Hey Everyone!
I hope everyone had an amazing week cuz I def. didn't. I have been sick and its getting worse so this weekend is not going to be tht exciting for me!
But I got my first pay check today and that was exciting!! Clearly not doing anything this weekend which could be a good news and I could save all of that
So do I work best with a group or by myself?
I think I work better with a group. I like to take other advices and opinions before I start something new. And theres plenty of space for people adding their ideas when you work in a group so I feel there are more chances of achieving success. However; not to forget, I had a class last year and I was paired up with 2 basketball players and they barely did anything because they were busy with their pre-season, so everything about the project-from collecting the information to presentation was all on me and I hated it!
So I guess it depends what kind of group you are in, if you are with responsible people who take the project as seriously as you do, then it is definitely benificial to work in a group.
Needless to say, SHM works as an amazing group! :-)
Friday, October 9, 2009
Thank God it's Friday night and I just got paid! (yep that's an N'Sync song)
Hey all,
We are nearing the end of week 3 here at SHM and definitely enjoying myself more and more as time goes on. And we just got paid so that’s a nice little treat! Bob said not to spend it all in one place so I will try my best to listen to him!
Do I work best with others or by myself? The past 2 years of school I’ve had plenty of projects in which I work with others and plenty when I work alone and I’ve seemed to love most of them. For the most part, I enjoy working with others much more than by myself. I think that when people come together with different ideas it forms one bigger and better idea. More people create a more constructive and creative working environment in my opinion. However, some of my most successful projects were done by myself. So, I guess I’m open to anything! (But groups are more funJ)
It’s Friday and almost time to start the weekend! I plan on getting a sushi dinner tonight, considering we just got paid! I also have a wedding tomorrow and it takes up the majority of my weekend! I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!
We are nearing the end of week 3 here at SHM and definitely enjoying myself more and more as time goes on. And we just got paid so that’s a nice little treat! Bob said not to spend it all in one place so I will try my best to listen to him!
Do I work best with others or by myself? The past 2 years of school I’ve had plenty of projects in which I work with others and plenty when I work alone and I’ve seemed to love most of them. For the most part, I enjoy working with others much more than by myself. I think that when people come together with different ideas it forms one bigger and better idea. More people create a more constructive and creative working environment in my opinion. However, some of my most successful projects were done by myself. So, I guess I’m open to anything! (But groups are more funJ)
It’s Friday and almost time to start the weekend! I plan on getting a sushi dinner tonight, considering we just got paid! I also have a wedding tomorrow and it takes up the majority of my weekend! I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Works Well with Others
Hey guys,
So I think my main goal with my blog posts is to come up with a clever name for each one. So it's 12 oclock and im leaving soon to go to the Phils NLDS game! I'm pumped. It's my first playoff game for any Philadelphia sport and hopefully there are many more to come. So now for the question at hand. Does Jake Spencer work best with a group or by his lonesome? To answer that, we need to dig deep into the pysche of this complicated individual. To be honest, you dont have to dig at all cause I'll tell you right now. I work best alone or with one other person. I seem to not do well in situations with more then 2 people collaborating. Not that I cant function or am unsupportive, but I feel as though I become less creative with the more people I collaborate with. I really enjoy working with another persona and would rather work with a partner then by myself. Ideas seem to flow more freely and feedback is much more constructive. With two people ideas bounce back and forth between two people who understand the common goal. Sometimes when you add more people to the equation, the message can become lost between the different ideas bouncing from person to person. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy working in a group, but i think I am more creative with just one other person. Another note. I just realized my gross overuse of starting sentences with "So" at the beginning of this post. Thats something I need to work on. Today is playing out to be a great day. Got the Phillies soon, volleyball practice tonight, and some leftover fetteciune alfredo in the fridge at my apartment just waiting for me to eat late night. And if I'm not completly dead after practice, Thirsty Thursday?
Well thats all for this week. Meredith have a great time at the wedding and the Eagles game, Kat have fun at the Flyers and I'm not sure what your doing Carly and Roshni but have fun doing it. Have a great weekend all!
Go Phillies, Birds, and Flyers!
