Log:
This morning was perfect for a run! The new trail I took was so exciting! I found a very beautiful tree to sit under after my jog. I’m so glad that I’ve been able to make time for running again, it really energizes me.
Plenty of hard work at CCAT on Friday work days. We took the roof off the bamboo shed and dug up the trex pathway. Both of which will need to be removed to make way for the Buck house at its new location. Under the trex path broken glass and gravel were used as fill. This is beneficial because it is reusing a waste product, broken glass, which is not accepted at most recycling centers and will never decompose. However, I think it should only be used if it can be contained. Because it was not contained under the trex, the area will forever be contaminated with glass shards. Lesson learned!
After the work day we met with steering committee members to prepare for the a meeting next week. We wanted to assure that the current co-directors were prepared with knowledge of previous terms’ promises. During the meeting, we discussed one architect’s proposal for moving the CCAT house, as well as decided priorities and strategies for discussion. I’m impressed with CCAT’s relatively informal meetings and what they are able to accomplish. Key members frequently step up to restate what has been said and gently direct the conversation.
This evening, I went to Café Mokka with Noelle again to write. I’m really appreciative of the atmosphere as well as the yummy hot chocolate and brownies. All in all, another excellent week at CCAT.

Questions:
-Is it more of a priority for CCAT to have excellent architectural plans, or to be able to completely finish all of the plans?
*It is more important to have a good vision. There are things CCAT doesn’t want to compromise, but they’d rather have a well thought out comprehensive plan.
-Where is the line between safety and trying to recover resources?
-How can I better balance my work here at CCAT?

Feelings:
With all of this writing and running, I’m feeling more like myself. Hooray!

• Learn about trex: an alternative to lumber