This week, has been just as crazy as the last. However, I am
getting into the swing of things. Adjusting to new classes and figuring out
what is expected of me and when the deadlines are, has always been a struggle
for me. Regardless I am REALLY enjoying this class. It is forcing me to think
critically as I read others posts and find flaw not only in their writing but
my own. I have always thought of myself as a strong writer, but in technical writing.
Storytelling and reflection are seldom writing styles I use, and it is nice to
strengthen myself in other areas of writing.
On another note, classes are going well. I have gotten in
the swing of things, so to speak and feel much less overwhelmed. As I always
like to say, I’m “getting my life together” as I balance assignments, exams,
readings and of course work.
I am truly very excited to see where this semester takes me.
I have just got that gut feeling that I am going to really learn, and be successful
this semester (knock on wood, ha ha).
A note on Ramayana:
This book is crazy. It is unlike anything I have ever read
before. The stories within the story are
so entraining. It adds such a nice little flare to the reading, like little
side notes. Honestly, at first I was worried about this book. I know nothing
about India and this book was instantly discussing gods and goddesses and
famous Indian characters. It was a little overwhelming. Yet, Narayan really
finds a way to keep it simple enough for those of us, like me, who have no idea
about the culture to keep up and understand.
I know I say this all the time, but I really am excited to
dive into this class and, probably for the first time LEARN instead of
regurgitate information.
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| This image from Wikipedia, is kinda whats going on in my head: Everything |
I agree, this class is very interesting and I'm excited to learn more about Indian Epics. I was worried too when starting this class especially reading the book since I knew nothing about Indian stories. Narayan's Ramayana was easy to read after repeating the names a few times, the names were confusing to me at first but I got the hang of it. The stories were interesting but for some reason after reading the book, I didn't like Rama's character, even though the book was about him. I see Hanuman as the true character and not so much of him especially when he made Sita do the fire test. That was ridiculous.
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