It Takes Two

This week in class Rachel and I had to play Mario.  The trick was we each could only have one hand on the controller.  I started off with the hand than ran the front to back movements of Mario, it seemed really easy.  Then Rachel and I switched and I had the controls that made him jump, spin, and control Yoshi.  That part was much harder.  It just went to show that you never realize what the other person is going through until you take a walk in their shoes.  The same game can come across a whole different way depending on what hand you have on the controller and I am sure the same goes for life.  


In chapter 6 of our book, groups were the topic.  It listed 10 factors that were important to being in a group.  While reading this chapter all I could think of was the group of peer mentors I am a part of.  I feel like we are a really good group.  The book said a few advantages of a group are support and assistance.  I really feel that on Wednesday nights.  Most of us are trying something new and it is great that we can go through it together.  


It is key to communicate while part of a group.  It is also important to know what your role is in the group.  Know when to talk, when to be somewhere, and when you are overstepping your place.  Keeping a high energy level can be a good way to make learning and growing more fun.  Throughout the semester it will be exciting to see us all grow individually and as a group.