Famous Last words

When I started this class out I was not used to the work schedule anf grading your own assignments. I was turning everything in last minute or a minute late and missing things that needed to be included in your blogs. After this week though I think i have a pretty good  idea of how to get things done on time and efficiently in this class. My favorite part about this weeks reading was when Rama broke the bow to win Sita's hand in marriage. I think my best writing this week was Story Telling 2. I could of done better but I ended up wasting up some time and having to rush some things. In week three, I plan on changing my writing style up to see what can do and where i can go with it.  I saw a lot of great stories, i liked how anu's made her into a children's story with a moral at the end and also nicole's story including both perspective of Dashartha  and his wife. This week has been pretty different. I went to OUIS event and meet some new people. I started working during the week and the weekend. It is gonna be hard to balance work and school but If i can focus I can get done.The weekend began by coming home and immediately having to yard work from saturday morning to the afternoon. Then right after that I had to cook on the grill for my family's cookout. On sunday, I usually work with my dad fixing people A/C and blowers. I tried to decline this week because of upcoming tests and homework but i still went anyways. It ended up pushing back all my homework with i try to get sunday (which why i'm still writing his 7 minutes before its due.) Even Though its been a hectic week, at least it was fun.

(Too busy, websource; Alan O'Rourke)

Growth MindSet - Week 2

I have one huge problem that needs to get fixed and that is focus. Focusing to start a task, to stay on track, or to end task is something i need to get better at. I find hard to start studying and sometimes it will take upwards to an hour of goofing off to get something done. I'm a fast learning so when i study i can cover a lot in a short time but I can never stay focused. I always last an hour or two. Then I go back to goofing off. I'm always told that Its hard for me to finish anything. I never realized until last semester but its true I never finish what I say I will.  I have tons ideas into how i can improve myself this semester. One I am going to stay on campus to finish school work. Second, whenever I need to use to internet when i stay Im going to block sites like reddit until i'm finished studying. Lastly, I stumbled upon this book call De Brevitate Vitae (On the Shortness of Life in English) written by Seneca the younger, a roman philosopher.  From what i know so far, the book talks mainly over how to make lives meaning in the short time we have. Now all i left to do is to finish this book and accomplish this goals

(motivation, Websource: Celestine Chua)

Storybook Topics

Topic one: Dharma
I like the concept of dharma. The concept of dharma is not just visible in Indian culture and history but I feel like different conceptions of dharma are available in a lot of civilizations. I feel like this concept is  touched on in readings of Rama.  
Research:
According to Wikipedia, it is in many different religion like Jainism and Buddhism. It has multiple meanings relating to justice like laws, duties, and virtues. Though they mean the same thing each religion that includes dharma has a their own concept of it.  If you look on the flag of Indian the symbol on it is actually the symbolizes Dharma.

(India Flag,  Web Source: Wikipedia)

Topic Two: Traveling India
This is one of my favorite topics because you can do almost anything with it. I have traveled to India several times, in and out of my parents home region, Kerala. I think this topic will be good way to give actual experiences with famous temples like Madras.
Research:
India is huge and though it may seem that all of India may share the same customs and culture, that is not true. From personal experiences, traveling from state to state, you can see many changes in everything. There is an abundance about India that I do not know. Using hinduism.iskcon.org, there are seven ancient cities, four holy dhamas and many more sacred places.

Topic Three: Vishnu
I picked Vishnu because he mentioned several times in Rama. Though he plays a huge role in the story (being incarnated into Rama), I do not know any thing about him. From the story I have gathered, he is a very important god; very similar to Zeus. Since he is a very important God in Hinduism, he must also have a large list of interesting stories.
Research:
On Vishnu's Wikipedia page, he is labeled as the supreme god. he also holds the title of Preserver or the Protector. Compared to western ideas Vishnu looks different. He is pale blue and has four arms. Usually he manifests himself into many different heroes to slay demons and to protect people.

