Indian Epics Work

I can't believe I only have six weeks left! I remember my first semester like it was a few days ago. Then I transferred to OU and here I am about to have a Bachelor's Degree under my belt! It's crazy how fast time flies! Part of me is going to miss the whole school thing but I think I'm ready to close that chapter of my life after these four years. I'm happy with the growth I've made not only academically, but socially and the amount that I've come out of my shell and learned to socialize with people. I don't dread huge family gatherings anymore. This semester I'm making a quilt top to make an instruction set for my Capstone class, and of course, I'm making a super fun storybook in this class! This class has been loads of fun, though overwhelming with commenting. It's okay though, the feedback is important, whether I'm giving it or receiving it. I think that's my top two projects this semester... but who knows the semester isn...

Writing by Adam Cleaver I decided to scroll through  http://www.advicetowriters.com/   and found myself excited about all of the quotes. I couldn't stop scrolling.  My favorite quote: " Our minds and souls contain volumes inscribed by our experiences and emotions; each individual's consciousness is a collection of memories we've cataloged and stored inside us, a private library of a life lived. It is something that no one else can entirely share, one that burns down and disappears when we die. But if you can take something from that internal collection and share it--with one person or with the larger world, on the page or in a story recited--it takes on a life of its own. " SUSAN ORLEAN I have always wondered about sharing my experiences through writing. I want to. And since I lost my best friend it's even more true to me that everything in her mind that wasn't shared is lost forever.

In this section of the series, Krishna gets to meet back with his parents in the cell they have been locked in for years. He fulfills his destiny and stays within that kingdom. I think if I were to tackle a story on any of this, it would be about the reunion with his parents. Their feelings and acceptance once it registers with them that their son is standing in front of them and has set them free. That it was all worth it. Krishna Playing a Flute Story Source : Krishna Epified Series

I decided that since my massive project is about the son of Krishna I would do some of my reading this week over Krishna. Well, assignment since I watched videos. Just watching this first portion was enjoyable. I can see how I can spin some of Krishna's characteristics into his son's character and I think that will be a lot of fun. But: Krishna's mom has a brother who is essentially evil. He is told that the eighth child of his sister will be the end to him. He freaks out and wants to kill the couple but instead locks them up in prison and smashes every baby they have. The seventh baby is transferred from her womb to elsewhere, assuming this will be important later? Then: the eighth baby is conceived, born, and somehow everyone is asleep as the father takes the infant out of the prison. Krishna is raised by another woman. He sucks the life out of Putana as she attempts to feed him her poisonous milk. As a child, he's a bit rambunctious. Stealing lots of butter...

I rode the wagon out to the cave. I'm only here because Mother asked me. She asked me to save these poor townspeople that have sheltered us. I know I'm here to defeat the feared rakshasa Bakasura. I'm jolted from my thoughts as the wagon crashes into the side of the opening of the cave. The wagon collapses and I fall with it. They couldn't even make a wagon sturdy enough, no wonder they're being munched on. I take a look around. All the food the townspeople sent is spilled on the ground around me. I realize I'm hungry. I shrug and decide to enjoy a meal here before seeking out this Bakasura. No sense in wasting the food I begin to chow down on the delicious fruits, bread, and cheeses when I feel something peppering my back. That is annoying, but this food sure is delicious. With a sigh, I leave the rest of the food lying there. I lick my lips as I stand and turn to see the cause of the annoyance. There an ugly rakshasa stands glaring. In his hands...

This comic book actually focused on Bheema more than anything or anyone. My favorite part was his defeat of Bakasura. He rides the little carriage out to the cave and sits down to eat the food. Bheema just sits and chills eating this food until he's done. He realized that Bakasura is throwing stuff at him and he just calmly continues eating his food. After he finishes he gets up and kills him. He seems highly annoyed by the whole deal and its kind of amusing. I would retell this story from his perspective and emphasize on his annoyance by this feared rakshasa. Bhima and Bakasura Story Source : The Pandava Princes: Pandu's Five Brave Sons

This comic book was quite interesting to read. It provided a strange overview of the Mahabharata but with the focus of Ghatotkacha. Though he didn't seem to appear that much in the whole Mahabharata, this book highlighted just how important his role really was. When I was reading the Mahabharata I thought it weird that a rakshasa ended up marrying Bhema, but it was for the sake of their son's importance. In contrast to the Ramayana, I thought the Mahabharata and this comic book provided a new look at the rakshasas. This one knew what was important, though technically he's a demon. If I were to rewrite it, I believe I would just give an overview of how Ghatotkacha felt during the massive battle. Bheema wishes for his help, and boom he appears. He successfully kills so much of the enemy that it's startling. He then creates an illusion that causes the enemy to run off because they're afraid. On the thirteenth day of battle, Abhimanyu is killed by Jayadratha a...

I am absolutely ready for the semester to be over! Though I will miss this class a little. But upcoming: I'm hoping to get back to being a week ahead... I'm tired of being stressed about the Tuesday and Wednesday assignment every week but I can't seem to get them done early because once I get the full week done I mentally cannot do anymore. I'm satisfied with my progress, technically by judging that I am ahead. I have been doing extra credit about every week. Now it's extra reading, to help with my project, but I switch it up when I feel like it. Sunrays

I feel like I have benefited from everyone's comments. Things in my writing that I didn't notice beforehand. They also pointed out things that needed some adjusting visually with my storybook. I've been appreciative of the feedback from everyone. I've felt pretty confident with my feedback towards everyone else. I just hope that people return the favor for the most part. Looking back over my Introduction post, I was satisfied. I have noticed that I associate people's stories with their introductions. A lot of the time I remember the intros I've seen and it helps me place the stories. I think I should start posting a question in my comment wall when I want to know what people think about a specific thing. If it's the latest story, or how they felt about a character's development. Whatever it is that I want other's opinions on. Cheezburgers

I have had the most fun in this class! It's gotten to the point that I show my friends and co-workers my blog and lately my in-progress storybook. I update a few select people in my life, including one of my shift leads at work about my work just in this class. I thought this class was going to be super intense, but I just enjoy it more as time goes on. I have to make myself work on my other classes' homework rather than this one. Though my blog is very much the default, I like how it looks. Probably the only thing I need to do is go back and edit my first few posts and fix some links. My storybook looks good to me. I'm so excited about it like I said, I show everyone. I made my little sister look at it. She was really confused by all the unknown names. As far as reading notes go: I have a weird way of doing it. I usually find whatever story I'm interested in rewriting and have some small direct idea of how I want to rewrite it. I write up a post sometimes inclu...