Introduction

I have chosen to use the GoSadimet Design Method for this output.  The reason I went with the GoSadimet is because of the addition of the: survey, maintain and tweak into its process.

Goals:

• grow mushrooms inside
• find/create a local group of mushroom hunters
• host a wild harvest dinner

Survey:

• look around the area for good foraging spots
• clean up if necessary
• find a spot in the house or two that would support mushroom growth
• find places in town to post fliers

Analyze/ Asses:

• self-forage the internet for information
• compare knowledge from the commons
• develop ideas and possible mentors

Design:

• find a design method
• create actionable steps
• create plans and tasks using mahara
• turn ideas into projects

Implement:

• make an output
• grow mushrooms inside
• post flyers in community
• go mushroom hunting
• have a harvest dinner

Maintain:

• check in every day
• use a calendar for specific dates
• create a routine for indoor growth watering cycle

Evaluate:

• are my projects, goals attainable
• what skill-flexes am I addressing
• who else is doing similar work

Tweak:

• what amendments, if any, need to be made
• what would I do differently next time

I have learned that the more engaged I am within Gaia the more beneficial my work becomes.  This project cycle I have strived to be actively engaged in the Gaia community, whether it be attending radio calls, having a skill-flex session, or just checking in with other associates.  This process has helped me manage promises and manage my time efficiently by keeping my word and making my schedule work around Gaia rather than vise versa.  In the past I had let me work interfere with my opportunities with school but I have come to the warm realization that my work will support me going to school and taking time to attend radio calls or be involved with Gaia.

I had thought that I made SMART goals for myself however I haven't paid any attention to foreign languages and I told myself 15 minutes a day, every day.  I think I need to start even smaller with 5 minutes to get myself into a habit.  I do think it's a good observation to note that I was not having success with 15 minutes yet and I am proud of my ability to adjust when necessary.  I also had originally wanted to get on the January 1st bus for this output and I am so grateful that I held off because I have been able to get more specific in this output packet.

My last session with my Gaia Advisor was really beneficial.  I was able to take a lot of action towards his feedback and he helped me take some next steps to complete this output packet to the best of my ability.  I really wanted to hold off on the submission of this output packet in January because I had really wanted to hear feedback from my advisor before moving forward.  

I have made efforts to disseminate my work by making it publicly accessible for all to see.  I also send out an email with my secret links to close friends and family that are potentially interested in my work.  When I attend workshops or other social gatherings I definitely talk about Gaia and the work I am doing and share as much as I can.  I now plan to submit my secret url link to the All Gaia Community forum for every one in the Gaia community to check out.  I also plan to get more involved with the activity hub and getting my stuff up and running on there.

The highlights and the edges of this output are kind of combined this time around which makes it even more of an exciting sharing experience.  I feel like I am a pretty independent person and can get a lot done on my own time, this is because I feel like working with others can become more of a hindrance rather than be supportive. This output packet I have focused heavily on collaboration and mentors.  This has helped me introduce a little bit of social permaculture into my work during this cycle.  

This isn't addressed throughout my work specifically but within my current career field I had been given a job promotion as well as a promising future once I graduate.  However I have put a lot of thought into my life lately and what I want to do.  You know, what is my 5-year plan?  This has stemmed because of my partner moving to France and so we have talked in great depth about our values and goals in life.  

Below you will find a chart that I have made to measure my skill-flex growth during this project cycle.  This is the first time I am putting this model into effect.  I enjoyed using it as I am a visual person.  I think however that I need to print them off and have the sheet readily available to fill out because I felt like there was probably more growth that could have been addressed.  It is clear to me that I focused a lot on the area of written/communication and sustainable agriculture during this project cycle.