Reading Notes: The Brothers Grimm, Part B

I started with the story of the Six Swans. I somewhat like that even though she was beautiful, the king wasn't happy. I'd like to believe he was more than just a shallow man who wanted a trophy wife. I also liked that he protected his children, showing me that he's actually a decent human being who was just put in a tough spot. The other king? Yeah, didn't like him as much. Who marries a girl who is clearly struggling and NOT SPEAKING.. Ah well, at least the girl is faithful to her family. I cannot imagine 6 years of not speaking or laughing. What a terrible fate, but I guess family is worth it. I'm glad she stuck it out until the end.

True family. Image: Un-Textbook

Reading Notes: Crane (Brothers Grimm), Part A

The "Robber Bridegroom" caught my attention, so I knew I had to read about The Brothers Grimm.
In the story of the Fisherman and his Wife, the wife was really starting to annoy me with how unsatisfied she was with everything. I would have left such a terrible person, or at least, not have married her.. I liked that the bride had a gut feeling that the man wasn't a good one. Female instincts are not be mocked! I would have run from that house the moment I heard that voice seemingly come from nowhere. Yikes, what a dark house. I tried my best not to visualize what happened with the other young girl..At least she got justice in the end. Good riddance.

Serves her right. Image: Un-Textbook

Reading Notes: Italian Popular Tales, Part B

For the extra credit reading this week, I wanted to finish up the Italian Stories from last week! I'm glad Master Francis had "incomparable courage" because if it were me, I would most definitely have run at the idea of a strange voice coming from a strange hole in the ground.. Wow, I never would have guessed the man was Pilate. What an interesting reveal, but so sad for the poor carter. Pilate was "neither saved nor damned". What a fate. So, the second story had me cringing from the start. Incest- no bueno. I was laughing at the poor sexton who could not catch a break, even though he wasn't exactly being careful, just putting everything on benches. I honestly did not expect the story to actually end happily, but hey, good for him. He got the dog hair.

How could such a little cutie make a man run in circles to heal him? Image: Wikipedia

Famous Last Words: The Last Stretch

I cannot believe it is already time for finals. This semester has flown by with no signs of stopping until finals have stomped all over me. Unfortunately, I have not always been the most diligent with this class. Because it's online, I think it's harder for me to keep track of things and remember to actually set aside time for it. By the time I remember or get free time, it will be too late for me finish things, most specifically, the project.
As far as the reading goes, I liked this week's a lot. As a huge fan of Disney and fairy tales, I liked hearing about Puss in Boots' origin. Honestly, I had never heard of him until I watched Shrek, so I didn't even realize he actually had a story of his own. As a supporting character, he was hilarious. His cockiness, the boots, and his accent were some of the most entertaining things about him. I liked that the original Puss in Boots also had a witty side to him. It seemed unusual for a cat, of course, but I think it was an entertaining story that could add another dimension to our beloved animated friend if we use our imagination a little bit.
My other classes are a little hectic right now. My finals actually begin this week, so I'm definitely worried. I have a presentation in my genetics lab tomorrow along with a lab report. Then, I have a lab final on Wednesday as well as a chapter test and final on Thursday. I'm not the best at planning my time, as I've sadly said before, so that's all starting to catch up with me. I'm trying to be proactive and balance all my classes, but it's tough, especially when we don't really have a Dead Week.. All my professors are still teaching brand new material, so it's going to be hard to crank them all out. Hopefully, it goes well!

This will be by the end of this week. Image: Pinterest

Wikipedia Trail: From Puss in Boots to the Oscars

Since my reading for last week was Puss in Boots, I decided to start with him. I wanted to learn more about the original fairy tale, where he was also known as "The Master Cat" which seems fitting. Perrault was apparently not the first one to use a trickster cat as a hero, as Puss in Boots has been used. From there, I decided to learn more about the movie Shrek. This was one of my favorite movies when I was growing up, and Puss in Boots was a great addition. I cannot believe it actually came out in 2001... It feels like just yesterday that I was watching it for the first time. Apparently, it won the first ever Oscar for Best Animated Feature, which is an awesome acclamation. So, I decided to look at the other movies that have won the same honor. Inside Out, Zootopia, and Coco have won for the past three years. It's cool to see that so many different movies can be successful in different ways.

Learning by HEART: Happiness Jar

So, I know this is already too late, so I probably won't be able to share my results, but I really like this idea. Especially with finals coming up, it's very hard to find things to be happy about. If I was trying to find something for today, I would say I'm happy I have a job that I like. It's not the easiest job in the world, but I learn so much and my physicians are great, so I'm very thankful. Let's hope I can keep this going for the rest of the week!

Growth Mindset: Cats Galore

As most cats do. Image: Growth Mindset Memes from BlogSpot
I liked this because lately, I've been trying to take more time to smell the roses which for me, is definitely a new thing for me. I normally spend so much time trying to finish everything up and take care fo what I have to do, that I forget to take some time for myself. It's definitely good to try new things.


SAME. Image: Pinterest
I picked this one simply out of amusement. There have definitely been times when I have been trying to fix a problem. I have gone the most complicated routes before realizing there was a much simpler solution. This picture is hilarious.


Cuteness to the max. Image: Pinterest
I picked this out of sheer cuteness. I don't actually like cats in real life, because I'm not great at handling pets, but I do think they're adorable in pictures. Perseverance is key to succeeding.