Journal Entry – July 31st
Journal Entry – July 31st By Jonathan Olvera This is a very bright day—one of the hottest times of the year. The height of summer. Most of my time has been spent working on projects that demanded every ounce of attention I could give. The projects have included plumbing systems, electronic monitoring devices, land surveys, documentation, and frequent improvisations to meet daily challenges. Keeping up with technology and maintaining meticulous records is nearly vital to me. It’s a habit, a discipline—and, in many ways, a hobby I’ve grown into. Much of the time, I find myself staring at the dirt. This place—the site—is composed mostly of earth samples and rocks collected from different parts of the world. It has become a resting ground of sorts, a place symbolic enough to lay the Roman Empire to rest. Things change. But the earth, especially the old riverbed, mostly stays the same. It’s difficult to give complete instructions in a place like this. I spend my time defining e...