So I think my main goal with my blog posts is to come up with a clever name for each one. So it's 12 oclock and im leaving soon to go to the Phils NLDS game! I'm pumped. It's my first playoff game for any Philadelphia sport and hopefully there are many more to come. So now for the question at hand. Does Jake Spencer work best with a group or by his lonesome? To answer that, we need to dig deep into the pysche of this complicated individual. To be honest, you dont have to dig at all cause I'll tell you right now. I work best alone or with one other person. I seem to not do well in situations with more then 2 people collaborating. Not that I cant function or am unsupportive, but I feel as though I become less creative with the more people I collaborate with. I really enjoy working with another persona and would rather work with a partner then by myself. Ideas seem to flow more freely and feedback is much more constructive. With two people ideas bounce back and forth between two people who understand the common goal. Sometimes when you add more people to the equation, the message can become lost between the different ideas bouncing from person to person. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy working in a group, but i think I am more creative with just one other person. Another note. I just realized my gross overuse of starting sentences with "So" at the beginning of this post. Thats something I need to work on. Today is playing out to be a great day. Got the Phillies soon, volleyball practice tonight, and some leftover fetteciune alfredo in the fridge at my apartment just waiting for me to eat late night. And if I'm not completly dead after practice, Thirsty Thursday?
Well thats all for this week. Meredith have a great time at the wedding and the Eagles game, Kat have fun at the Flyers and I'm not sure what your doing Carly and Roshni but have fun doing it. Have a great weekend all!
Go Phillies, Birds, and Flyers!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Why did I pick Miami Dolphins colors?
This week we are welcoming even more new bloggers to Collective Reality! Expect to hear from myself and Christine at some point, as well as the usual (Kat, Roshni, Carly, Jake..).
At SHM, we like to collaborate and work together. You'll begin to notice that if someone is working on a project, chances are, someone is helping them out with it. We work together within departments, as well as across the entire organization (yay Orange team!).
Here is your question to be answered by Friday at 4:30..
Do you work best with others, or by yourself? In your opinion, what are some benefits and disadvantages of working in teams?
At SHM, we like to collaborate and work together. You'll begin to notice that if someone is working on a project, chances are, someone is helping them out with it. We work together within departments, as well as across the entire organization (yay Orange team!).
Here is your question to be answered by Friday at 4:30..
Do you work best with others, or by yourself? In your opinion, what are some benefits and disadvantages of working in teams?
Two Weeks Notice
Hey guys,
So this is my Two Weeks Notice....just kidding. Its more a a two week update. And yes, its way past friday at 4:30 so I apologize to Meredith. So my first two weeks here at SHM have been great. I've met a ton of great people and really gotten into some interesting work. After being here for only two weeks, I dont really have many specific goals but I definitely have some more general ones. One of my biggest goals is for my co-workers to be able to trust me with important job or deadlines. That would be a big accopmlishment. For someone to trust me enough with a job would mean a lot. I also want people to be able to trust me in a non-professional sense. If someone trusted me enough to share something personal, I would consider that a big accomplish. Those are some of my goals and Im sure over the next few months I will definitely realize some more. Oh yea, almost forgot, one of my goals is definitely to commit to awesome. It's more of a lifestyle then a goal, but still, I'm gonna commit to it. Awesome. So thats blog post 2/2 for me and both have been late. Maybe thats another goal. Yea. New goal: post blog on time. I'm on a goal role right now. That could be another goal: develop a rhyme scheme. So it's a work in progress and I'll check in next week.
Good Night Canada
So this is my Two Weeks Notice....just kidding. Its more a a two week update. And yes, its way past friday at 4:30 so I apologize to Meredith. So my first two weeks here at SHM have been great. I've met a ton of great people and really gotten into some interesting work. After being here for only two weeks, I dont really have many specific goals but I definitely have some more general ones. One of my biggest goals is for my co-workers to be able to trust me with important job or deadlines. That would be a big accopmlishment. For someone to trust me enough with a job would mean a lot. I also want people to be able to trust me in a non-professional sense. If someone trusted me enough to share something personal, I would consider that a big accomplish. Those are some of my goals and Im sure over the next few months I will definitely realize some more. Oh yea, almost forgot, one of my goals is definitely to commit to awesome. It's more of a lifestyle then a goal, but still, I'm gonna commit to it. Awesome. So thats blog post 2/2 for me and both have been late. Maybe thats another goal. Yea. New goal: post blog on time. I'm on a goal role right now. That could be another goal: develop a rhyme scheme. So it's a work in progress and I'll check in next week.
Good Night Canada
Friday, October 2, 2009
I can't think of a witty title...
