The house had cracks on its walls and parts of the roof were missing. It had been damaged during earlier cyclones, but people were still living there. The house worked, but not fully. Because of this, daily activities did not remain inside it.

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Vijaya lived here with her parents. Most of her work happened outside the house. She used nearby structures that were damaged more than this one. One neighbouring house had no roof. She used this space to dry clothes because the wind passed through easily. Another broken structure nearby was used to store fishing nets and household items. These spaces were close by and familiar, so they became part of her daily routine.

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During the day, her work moved from one place to another. Washing clothes happened where there was water and shade. Sorting and cleaning fish happened where there was open space and airflow. Cooking sometimes shifted outside when the house became too hot. There was no fixed place for each activity. The space changed according to the time of day.

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The cyclone affected buildings were not treated as abandoned. They were used for specific purposes. Door frames were used to tie ropes. Plinths were used as working platforms. Walls gave shade. What remained of the buildings was enough.

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In the evening, these spaces were used differently. People sat along the broken walls and on the road nearby. They talked and rested. The same spaces used for work during the day became places to sit.

The houses, the broken structures, and the road together formed one living environment. Even though the buildings were damaged, daily life continued by using what was available.