Week 8 Reflections

I have found that I enjoy international myths from countries that I haven't ever read about before. I enjoyed the "Stories of Congo" the most of all the stories I read, and my most interesting story was written based on this story. I find that reading out loud makes me more interested and focused on the story I'm reading. It also depends on the environment around me. I like to read on my balcony and I find that changing places a few times while I am reading helps me to focus better as well. When I am having a problem focusing, I like to take a walk or take a break from writing and let my brain refresh. Writers' block is real.
My reading notes are helpful when I am writing my stories because I am able to immediately write down an idea on my blog post. I used to dread writing long entries, but if I try to have fun with it, the time goes by fast. I have learned that I enjoy writing more descriptive stories rather than stories with a lot of dialogue. The reader can get a better feel of the story, setting and characters with details about each aspect.
My favorite part about reading other students' stories is that, sometimes, they read the same story as me, but they have written a different story than I did. Giving and receiving feedback is extremely helpful when I am revising my stories because it gives me another perspective on my story.

What I imagine the monkey king of the "Stories of Congo" looks like.