Apples to Apples

Today in the office we did a team building activity as a part of the FISH philosophy. Part of FISH is getting the whole office together to do an activity of some kind, or doing something new to become closer in the office and even get to know each other a little more. Today Margie and I presented Amanda and Brian with the game Apples to Apples. Anyone who has played Apples to Apples knows how fun and hilarious it can be, but not a lot of people take the time to think of how good the game is for other purposes. Apples to Apples was a creative way to bring our office together and to have fun.

In the FISH philosophy there is a part that is called "Be Here Now". This means that all people should be together and take the time to be involved in something other than work. Today we are the only four in the office and we all sat down together at a table to engage in playing the game. Even though we only played for a little while it broke up the day and got me really in the mood to get back to work. In apples to apples everyone is involved at all times, whether playing a card or judging a group of cards. Most of them are funny, and you can really get to know the poeple around you playing it. It can be a great ice breaker when meeting new people as well. During orientation my first week of college I played with a bunch of girls on my floor, we laughed, got to know each other and everyone's personalities. It was a great way to get involved.

Another part of FISH is to "focus on one person at a time" and that can also be seen when playing this game. One person judges everyone's cards which means everyone is focusing on the judge and what hes going to pick, as well as the judge is focusing on each and every card to pick the best one that suits the word and their personality.

Apples to Apples has nothing to do with what our company does, but that it what was so great about it. Its Monday noon time and everyone is a little slow. To break up the day and play fifteen minutes of a game that made us laugh and get to know each other was awesome. We had a lot of fun and I already feel closer with my co workers. We are all in good moods now and are ready to go on with a productive day and rest of the week.