How its been.

After a couple of fairly unorganised and busy weeks I finally have a chance to reflect on how the project is going and whats the next step.

I really haven't had to opportunity to inhabitate the building in the way I wish, and as such intend to bring this stage of the investigation to a close. This is a shame, but an outcome of the investigation and study life, and their differences. This should not be seen as a reflection of the building as a housing model, as it is just so lovely to live in and be in, and I think it makes you live in a nicer, simpler and more satisfying manner.

Over the last couple of weeks I have found myself continually removing items, initially the plants, then some clothes, then some teas and coffees from the building. This is a conscious thing, and Im reluctant to do this as it signifies me, moving parts of myself out of the building, lessening my relationship with it. The building still stands, in the yard as a reminder of its presence, but its now represents not a life, but a lack of life - a removal.

I now intend to begin organising the handing back of the building to YouthFutures, and finish preparing the buildings user manual. I am yet to set a date, however my original date [the beginning of easter] will most likely require changing due to study plans over the easter period.