I finally have a sense of security around my new home. Everything was built by me. Now I can begin thinking about things other than my own safety. I spend the rest of the day finishing other things. I make candles to light the house, and a new stove, as well as a chest. Needless to say it was a very productive day. So much that I didn't even notice when the sun had fallen and I was still working.
That evening I heated my house with the coal I had mined. It kept everything nice and toasty.
It's getting colder, but I manage to get quite a lot of shingles made, and during the day, I also uncover some coal, which I can burn in my stove to help heat up the house.
So, assuming I can get this roof made, I will be able to live comfortably for some time.
I'm fortunate not to have accidentally fallen off of the roof while making it. Things are going well, and I think I will be able to finish it by tomorrow.
I managed to get up to my mine, and gather some stone. I have a rough idea on how to make shingles out of stone. However the process isn't all that efficient so I might need a lot of stone.
On my way back to the house with my load of stone, I noticed how foggy it has been. I can't see the hilltops around me. Luckily I don't need to travel far from my home for anything I might need. I do however travel outside of visible distance from my home in order to gather more wood.
After I gather the wood, I begin working on what will be my roof. The interior is complete, although I still need a back door. I don't have time for that right now.
I hope to finish my house very soon. Although for tonight, I will be sleeping next to my oven. I hope it will keep me warm throughout the night.
I decided to take a break from my usual work, and head out into the forest to find some sand. I found a decent pile which I dug up and carried back to my cabin. It took a couple trips to get all of it over, but in the end it got there.
The rest of the day I spend making glass in my oven. I had a small pile of coal which heated up enough to allow me to make a nice 6 pane window at the front of the cabin.
I also started on my workshop to the side of the house. No reason to have sawdust scattered in the living quarters after all.
I spent most of the 5th day felling a large tree near my cabin. It provided wood for walls, as well as space. I don't feel to bad about cutting it down, seeing as I'm only taking as much as I need, and the trees around here seem pretty thick. I also composed another poem. This one is a tribute to my planks.
I woke up late today. It was almost noon by the time I woke up. I set off quickly to go collect supplies. I'm tired of sleeping on this dirt. My leg is doing better... I think I might have just sprained an ankle. I made it up to the cave, and started collecting stone, however my pick broke. I made a new one with stone, so it should hopefully last longer. I also made a new shovel. Wooden shovels just aren't worth my time.
The sun rises, and I look over to my notebook. My leg kept me awake, and I wrote another poem to pass the time. It's gloom is overshadowed by the glory of the sunrise. I pity all of those whom cannot see what I am seeing.
My spring has been useful in keeping it clean. I even took the time to honor it with another poem:
I built a couple of crude tools form the sticks I've collected. I made a shovel, and started to level the dirt near my new home, although it broke quickly. I made a ladder so I can get into the cave I mentioned yesterday. It's an obnoxious climb, but I manage it. I went up there today and collected some stone for the base of my cabin.
The cabin has come a long way. I have it leveled somewhat, and I have all four posts in the ground. Everything I've collected myself. I even fashioned a workbench. It would have been such a waste if I had bought supplies from the city before I came out here. Although, It might have stopped the oak tree incident. My expenses come up as total:
From the top, I can see all across the valley. There are a few ponds near here that I might settle on. However placement is key so I continue onward. Eventually I spot a cave on the horizon.
Perhaps I'm the first one to ever spot that possible dwelling. The land here is untamed. I decide to descend down into the valley to go investigate the cave in more detail. Upon arriving, I find that there is a natural spring near the cave. It's the most interesting place I've seen so far, so I decide to make my stay here.
Science! true daughter of Old Time thou art!-E.A. Poe Science sonnet.
Who alterest all things with thy peering eyes.
Why preyest thou thus upon the poet's heart,
Vulture, whose wings are dull realities?
How should he love thee? or how deem thee wise,
Who wouldst not leave him in his wandering
To seek for treasure in the jewelled skies,
Albeit he soared with an undaunted wing?
Hast thou not dragged Diana from her car?
And driven the Hamadryad from the wood
To seek a shelter in some happier star?
Hast thou not torn the Naiad from her flood,
The Elfin from the green grass, and from me
The summer dream beneath the tamarind tree?
