Reading: Sita Sings the Blues

This reading was a refreshing and unique perspective of the Ramayana. I enjoyed the side story of Dave and Nina as well as how the narrators would argue about the plot of the story. The animations cracked me up. I really enjoyed the visual version of the story. I found a lot of differences between my envisionment of the characters and the movie's.

I also liked actually seeing the wise elder teach Rama and Sita's kids in the forest. I felt like the written version did not go into much depth. I liked seeing the parallel between the Ramayana and the story between Nina and Dave. It still makes me sad that after all the trouble, they still did not live happily ever after together.

Author: Nina Paley

Title: Sita Sings the Blues

Year: 2008

Wikipedia Trail: From KC Chiefs to NFL

Kansas City Chiefs: 
I started by reading about the Chiefs after their Super Bowl victory last night.

Super Bowl LIV:
I then followed the trail and read about the game that took place last night. That included reading about both teams' seasons and the stats from the game.

San Francisco 49ers:
I then read about the Chief's competition. I felt bad for Kyle Shanahan because his team blew the lead last night as well as a few years ago when they lost the 2017 Super Bowl to the Patriots.

National Football League:
I then looked and read about some NFL history and fun facts.

NFL Symbol

Tech Tip: Ninja Text

This was super fun to create!

Ninja Text Generator

Learning Challenge: Happiness Jar Part 2

I greatly enjoyed the happiness jar challenge. At the end of the week, I was able to reflect on the things I am thankful for in my life. It was a great positive note to end my week on. My favorite piece I wrote down was the small blocks of time that I got to spend talking with my mom, dad, and little brother. I often take these moments for granted, but I was glad to reflect on these moments and cherish them. I would recommend this challenge to everyone.

The Happy Jar from Pinterest

Biography: My First Home Run

I stepped up to the plate with the game on the line. We were down one run with a runner on first base. The pitcher wound up and released a high and tight fast ball. I did not think. I just reacted. I trusted my hands, and they did not steer me wrong. I connected with the pitch and followed through with my swing. It was a deep fly ball to left field. I began my jog to first base, but realized the ball travelled over the fence. I had hit my first homerun, and it helped my team win by one run.

Author's Note:
I wanted to give a step by step perspective of my first homerun. It was a great moment for my team and I, and I wanted to share it with you.

Homerun

Microfiction: Quick Baseball Story

Six word: Swing, crack, ball flew off bat.

Hint Fiction: The pitch comes in. The batter swings hard. The bat smacks the ball, and the ball flies over the fence!

Author's Note: I wanted to write a brief baseball story. I tasked myself with a quick story, and then one with a bit more detail.

Baseball Bat

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