JOURNALS

Today's been one of those days that really makes me question why I'm not just a full-time scriptwriter—with the caveat, of course, that it would mean missing out on the joys of LED lights and the gentle hum of the plotter in action.

Woke up feeling like I'd wrestled with my pillow and lost, thanks to a rather persistent headache that's been hanging around. Oddly enough, it seems my snack choices might be the culprits here. Who knew Texas BBQ Pringles were more nemesis than friend? Note to self: steer clear of the crisps aisle next shopping trip.

The morning kicked off with adding an alarm into Kitty for when timers go off, a feature I'm genuinely excited about. It's the small things, really, isn't it? That little beep is going to make all the difference in the world. It means I'm actually going to enjoy those 10-minute breaks without constantly side-eyeing the clock.

Dived straight into script writing after that. The light at the end of the tunnel is within reach—I'm down to the last script, which is quite a relief. There's something about crossing items off a to-do list that's incredibly satisfying. A good chunk of the morning was also dedicated to plotting and code tinkering. Managed to sneak in testing a new plot, which is always a bit like opening a present. You're never quite sure what you're going to get, but it's usually a pleasant surprise.

The afternoon, well, it was reserved for the grand task of LED wrestling. It's a bit of a curveball, realising that you do, in fact, need to cut and solder when you initially thought you wouldn't have to. I suppose it's all part of the creative process—finding solutions, or rather, finding the right connectors so you don't have to touch the soldering iron.

Managed to squeeze in lunch around 15:30, winding down for the day. There's something quite rebellious about having lunch so late when you're your own boss. It's a small act of defiance against the traditional 9-5.

Oh, and I can't leave out the grand finale—the LED lights came to life! It’s one thing to plan and plot and entirely another to see your plans in action. It felt like a mini-celebration, just me and the blinking lights. Tomorrow, the plan is to dive into getting a program onto these lights, but that's a problem for Future Me.

So, headache aside it's been quite the productive day. Managed to juggle between scripts, LEDs, and plotting without dropping the ball. Not bad, not bad at all. Here's to keeping the momentum going and maybe, just maybe, making friends with the soldering iron tomorrow.