Famous Last Words: One Week Left

Well, I did it. For the second week in a row I have completed all six regular assignments and all eight extra credit assignments. This past week was absolutely insane, and this coming week won't be much better. On the brightside, I no longer have the take my Experiencing Music final. Speaking of, if anyone is still in need of their fine art gen ed, I would HIGHLY recommend this class. It's so much easier and more fun than Understanding Music.

Anyways, on Friday my professor announced that anyone who had a 95% or above no longer had to take the final exam. Per the syllabus, we get three absences in that class before our grade is affected. I was a good noodle this semester and didn't skip a single class period (for this course at least). So I don't have to go to the last three classes (M/W/F) this week. All they will be doing is studying for the final, that I no longer have to take. It hurts my heart a bit because that was the one class I actually enjoyed showing up to. This course doesn't count. We don't actually have to go to class. I mean, Why couldn't I get out of my Organic Chemistry final instead?

This week I have this class (I need the week 15 help), an oral exam in Italian, and a research presentation in Organic Chem. It's gonna be a struggle with lots of late nights. Then, this weekend, my sorority is doing a holiday dinner with our brother fraternity. I'm going to go over to my friend Alyssa's apartment to get all dolled up and bake a crap ton of pumpkin bread. I'm so excited!

After finals week, I'm flying from OKC to Florida where I'm meeting my family to go on a week long Caribbean Cruise! It's gonna be a lot of fun, especially since the drinking age at most of the places we'll be stopping is only 18 (RIP to my little bro who's only 17). I hope everyone can finish out this semester strong. We're so close guys!

Also, I finally got my pink christmas lights hung up in my room! Yay!

Me realizing just how hot these 90s era lights were
making my flammable body pillow
(Personal Photo)

Reading Notes: American Indian Fairy Tales (Part B)

1-3. The Boy who Snared the Sun

• I just want to see the boy get pulled into the sky by his lasso.

4-6. How the Summer Came

• There is mention of a great flood in this culture too
• There has to be some truth to it

7-8. Fairy Bride

• I would love to write about the girl's point of view as she goes to the fairy world and gets married

Fairy Bride
via Pexels

Story Source: American Indian Fairy Tales, W. T. Larned

Review: Week 14

Source: Class Announcements, Sunday, December 2

I chose this picture this week because it's dead week and I feel this meme on a spiritual level. It's been a rough semester.

For the video, I went back another day to the Saturday, December 1st class announcements. This short story is absolutely adorable and the sullen teenager playing video games reminds me a little bit of my younger brother. Have a look!

Wikipedia Trail: From Ebenshausen to Nuclear Fusion

I started of this joureny with the "Random Article" button on Wikipedia. It took me to Ebenshausen, a municipality in central Germany. Then it was off to Vehicles Registration Plate. Next was Metal. Finally, I ended on Nuclear Fusion.

Germany, my starting point.
Source: Wikipedia

Learning Challenge: Crying Alone in My Room Before Class

This week I looked at the Empathy Challenge "I Wish My Teacher New..." reading the note from so many young children about fighting parents, sketchy financials, and even homelessness has me fighting back tears as I type this. The worst part is that it was done anonymously, so there isn't much that can be done about the situations since you don't know who wrote it. I understand why it probably had to be that way though. I just want to go hug all of these poor babies.

Boy Crying via Pixabay

Growth Mindset: Kitty Cats

Challenge: Explore the random Growth Mindset Cats

I'm actually VERY allergic to cats, so these kittens will have to do. Here are three of my favorites:

Look at this cute little bean :) (Source)

This cat has no shame at all (Source)

SO CUTE!!! AHHH!!! (Source)

These are in no particular order of preference. I just found two super cute kitties. For the second photo, I related to the "What Have I done..." look on the cats face a little too much.

Tech Tip: Canvas Mobile App

I've had the Canvas App downloaded since freshman year. You can technically access Canvas through the OU app, but the dedicated Canvas app works so much better. The interface is smoother and more colorful the the OU app. I would highly recommend anyone who isn't using this already to go download it! If nothing else, it's really helpful for checking your grades easily. I wish it would alert me to due dates, but there's probably just a setting I missed. Oh well.

Week 14 Story Lab: Overview of Mythology

I am in love with Crash Course videos just in general and this trio was no exception! I was a little disappointed that it wasn't one of the Green brothers hosting the episodes though. Overall, these video were fun and informative. I appreciated that they took the time in the first episode to apologize in advance for the possibility of insult to some religions, and that inherent sexism in hero stories was addressed at the beginning of the 3rd video (episode 25). The joke about Rick Riordan was cool too because I was that kid that got a *little* too into the Percy Jackson series in elementary school. The progression of stages that are discussed were super interesting. Listening to the descriptions actually made me think of the story of Disney's Mulan (if you include the sequel). There is also some similarity to the personal stories of those who have served overseas.

Video Source: Overview of Mythology Playlist

Reading Notes: Hans Christian Andersen (Part A)

Note: These are all very famous tales, so I didn't feel the need to include a synopsis with these reading notes.

1. The Princess and the Pea

• Inverse what the prince is looking for
• Princess are too sensitive
• Mom keeps trying to set him up
• He puts a pea under the mattresses
• If she complains, he refuses her
• He falls in love with a street girl
• Forgotten royal lineage so she ends up being okay to wed?

2. The Emperor's New Suit

• Narrative from the swindlers' POV
• The getaway during the parade

6. The Little Match Seller

• The girl must live!
• What if someone in the house takes the trash out and sees her?
• She could get adopted!
• Yes, I like this

The Little Girl
via Pixabay

Story Source: Andersen Fairytales