Hayley's Scrunchie

A lot of my high school career was filled with feedback. Every time I auditioned for a play, or did a scene in class, or performed anything in front of my director, I had to have my peers and instructors give me constructive criticism. I am very sensitive, and if anyone says anything mean to me it makes me cry so I really understand the importance of making your feedback a good mix of positivity and help. In high school one of my directors yelled at me until I cried for something I could not control, and I will never forget it even though he said positive things to me too. Basically, when I give feedback I don't want to be like my mean director, I want to be helpful and not make people feel like garbage. Inspirational cat from growth mindset blog The first article How to Give Feedback Without Sounding Like a Jerk was actually very helpful to me. I really liked how it gave you specific sentences to say. When you ask someone if you can give them feedback, it lets them prepare ...

Eos, goddess of dawn   Wikimedia Commons 1.  Loser Goddess's Club Although Greek goddesses get a lot of attention, there are dozens with really cool stories that don't get as much attention as Aphrodite or Athena. One of my personal favorites is Eos, goddess of the dawn. I'd love to have a story surrounding her and other lesser known goddesses like Iris (goddess of rainbows) and Selene (goddess of the moon.) This story might be them ranting about the popular goddesses or telling their own stories they wish more people knew. 2.  Mansion of Muses I think the Greek Muses would make a really great topic project because they are nine goddesses who each are in charge of some form of art. This story could revolve around them being in a large house together and the drama that ensues from a bunch of girls living together. I lived in a sorority house for a year so I know all the trouble that can happen with boys, sharing clothes and gossip. 3. Goddess Book Club This s...

(Cupid and Psyche,  Wikimedia Commons ) Therapist: So why are you two here today? Cupid: I don't think we need this- Psyche: You don't think we need couple's therapy? Don't be stupid, Cupid. Do you remember when your mother tried to kill me on multiple occasions? She sent me to the underworld and told me to my face that she wished I would just die? You don't remember that, Cupid? Cupid: Okay, I mean I think everything's okay now! We don't have to worry about her because that's all in the past. All that matters is that we are happily in love. Therapist: Wait, his mother tried to kill you? That might be worth discussing. Psyche: YES! She was jealous of my beauty and wanted me to stay far away because I was getting so much attention. Then, after she found out I was dating Cupid, she made me perform nearly impossible errands in hopes that I'd give up and die. She would rather me be dead than end up with her son. Therapist: And how does th...

(Cupid and Psyche's Wedding from Wikipedia ) We jump into the story now with Venus' point of view, which is exciting because she is one of the antagonists and it's fun to know what she is thinking and plotting against her son and his girl. She has an EXCELLENT evil monologue. I love the interaction between gods and mortals again, and how Psyche and Ceres and Juno form a caring  relationship that Psyche desperately needs because her own family isn't there for her. Even though they can't directly protect her, at least they tell her to run. "The goddess burst into savage laughter as women do when deeply enraged" an absolutely iconic line I love how the ant starts to help Psyche like a true princess fairytale, and nature comes together  to sort the grains because they know she is a good person. And then again with the sheep, kind strangers help Psyche perform difficult tasks. The things Psyche has to do to get to the underworld are very intense an...

Psyche and Cupid from  Wikimedia Commons Story within a story, I really like that. The narrator is a man who was turned into a donkey and then the narrator of this particular story is an old woman comforting a younger woman. "Dreams that come in daytime are untrue" I like this phrase and also how the old woman says a nightmare usually brings good luck. The interweaving between mortals, and goddesses is fun and much more interesting than a story only about deities.  Venus summoning her son Cupid is just like when the Fairy Godmother in Shrek 2 summons prince charming to lure Fiona. A crazy family affair.  This story has amazing details, especially when describing the grandeur of the castle that Psyche sees for the first time. You can truly picture what is being described from the furniture to the shrubbery.  The main villain in this story is Envy. There is not a physical being who causes most of the trouble, but the feeling of jealousy is the reason why ba...