Growth Mindset: Thinking is Doing

I loved this meme because of its recognition of thinking being part of a process. I have a very analytical personality and often spend more time thinking about things before I take action that most people. People often associate a lack of action with laziness but I think it’s important to acknowledge that thinking things through is not a bad thing!

Thinking Cat
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Tech Tip: Canvas App

I chose to download the Canvas app. I didn’t realize they had an app but it will be great to use as a quick and easy check for a due date or to check upcoming assignments. I’m looking forward to utilizing this app on both my phone and Ipad. 

Week 2 Story Planning: The Husband Trial

Story Notes
After being away from Rama for so long, Sita’s purity was questioned by Rama. He refused to take her back so to prove herself she tested herself with fire and called upon the fire god. Rama witnessed her fidelity and took her back saying it was simply a test and he was happy to have her as his bride.

Sita's test by fire
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I would like to write a story about this situation but brought to modern day and with reversed roles in which a wife travels for an extended period of time and must prove that he was loyal.

General Story Plot

• Couple has been married for many years.
• The husband takes an extended business trip lasting 1 month.
• When he returns his wife demands a divorce because she is sure he has cheated on her during his time away.
• He begs her to find a way in which he can prove his loyalty to her.
• She gives him a test and he fails.

Key Characters

Wife, Sita: She is a strong woman that stays at home and cares for her children. She has a no nonsense attitude and will not stay with a man who does not remain loyal to her. She is suspicious of him on his return but is not an overly suspicious wife. She is determined to know whether her husband had cheated on her and will not stay with him if he has.

Husband, Rama: He had a womanizing reputation prior to his marriage of Sita. Sita’s friends and family have always been skeptical of whether he truly has changed his ways. He goes for a business trip in which things get out of hand. He loves his wife but temptation has led him to stray. Her suspicions makes him nervous as he knows he has done wrong but he hopes his efforts will allow him to convince her of his love for her.

Bibliography: PDE Ramayana, Authors: M. Dutt, R. Dutt, Gould, Griffith, Hodgson, Mackenzie, Nivedita, Oman, Richardson, and Ryder.