Step 3.1 is where the magic happens. You've got your basic survival skills down, but now it's time to bring some warmth to the table. Literally.
Find a spot, any spot. It doesn't matter if it's on a hill, in a ditch, or on top of a termite mound. Just make sure it's not on top of a beehive. That's just not necessary.
Start by collecting twigs and sticks. You know, for ambiance. And by ambiance, I mean, for building the fire pit. Don't get too fancy, just stick with the basics.
Next, gather some flammable materials. Dry leaves, dry grass, or that one weird cousin of yours who's always talking about his "dry" sense of humor. Just kidding, don't use him.
Now it's time to build. Place your twigs and sticks in a circle, like a tiny, rustic fence. Add some flammable materials, and... voilà! You've got a fire pit that'll make you the envy of all your friends, who are probably stuck in their own, non-existent fire pits.
Step 3.1: check. Now it's time to move on to the next step. But remember, don't get too comfortable, or you might end up like me: a middle-aged man with a bad hip and a penchant for complaining about the weather.
Proceed to Step 3.2: Building a Shelter that's Not a Lean-To