Goliath. I wish Oweenee's sisters were more supportive of her, though. It's a great thing to look at a guy's heart and not just his appearances. I'm glad she stuck to her guts, and eventually got the best of all the siblings' husbands simply because her love was the purest. I also really liked the descriptive imagery towards the end, describing the green forests and the yellow, rolling prairies.

The rolling prairies were swarming with buffalo. Image: Wikimedia Commons 

Reading Notes: Extra Credit, Crash Course: Tricksters

I actually really liked this option for reading. The animations, the stories, everything was so interesting! I picked Tricksters because I was somewhat familiar with the topic. In my Native American Studies class, we discussed tricksters and their prominent place in a lot of Native American legends. It's also the foundation of my project, so I was drawn to it from the start. I liked that animals played such a large part in the stories; they add more color and fun. I felt bad for the wolves and coyotes because they clearly don't have the best reputation. I really liked the series though, and I look forward to watching more!

Growth Mindset: Read an Article

25 Ways to Develop a Growth Mindset by Sara Briggs

I was struck after reading just the first one. I am not someone who confronts or deals with things. I like to brush them under the rug and pretend they never happened. This mentality affects a lot of the things involved in this list, so I have plenty to fix. I definitely don't see challenges as opportuinites, either. I'm SO TIRED of challenges :) I like when things are easy, and I don't have to work as hard. However, I do like the sense of accomplishment after I finish something that was challenging. I also seek approval from EVERYONE. I am such a people-pleaser despite my denial.. I simply want everyone to be happy. That means trying to get everyone to approve my actions. I'm going to strive to make a new goal for every goal I accomplish. It'll stop me from becoming too lazy.

Every failure can be turned into a lesson. Image: Pixabay

Tech Tip: Google Timer

I cannot study for extremely long periods of time without a break. I have to take a small break from all the learning. I had been using a timer on my phone, but I didn't know about Google Timer! I definitely like having something on my laptop that lets me see how much longer I have until I can take a Youtube break! It even makes a little beep in case I accidentally close it!