Blog # 20 Knowing that I am amiable, how would I relate to guests, staff, and the development of camp?

      Knowing that I am amiable, I have a laid back approach on guests. I'm glad that they are here and I try to interact with them as much as I can. However, I need to be a little more expressive towards the guests. This would include having more interaction with the guests that come in. Showing the guests that I'm glad they are here and interacting with them more is a good way to start expressing myself.

     Working around the Hidden Acres staff gives me an opportunity to see the different characteristics that each individual holds. Being amiable with the staff is a part of my day to day life. I am slow to mention solutions or new ideas. My laid back character hinders me sometimes when expressing new ideas. I don't want my ideas to be shot down or believe that my idea is more important than it actually is. Expressing my viewpoint is difficult because I don't know if others want to hear it. I am okay with that, but I think I need to learn to take the risk of offering my opinion when asked.

     The way I relate to the development of camp is similar to the way I relate to the staff. I know that the ideas I have to improve or add to camp might be valued, but I'm afraid that these ideas will be shot down. I should probably write down some ideas and present them at the right time.