(Vishnu, Websource:Silenttruth.co.uk)

Topic Four: Brahma
After researching Vishnu and reading about Shiva, I have found there is another god named Brahma. I picked  Brahma because even if he is one of the main gods, I have never noticed him at all. He has a very interesting backstory and being the god of creation, he should have a lot of stories revolving around him.
Research:
Shortly after finding out who Brahma was, I learned that he was one of the three main gods (Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma). He was born second out of Vishnu's belly button and is labeled the creator god. Usually Brahma is depicted with three heads.

(Braham, Websource: Wikipedia)

Storytelling Week 2

In the world of old there were two kingdoms. One was the kingdom of the great valley and other was the kingdom the great mountain. Separated by several thousands kilometers,  these kingdoms held the some of most beautiful cities in the world. In the capital of the great valley was called Valei. This city was renown for its vastness and architecture. The city seemed almost endless and the yellow given of by the buildings made the entire valley shine like the sun. The people of Valei were prideful of their city and their people. Not one day would go by were a person was not fed. The capital, Moubei, rested at the very top of the Great Mountain overlooking the entire world. Though it was cold the business of the city and the kindness of its residents were enough to keep the Moubei warm.

The King of Valley, Khang, was rich, strong, and powerful man but there was hole in heart that needed to be filled. Even though Khang had a Queen Quinn and hordes of women wanting him, he could not produce a male heir for the throne. Khang had then decided to sacrifice a great beast to appeal the gods. Later that day he fought and killed a giant forest tiger. He said, "Oh gods, with this offering can you please grant me with a righteous Heir." Three Months late Quinn gave birth to four sons Anson, Stanly, Duvan, and Tyrone.

Meanwhile in a High plane, the gods were in constant war with a beast named Akuma. This creature was cruel, violent, and held a hatred for the gods. Akuma was impervious to any god and so he could not be killed by them. The head god, Zeus, then reincarnated him self into a human so that he could slay the fowl beast who killed so many of his brother. Zeus then came to earth imbued his powers into Tyrone.

As time came to pass, Tyrone and his brothers went from children to grown young men. A shaman named Tobin arrived to palace and asked the four brothers to slay a demon that has been destroying villages in close by.  Tobin then Tyrone and Anson to slay the demon, Roy. When they got village, they saw that Roy was man with a snake body, whose hair was like little snake appendages. The men backed up from beast. Tyrone ready his arrow, tilted his bow, and killed the beast in one shot. The monster then turned into a pen. Confused Tyrone picked up assuming it would come into handy later.

Soon after Tyrone fell in love with a women named Sara. There love fell within two bounds heavenly and earthly since Sara was reincarnated version of Athena. Unknowing to Tyrone, Sara was the daughter if Lord Keith of the Great Mountain Kingdom. Tyrone went to city of Moubei After hearing Lord Keith's declaration. If any man can shoot an arrow and strike the bell at the very top of the mountain can become a Sara's husband. Picking up the bow Tyrone strung arrow back. He carefully aimed it and adjusted for wind. He let the arrow fly and it whistled through the air. The arrow flew at lighting speeds.  Until a boom was heard. The crowd thought it was thunder but Owhen they heard the second boom they knew that bell had been struck. The couple soon got married along with all his brothers.

King Khang growing old has to make a decision for the throne Tyrone is the clear choice but his Uncle wanted Anson to get the throne so he could control him. after manipulating the king, Anson weas chosen as the next heir and Tyrone was Banished.


Authors Note:
In this rendition of the story. The main thing that has been changed is the Characters and the setting. The style too was changed so that it was easier to understand. I changed the Hindu gods to Greek gods so that the story would be less confusing to a person who never studied Indian mythos.

(Hindu Dieties, WebSource: wikipedia)

(Greek gods, WebSource: Wikipedia)

Bibliography:
"Ramayana."by Valmiki websource: ouocblog.blogspot