Nola post #1

  Today was the third day of construction. It has been an interesting experience to say the least. This trip has been full of ups and downs, but it most certainly has been one to remember. I think that the Bonner program accepts individuals with strong personalities, and so concentrating all these independent people in a close space can be intense at times, in both good and bad ways. I have been enjoying connecting with Bonners I hadn't known well before. At the site, we are building a home to sell to someone at a reduced price. The work is fun, though sometimes monotnous. Mostly we've been mudding and sanding; I don't think I will ever be able to think about mud the same way again. The other day when we were leaving I had some extra mud that normally we throw away. I shaped it into a heart and now have a little momenta of the work we've been doing, which I think is great.