Batik: 14th of Oct. '13

• What I did today:

• Drew patterns on papers
• Traced the patterns on some tracing papers
• Traced the patterns on the cloth to make a tablecloth
• How I felt:
• Challenged with the bigger sized cloth given
• Challenged to improve in the neatness and structure of the ornaments
• What I perceived:
• That Batik artists must be very tired of drawing, tracing then transferring the patterns into the cloth, especially for large sized cloths
• What I think about the activity:

•  I think that today’s activity was a bit stressful and boring because I didn’t come prepared with the patterns that I want to use. I used the time during the lesson to find inspiration while I actually had limited time. The activity I did today was kind of boring because I have done this method before and it is not really challenging.
• What the activity means to me & what is the value of the activity:
• Today’s activity means the beginning of yet another challenge
•  I realized that Batik lesson actually tests my patience. Taking Batik lesson does not only teach me of an inherited culture, but it also teaches me on how to become a better person. Therefore, this lesson is very valuable.
• What I learned from the activity and how this learning (for example, a change of perspective) might apply more widely. 

• I was stressed out on finding inspirations in today's lesson. Thus, I should've researched at home and come prepared next time. This applies to any other tasks I have to do. For example, I have to come well equipped for biology class, for a test in math class, and for a quiz in economics class.