Tech Tip: Weather Widget

Weather Widget

I wanted to add this weather widget because I feel like mostly everyone checks the weather at least once a day. As a blogger, I feel like this is a must for your readers and yourself! It's a handy little tool to always be aware of weather condition in Oklahoma, which sometimes can be drastic. If you're a traveler, then this is a must! Hope this inspires you all to add a weather widget in your own blogs. A link on instructions is located above. Happy blogging!

Famous Last Words: Labor Day Weekend

 

Dallas Museum of Art 

Picture by KeithJonsn

Source: Wikipedia 

I feel like this is exactly the kind of extra credit opportunity I needed this week because there was so many things going on in my second week of class. Firstly, my classes are going well! I’m enjoying a lot of them, but they are also very challenging. I am in Organic Chemistry Lab and Lecture, and we had out first quiz this week. I killed it, which I was thrilled about. Organic Chemistry 2 (different from lab and lecture) is also challenging because it’s so different from Organic Chemistry 1, but I love challenges. I think the feeling of accomplishment after a struggle is the best feeling ever.

Aside from school, I went to Dallas, Texas to visit my boyfriend this Labor Day Weekend, and we had a blast. We went to Dallas Museum of Art, and saw very interesting pieces. There are so many exhibits. We didn’t even cover all of them. My favorite piece of artwork was this piece made from clothing depicting the struggles of minorities in New York. We also ate so much, which is my favorite thing to do anywhere.

I think I needed this little getaway this week because this week was a highlight of what my semester is going to be like. It just reminded me I am going to have to be my best this semester. It was a little stressful, but I am a busy body, and I love having something to do all the time.

I’m excited to see what kind of challenges come my way this week, and how I’ll reward myself for taking on the challenges after the week is over. I am also excited to start my stories this week because I was unable to write my first one. I can’t wait to see where my creativity takes me!

Feedback Thoughts

 

Feedback

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Source: Growth Mindset Memes

Overcoming the Fear of Feedback 

"Overcoming the Fear of Feedback" was a great read for people with a little background on biology because it connects the fear of feedback with biological reasons. For instance, the article mentions that we are naturally more faster at reacting to negativity because this was a necessity for surviving. This explains why our first reaction to negative feedback is to feel a little judged, misunderstood, or simply angry. I also thought it was interesting how people give more positive feedback in person if they, themselves have a low self-esteem. This was a good read for myself because it served as a reminder for staying positive even if I'm being told something "negative." I think it's a challenge for myself to go against biological responses. 

Why rejection hurts so much - and what to do about it 

This was also another great read. I think there is no one in this world that is not afraid of rejection no matter how many times they've experienced it. There is no "getting used to" when it comes to rejection, in my opinion. That being said, this read provided a great source for the topic of the need to "belong." As a psychology major, I've studied over this topic and this article goes hand in hand with this subject. I learned that there is so much more that hurts than emotional pain with rejection from this read. However, making a list of five great things about yourself when you feel that emotional pain is a great way to bounce back. I think I will use this tip when I feel like I won't get "accepted" or "fit in." A little reminder of your own worth goes a long way.

Topic Brainstorm

 

Tiger

Picture by Derrick Brutel

Source: Wikipedia

Tigers

I would love for my topic to be over tigers because they've been one of my favorite animals for so long. I have a stuffed tiger I've had with me since childhood. It went from my room back home, to my dorm, to my now apartment. When I think of tigers, I think of fierce creatures. I feel like I can be so creative with these bold animals. My stories can also put an importance on how these animals are in danger of extinction. I could possibly write a story on the struggles these beautiful creatures face with classic tales.  I will use the World Wild Life website as a source. There is a link provided in the title. I'm looking forward to this topic!

 Children Raised by Animals

How can one not think about Tarzan and The Jungle Book when talking about this topic? I think this would be so much fun to write about, and would take me back to my childhood! I would like to use the article "Feral Child" as my resource to highlight some struggles of being a wild child like a language barrier. I can even make a real world connection to nature with this topic.

Brazilian Stories 

I have always been interested to learn more about Brazil. I just know it's beautiful, but nothing about their culture, lifestyle, things to see, etc. I think this would be a fun topic because I can learn about a topic I've always been interested in. Brazil could serve as my setting in my stories if I wanted! I would like to use "Fairy Tales from Brazil" as a source because I would be able to learn about the differences between the fairy tales I grew up with, and fairy tales from Brazil! 

Hawaiian Mythology 

Wow, I didn't even think about how interesting Hawaiian myths could be because it's just a rare topic that's discussed. I think this would be so intriguing to use as a topic! I could use some classic myths with my own twists to write a story! I would like to use the book Legends of Old Honolulu as a source. After looking into this book I already learned so many new things I had no idea about like how Honolulu actually means "sheltered hollow." I think I would love to discover more about this beautiful place.