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a struggle:

I lost my house and even though I was finding all kinds of supplies in the jungle like cocoa beans and sugar cane and things like that, I had a sense of anxiety the entire time because I knew that I was not going to find my way back. The farther I went and the more new things I explored, the surer I was that I was losing a sense of how to return to where I came from. I thought about building a new house and just starting again in a new place. However, it made me sad to lose my old neighbors Isabel and Sarah. I had gotten familiar with my old rickety house in the side of a mountain.

an accomplishment:

I have not put the plan into action yet, but I had the idea of trying out the Hansel and Gretel strategy and forming some kind of trail of objects like torches in order to know my way back to my house. I might also use invaluable items like blocks of dirt so that people aren't tempted to pick them up. That way, during each session I can explore all that I want and then head back to home base at the end of the day.

an observation:

I noticed that living right next to a river and in the midst of mountains might not be the best location for a home. They always say that the most important thing about choosing a house is location, location, location, so perhaps once I get my bearings in terms of sense of direction, I can go to a place with more open space for gardening and keeping animals. I saw someone's house today with both a garden and a pen of cows with baby cows in it. Having a lot of space seems key.

a question: 

I really like the idea of having a community center along with a community garden and a farm. I was wondering if there was anyone who wants to volunteer just building upon stuff they have already made? It seems like that would really jumpstart the process and also give incentive to those who have already made lots of progress to participate in the project. Also, that way, people who have not made so much progress can have a set place that they know they can go to in order to find shelter and eat.