Although I did not play a major role throughout the funhouse, I felt my job greeting people at the door set the tone. I was dressed as a goofy clown with vibrant makeup. I welcomed people into a small closed off area surrounded with polka dots and flowers. Carly and I told an eerie story in creepy and distorted voices. I enjoyed seeing people's reactions towards the story as we slowly opened the curtains for their mysterious adventure ahead.
I feel I gathered many materials and used my time wisely to decorate our given area. My group was very supportive of everyone's ideas and contributed lots of hard work to our "fun" room. At times, I felt overwhelmed and distant from other groups in the class... but my group quickly noticed and reassured me everything would work out.
I do feel I crossed a few barriers. I believe they were only personal barriers and self insecurities. I feel more secure when one person is in charge but I see that several groups working on a specific part is can be effective. Sometimes, at the end of class, people heard the bell and dashed out the door. This was when I started to panic and felt very anxious. I had some trust in our class to complete the job on time but I wasn't sure how everything would come together. I resolved this problem by making sure my area was organized and everyone knew what we needed to get done the next day. I felt this was necessary in order for people to know what materials to bring in and what jobs were still not completed. Thankfully, everyone was on the same page Thursday second period! I was relieved when I saw the final project. Everyone did an awesome job and had lots of fun!
I feel I contributed my creative ideas and dedication. Our group deigned an outline for what we wanted our room to look like. We made sure everyone got a say, and divided up the roles evenly. I made sure everybody felt included into the discussion. I consistently contributed ideas for our fun house. I never shut anyones thoughts down or discouraged the vision other people had. If I felt their idea might produce complications, I would ask subtle questions to make them think. I also was very dedicated towards my role as a "good" clown. I captured people into my characters role, making them think about what would be behind the curtains. I really appreciated how everyone got along and supported each other.
I personally would have made the funhouse much different if there was only one creator. I think it should have been more interesting by adding more detail. I may have had more stations and a path to follow so you couldn't see the floor. I do, however, accept that everyone have different ideas and learning styles. Speaking for my group, we divided up the jobs reflecting our personalities. For instance, Carly and I gathered material and decorations for the funhouse because we were reliable candidates for that role. And, for someone like Sophie, who is quieter, we gave her the role as a tour guide. Then she wouldn't have to talk in front of large groups or play a certain character. This worked very effectively and made everyone happy and more comfortable.
Honesty- I was very honest throughout this whole experience. I feel as a leader you should be very honest and respectful of others. I gave my perspective on specific things and asked questions if I thought a problem might occur otherwise. Everyone wants to be heard and accepted.
Enthusiasm- I felt my positive energy made people excited to present the funhouse on Thursday and Friday. I hoped it would be contagious and I was happily surprised! I also made sure I thanked everyone for all their hard work and helped the clowns get off all their make-up... haha.
Organization- I felt I helped my group stay focused and organized. Not many guidelines needed to be set because everyone stayed on task. I feel I played the part of making sure everyone was keeping busy. I don't, however, feel I was pushy or controlling while doing this. I was very patient with all my group members and they did the same.
My group had good time management skills. We stayed organized and stayed focused throughout the work periods. We set goals for each day in order to get everything completed. We knew that our room would set the vibe and effect peoples attitudes towards this class project. I knew I didn't want to spend loads of effort into something that didn't turn out as planned because of disorganization. I feel it really helped that everyone was excited for people to evaluate our hard work. We were all pumped to reveal our funhouse!
If I had to evaluate myself on all my work towards the funhouse, I would give myself a 17/20. I feel I worked consistently and effectively. I contributed my skills and ideas and encouraged others to do the same. I was dedicated to bringing in materials and was a reliable group member. There are some areas where I could improve. For instance, in new situations I can be a little nervous at times. I was feeling a little nervous when we put on the fun house and maybe came across a little shy at times. I often want to step up and make more of an impact but sometimes I back off a little. I hope I can overcome this insecurity so I can be a better leader. My sister wasn't really outgoing either but I feel she became an effective leader when people gave her responsibilities and she was able to prove herself. She was always really dedicated and worked hard.
