Group Blog

For this Final Task project, I was very indecisive on the topic of working with a group. Over my winter break I became very anxious about the workload I might have to take on if I worked alone. So, I asked some classmates if we could form a group and we did. However, after time passed, I had forgotten and accepted the idea that I would have to work alone. Once again, I got anxious and was asked by my friend if we could partner and I said yes. Later through the week I was thinking about how I was going to work with a partner because my schedule is difficult to work around, and I kindly declined the partnership. I did though offer to help my friend Mia with editing or filming for her project. Unexpectedly that same day I get a group chat message right before my Bible study, it was from the group I previously formed asking if we could introduce ourselves. With that I contemplated all my decisions and decided to work with a group to be more creative and relaxed for this major project. I am working with Nicole Miller, Maria Koehl, and Mila Rakic. I realized that I had to choose my inner peace over the stress of completion. I want to enjoy the process of this project with new people I have yet to formally meet. I honestly do feel bad for my friend Mia and a little uncomfortable thinking about working with my group around her because I do not want her to think of me as inconsiderate. Though to avoid this I am going to discuss with her what happened and because I know she is very understanding I feel like she will understand. To work with a group will be a first for me and some issues could arise. I already know what I want the project to look like, and I honestly would not like to do something that deviates from my idea. However, I understand that I need to be accepting and include all my group members’ ideas. I am willing to do that and modify my ideas for the sake of our bond, friendship, and overall humility. I do not think it is fair if I undermine someone else’s opinion because we all are equally important and deserve to be heard. I conclude that I will work well in a group and focus less on the workload but more on enjoying myself.