TGIF! Along with Kat, and probably everyone else I have been so excited for this weekend to roll around! I’m going to the Bloomsburg Fair this weekend and I’m superrrr excited! Anyone ever been? Apparently it’s a pretty huge deal…I guess that makes me a pretty big deal? Anywaysss It was a successful week at SHM but I’m so ready to get out of this town and go to Blooms!
Kat – enjoy the flyers and have a fabuloso birthday dinner!
Roshni – have an awesome 21st! Unfortunately I won't be able to run into you but I expect some good stories! Live it up lady!
Jake – enjoy pokemon, super Mario, pogs, etc...and stay cool.
Meredith – keep me posted and don’t forget to check out that FB prof pic again…DAYUM!
Ok, I have to admit that not having a schedule that plans out my day hour by hour was pretty scary at first. But, I seem to be doing just fine and my time has been greatly occupied. So, what is my biggest goal that I hope to accomplish at SHM? I definitely want to leave my mark, but I think my biggest goal would have to be to discover what direction I want to go post SHM. I truly have no idea what field I am best at, or which I would enjoy the most. I love being creative and would love to get into some sort of design but I have no clue what aspect. I would also love to help people. So, this leaves me with many, many options. It would be super if at the end of my 6 months here I would be able to narrow down the fields. I guess other than that I want to have fun and learn as much as possible!
I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!!
Kat – enjoy the flyers and have a fabuloso birthday dinner!
Roshni – have an awesome 21st! Unfortunately I won't be able to run into you but I expect some good stories! Live it up lady!
Jake – enjoy pokemon, super Mario, pogs, etc...and stay cool.
Meredith – keep me posted and don’t forget to check out that FB prof pic again…DAYUM!
Ok, I have to admit that not having a schedule that plans out my day hour by hour was pretty scary at first. But, I seem to be doing just fine and my time has been greatly occupied. So, what is my biggest goal that I hope to accomplish at SHM? I definitely want to leave my mark, but I think my biggest goal would have to be to discover what direction I want to go post SHM. I truly have no idea what field I am best at, or which I would enjoy the most. I love being creative and would love to get into some sort of design but I have no clue what aspect. I would also love to help people. So, this leaves me with many, many options. It would be super if at the end of my 6 months here I would be able to narrow down the fields. I guess other than that I want to have fun and learn as much as possible!
I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!!
This week, I stole a lava lamp from Nadia.
So I may be the one to pose questions each week, but who's to say I can't post randomly too (because that's what everyone is supposed to be doing...HINT HINT).
First of all, Happy 21st Roshni! It was hilarious unexpectedly seeing you on Market St. last night.
Second of all, I'm only posting because Kat talked about restaurants so I wanted to throw out some suggestions.
Last night, I had dinner at Jones, a Stephen (Steven?) Starr restaurant. I actually went with Jill, an MA that was here last year with me. Jones is on 7th and Chestnut and their menu consists of comfort foods (think mac&cheese, grilled cheese with tomato soup, burgers, etc.). Their prices are spectacular too. I had a drink called "1 Fish 2 Fish" and it came with 2 swedish fish!
Another great place to go for breakfast or lunch (brunch, anyone?) is Honey's Sit 'n Eat on 4th and Brown. It is cash only but they have the most amazing french toast. Their menu caters to everyone from meat-eaters to vegans.
Anyway, this week went by pretty fast. I got just about everything done on my to-do list, which makes me happy. I'm running my first meeting on Monday with Christine. We have some things up our sleeves (arms) and it should be a good time. Have a good weekend everyone!
First of all, Happy 21st Roshni! It was hilarious unexpectedly seeing you on Market St. last night.
Second of all, I'm only posting because Kat talked about restaurants so I wanted to throw out some suggestions.
Last night, I had dinner at Jones, a Stephen (Steven?) Starr restaurant. I actually went with Jill, an MA that was here last year with me. Jones is on 7th and Chestnut and their menu consists of comfort foods (think mac&cheese, grilled cheese with tomato soup, burgers, etc.). Their prices are spectacular too. I had a drink called "1 Fish 2 Fish" and it came with 2 swedish fish!
Another great place to go for breakfast or lunch (brunch, anyone?) is Honey's Sit 'n Eat on 4th and Brown. It is cash only but they have the most amazing french toast. Their menu caters to everyone from meat-eaters to vegans.
Anyway, this week went by pretty fast. I got just about everything done on my to-do list, which makes me happy. I'm running my first meeting on Monday with Christine. We have some things up our sleeves (arms) and it should be a good time. Have a good weekend everyone!
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