This week I really enjoyed reading through the Bible Women unit because
I got to read about historical women all in one context. Growing up I heard
about these stories, but there's a different perspective when you read them one
after another. I noticed a pattern as I read through the first half of the
unit. Many of the women who could not become pregnant, released their
maidservants to sleep with their husbands in order to bare a child. After the
act was finished and the women became pregnant, the wives' demeanors
completely flipped. Not only would this be difficult for the wife to handle,
but also the poor maidservants had no outlet to escape. The situation would
truly be a challenge.
When reading through some of my classmate’s introductions, I noticed some
great writing. Danni (The Tiny Danster) had a beautiful storytelling post about
“The Babes in the Wood.” The original nursery rhyme had a dark conclusion, but
her version was twisted enough to make a more positive ending. Her knowledge
base concerning mythology and folklore was impressive. There were many words I
had to find in the online dictionary to help me understand the characters
better. Danni did a great job!
After the first week of school, I am starting to establish my own
routine with work, online classes and wedding planning. I just recently bought
myself an extensive calendar, which has appeased my task-oriented personality.
This week I am working on finding a florist for my bouquet and creating my own
flower arrangement for my hair and the trees.
It seems like everyone and their dog went to see “American Sniper” this
past weekend, and I have heard nothing but great reviews from my friends and
family. I want to go see that movie this weekend so I can see what the hype is
all about. After, I want to ask my best friend’s fiancé who was in the U.S. Army
in Iraq about the similarities and differences.
(Flower Crown. Photo by Brooke Jeary)
(Flower Ball. Photo by Brooke Jeary)
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