week 11: curation

http://www.srilanka.travel/ravana

https://www.quora.com/Ramayana-Hindu-epic/Is-Ravana-a-hero-or-is-he-a-villain-Why

http://www.ancient.eu/Rama/

I have been researching a little bit a more about Rama this week. since their epic is the basis for my story book, I think a refresher was needed.The first link covers Rama in general it just helps me remember what happens in the story. the next two links were used so that I could help write Ravana’s case towards Rama. Since we only see him a villain I wanted to shed more light about the good side of Ravana.

(Rama and Ravana, Websource: Ramayana.com)

week 11: Growth Mindset

My main goal last week was just to stay afloat. Stay positive and just think ahead. yeah last week sucked but I managed to get it done. So far it helped me get ahead in most classes and get my work done in others. This week my goal is just getting ahead I can before my finals. I think if I can get my head into the right train of the thought and I can keep the coal pumping.I can study for these upcoming tests, do dance practice, and get through work and the

week and still have fun.

( Dont Give up, Websource: Lifehack)

Week 11: Tech Tip

My tech tip this week is not for your computer but it is for your phone. So basically there different names for it for the iphone its called jail breaking and the android it is called rooting. Now people always say “don’t do it” or “ it will make your phone slower.” Yeah, that is true but only if you download a ton of junk. The reason I do it is that it helps keep me organized. I have not done it to my new phone but when i had ill i did was make subtle changes and it too my own personal liking

(customize Android, Websource: reddit)

Week 11: famous last words

This week went a lot better than the last one. I bought a new pair of running shoes last week. So far they are literally the most comfortable thing i have ever worn. I worked out with them and i jogged with them but I have not actually broken them in. I started a new workout so that I can dunk on basketball. I could not start it yet because I am dancing for Diwali night but I already got everything. Even Though this coming week is packed full of tests, I am not really stressed. I made schedule to get me through the week. Monday and Sunday I used for finishing this class work. On Monday afternoon, I have to study for Spanish and Mondays reading and Do sociology homework. Tuesday, I have one class, I'm going to study for my Spanish test on Wednesday and then I study for m molecular biology test on Friday. Also On Tuesday I have to fit dance practice in so I do not miss steps on thist Saturday. Wednesday, I will just finish studying Spanish and get pretty deep into molecular. Thursday, I work most of the day so I have to do some late night reviewing and Friday I have work. Saturday, I work in the morning so Afterwards I would have to drive back to Norman and get my dance ready. Finally, Sunday I also have work. On every night this week, I have to finish these assignments before I sleep. SO far this schedule looks good to me. I just wished the rest of the weeks were as east as this one.  I think the last week was the final week where i will behind. We have been practicing for Diwali night all week, so far I think we will get the dance down by then.

(hard work, websource: Primer)

week 11: storytelling

Thank you, Thank you. That was Sita. Remember her name cause that may be the next Beyonce! I want you guys to give thanks to my DJ Rama. I know how you all been waiting for our main act. You listened to the up-n-comers now its time  time for the big dog. Well your wait is over! Now introducing the myth, the man, the legend, Lil Pandu ft Arjuna!!!"HOWWW ARE YALL DOING TONIGHHHTTTT!!.  Are you guys ready for me to spit some hot fire. I can't hear yall!! Are yall ready for these bars!

Coming from the land full of milk and honeys
Was a Pandu was the triple OG with all dat money

Now he had reigned king over this land
Till he it was his time pass
His brother who was born blind had to take command
Pandu had five sons, whose caliber where of the highest class

However the blind old man was not bare
He had a son named duryodhana
You could call him man whos hate was hot as a volcana'
This boy always held a grudge aganst the fantastic five
Yet he could not get these boys to just stop being alive
He tried mentally, physically, and even unrealistically
but these five stayed strong, whoerent just all brawn

Now all these men trained tried and true
Under a man name Drona
Duro's hate only grew
For Pandus were only geting stronga'

As time grew only so did these men
there was a gathering...you could call it a tournament
Now they fought hard and long.
Event threw some hadokens
Until Duro took one to far. I guess he had some bad temperament
Everyone took a chill. Until my main man Arjuna came with his song


Yall no yall hater better be quite quit cause im out her to slay
Aint no man that has ever been fit enough to play
Until this man karna came out
but yet he was the only prepared for the bout
we let arrows fly
No one could even see the sky

Once we finished,  we wanted know to the won
But throughout the crowd no one wanted to jump the gun
One side roared "Arjuna" while the roared  "Karna"
Now there was no clear victor in sight, but nah nah
In my eye i am will always be the greatest warrior, a man named Arjuna
*drops mic ....beat ends*

(Mic Drop , Websource: creativitypost)

Author's Note:
this weeks reading was a summary of the chapter writing in prose (in Rhymes). It covered the beginning and the tournament between the cousins.So decided to take it one step further and make it into a rap. Enjoy my first single under the name Lil Pandu. Hopefully, I will number one on the billboard charts!

Bibliography
"THE EPIC OF THE BHARATAS BOOK IASTRA DARSANA". Romesh C Dutt. 1987. http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/dutt/maha01.htm

week 11: Reading diary

I noticed that these books only cover major parts f the story. the last one covered the tournament between the kandavas and pandavas. Book II covered the whole marriage of Arujun and Draupadi. However they stopped before a critical part. They left out that the promise from the mother to the sons. I think it basically said they would share everything. So they would have share Draupadi. The story starts off with the 5 Pandus hearing about the wedding assembly. They go and they ask the suitors, “Mark this bow, assembled monarchs, and the target hung an high,Through yon whirling piercéd discus let five glist'ning arrows fly,Whoso, barn of noble lineage, hits the far suspended aim,Let him stand and as his guerdon Drupad's beauteous maiden claim!" Aruja accomplishes the task and the story ends. Compared to the original, This story is alot more eloquent and beautiful. While it deserved in some places like the quote mentioned above, too much of it makes characters seem more distant.

(Arjuna , Websource: Quora)

week 11: Reading Diary A

Originally, I planned on reading a comic book abut Krishna but I did not have enough time to check out the book. When I first read the reading, it said "English verse" at the very top. I did not make much of it but as it continued past the epilogue or introduction, the story was writing in prose. This certain was the most interesting read i have done so far. At first it was hard to follow but as I went through it just sounded more and more like rap lyrics.  The story starts off by giving a quick rundown of scene of the epic then like the original Mahabharata by describing the Pandu and his brother. It follows the story and hits major plot points like the competition and the match between Arjun and Karna. I found that having ambient music playing the background makes the prose easier to read. I just youtubed, "Epic music" and played the first one on low. 

(Karna vs Arjun, websource: blogspot)