Reading Notes Part A - The Red Bud Tree

The Red-Bud Tree

Main Characters
Princes
Red-Bud Tree

Plot
In the forest there laid a wonderful tree called the Red-Bud Tree. There lived 4 princes who wanted to be the first to lay eyes on the tree. The eldest prince asked the chariot driver to take him to the forest where the Red-Bud Tree was. He saw a black and bare tree. Later in the spring, the next son went to the tree and saw the beautiful red buds. The third son went to visit the tree and saw that it was covered in green leaves. The youngest prince was taken to the tree and saw that it was covered with little bean pods. When the princes discussed the seemingly different tree, the king resolved their confusion. He said, "My sons, you have all four seen the same tree, but each of you saw it at a different time of year."

Setting
In the forest

Story Idea
A possible story idea that I would have is to use the original concept but possibly use different characters. Another story idea would be to have the tree be a person. This could be a take and insight on people with multiple personalities disorder. There could be four different personalities for the four different seasons. The person could be met by a person as four different times of the year, perhaps various holidays.

(Four seasons tree - image source)

Bibliography. "The Red-Bud Tree" by Ellen C. Babbitt in More Jatakas Tales. Web Source. 

Learning Challenge: Prolonged Sitting

GET OFF THE COUCH BABY BOOMERS, OR YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO LATER

I knew that inactivity could lead to many diseases. One new thing I learned is the amount of sitting that was calculated in a day. It all adds up. An 8 hour day combined with an hour commute in a day amounted to 10 hours. If you calculate the amount of sitting while eating and enjoying activities, it could be 13 hours of sitting. Only 11 hours remain in the day which 9 hours are presumably used for sleep. Therefore there are 2 hours left to move around. I also learned that because of television, it has created more people to be glued to the chair. I am a victim of Netflix. I stay seated while I watch Netflix. A thing I am curious to explore is to move while watching Netflix. I noticed that the article did not say to stop the activity completely but to integrate physical activity about every 30 minutes. It is important to move at least 1 to 2 minutes just to keep the blood flow moving. Sometimes, I will watch Netflix while I am on the treadmill. I would like to act on my curiosity by only watching Netflix when I am on the treadmill or doing some sort of activity.

(Couch potato - Image Source)

Bibliography. "Get Off the Couch Baby Boomers, or you may not be able to later." by Patti Neighmond. Web Source. 

Growth Mindset: Creativity

The graphic confirmed to me that creativity is comprised of mindfulness, resourcefulness, and action. A new thing I learned that creativity is caused by confidence. But I do understand how confidence is a part of creativity. It takes confidence to share creative idea and go out of the box. I am curious to explore humility. Humility is like making mistakes during the creative process. Humility is also something that has to be experienced in the moment rather than doing it anytime. What I want to do to act on it is to embrace humility more. I feel having humility creates a more humble person. Creativity is important to have an innovative and thoughtful person. I did not think that creativity was comprised of all these qualities. I never really think about qualities that go into characteristics. It is interesting to see. 

(Creativity - Image Source) 

Google Timer Tech Tip

I never knew Google had a timer. I always went to a separate website or I pulled out my phone. Now that I know, I think I will be using Google more since it is so convenient. I use a timer to limit my time on studying or doing certain subjects. Sometimes I become so immerse in an assignment or task that I could spend hours on one course when I really need to divide my time up wisely. For example, I have been doing epics of India way too much compared to my other classes, but it is because I consider this fun work! I also use a timer to time my breaks, if I don't, time flies and before I know it, it is bed time.