Extra Credit Reading: Brer Rabbit, Part A

I did like this reading, but because the text was a little hard to understand, I didn't enjoy it as much as I wanted to. I could understand most of it, but certain phrases like, "he wuz one er deze yer natchul pacers" had me scratching my head. I liked the Tar-baby story a lot; to be honest, it was so unrealistic, I couldn't help but laugh! I actually found out more about these stories when I watched the Crash Course Mythology videoes about Tricksters. I had no idea that they were based off of slaves and plantation owners, so that was a cool continuation of the story.

Growth Mindset: Share Mindset with Someone

For this challenge, I talked to my roommate about what I learned in the TED talk. She agreed, but she was talking about how sometimes, she works best under pressure. This can sometimes mean putting yourself in a high-stakes position even when you might not be ready for that level yet. Maybe some people can skip levels like that, but I'm definitely a gradual progress kind of person. She laughed when I mentioned Demosthenes and I "joked" about how I should poke her with a sword every time she snored in her sleep.

Not always a good thing. Image: DeviantArt

Tech Tip: Course Announcements Email List

I'm someone who constantly checks their email. I have both my gmail and my OU emails synced on my phone so it's easier than having different apps. I like getting a daily email reminding me of what I need to do or things I need to know. I'll almost always check my email, so I make sure not to miss any assignments.