Ramayana and class

I still have a ways to go in not getting so distracted during class. I was not focused enough in Thursday's class. I don't want to force it but I would also like to feel more refreshed or happy by having attended class. I just feel like with the content of class and if everything is done correctly (mainly me not being so distracted), I should feel this way afterward. I do like the class, especially for the fact that it exposes me to other cultures. I just don't get that refreshed or happy feeling I would like to get from it. I'm also still trying to pinpoint exactly why I am taking this class and what I really want to get out of it. For one, I like being exposed to different cultures. There are so many influences of other cultures in America, knowing the source keeps me from being ignorant and helps me appreciate these much more. In general I just like learning about other people's perspectives, what they like, etc. Other cultures falls in with this. It helps me to continue to shape myself, hopefully for the better (at least that's the goal). I can't explain it yet, but I just feel like I am a better person for knowing more about other people, others' experiences, others' perspectives, and other cultures. Maybe I can get an answer to this by the end of the semester.

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I do have to admit that I am far from being caught up in Ramayana. Culture Night and the fact that I hadn't t received my book during the first 2 weeks of class are the main culprits as to why I am only on page 54. I am also a fairly slow reader, which doesn't help. I will work on catching up.