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Learning Challenge: Pomodoro Technique Check-In #2

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Tomato Timer. Source: F lickr . I have not been using this technique this past week, but I would like to go back to using it because it kept me really focused. I have the tendency of studying for long periods of time and it is a habit I have had since middle school. I would like to change this habit, so I could retain more information I am studying. I am going to try to start using this technique more often and use blogger to keep track of how I am doing.

Growth Mindset: Random Cats

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To grow, you need constructive criticism. To be quite honest, I picked out this picture because the cats are really cute in them! However, I do agree with the caption on the picture. When receiving feedback from others, I prefer constructive criticism because it helps me improve. I don't like it when people give back negative feedback because it makes me feel terrible about my work. Stay creative: try some coffee. Who doesn't love coffee? I mean, coffee can be bad for you but it is something I can definitely not give up. When I need to get stuff done, I drink a cup of coffee and get going with completely my work.

Extra Credit Reading Notes: PDE Mahabharata Part B

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Bhima and Hidimba "Now there lived in the forest on a shala  tree a ferocious rakshasa named Hidimba . He was of grim visage and terrible to behold; his eyes were red, and he was red-haired and red-bearded; his cheeks were of cloud color and his mouth was large, with long, sharp-pointed teeth which gleamed in darkness; his ears were shaped like to arrows; his neck was broad as a tree, his belly was large, and his legs were of great length." I really liked how this part of the story was very descriptive Bhima and Baka The townspeople in Ekachakra is controlled by  Baka Baka makes sure the people are protected from the enemies; however, to pay him back, the townspeople have to send him a cartful of rice, two buffalos, and a man or woman from one the townspeople's house every week If the house who is in charge of fulfilling the Baka's order failed to complete their duty, he comes to their house and devours every member in that house Bhima comes to the town...

Week 6 Story: The Crane and the Weather Girl

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The crane and the fish. Source: Pixnio . "Reporting to you live from the weather channel," said the weather girl, "The temperature today has reached an all-time high causing a drought that is decreasing the water levels faster than you have ever seen before. The heat is not the only thing affecting the water levels, the lack of rainfall has been doing some damage as well. There has not been a single drop of rain in the past few months to put it in perspective. This drought is unreal if you are asking me! It seems like the scorching, hot weather may lead to death of the animals that live in the water. Let's check out the bodies of water and see how they are doing today." The weather girl heads over to a small pond and noticed a significant reduction of the water. Due to low water levels, madness starts to abrupt from within the lake community. The fish start to stress out because their life is literally on the line if the water completely dries out. ...

Reading Notes: PDE Mahahbharata Part A

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Vyasa and Ganesha Uparichara (king of Chedi) was feared for robbing gods of their power; therefore, they sent Indra to bribe him with a crystal car that has the ability to carry him in the sky However, while he was flying through the sky, his semen dropped into a river and was ingested by a female fish who was later caught by a fisherman After the fisherman caught the female fish, a girl and boy came forth The fisherman told the king about his find and the king took the boy in his possession and left the girl to be nurtured by the fisherman's wife The girl, Satyavati is beautiful person but she had an odd, fishy smell to her Because of her beauty, she was persuaded by the rishi   Parashara to keep her virginity, and in return, she wanted him to get rid of her fishy smell  The rishi lived up to her condition and she became so sweet-smelling that it could be smelled from miles away King Shantanu and Ganga King Shantanu  was walking by the Ganges river when...