JOURNALS

Today's been a blend of mundane chores and bursts of creativity. It's not going to be the most exciting journal entry, but there's something about getting things done that just feels right.

I started the day off by sorting out some bits and bobs at the studio. The space had started to feel a tad cluttered over the past week, so a bit of tidying was definitely in order. After making sure everything was in its rightful place, it was satisfying seeing a cleaner, more organised studio environment.

Once I got back home, I dove back into the handwriting project. I've been aligning all the letter pairs, which is incredibly tedious and manually intensive. Yet, there's a sense of accomplishment in making headway with it. As boring as it can be to tweak and adjust, it's a necessary step before I crack on with the coding part. It's always about making sure the foundation is solid before building on top of it.

But let's talk about the highlight of the day: mowing the lawn. If you told teenage me that I'd one day find lawn mowing enjoyable, I'd probably laugh it off. It’s surprisingly rewarding. There's a clear, visible result—a nicely manicured lawn. I've had a few things on my plate that have been stressful and up in the air, so mowing the lawn provided a fantastic distraction and a bit of calm.

Back inside, I had a bit of a creative streak. I've been experimenting with different handwriting styles, aiming for a balance between aesthetics and functionality. The auto-alignment code came in handy for most cases, although a few stubborn ones needed manual adjustments. Tedious, yes, but also quite necessary to ensure everything looks and functions smoothly.

Had lunch in between these tasks, a nice little break to reset and come back rejuvenated. Post-lunch, I returned to the handwriting project, aligning more letter pairs and tweaking the code. It's surprising how much mental energy this takes, but it’s coming along nicely. I even managed to jot down a few new ideas that came to me while working, always good to capture those moments of inspiration.

All in all, balancing between something as routine as mowing the lawn and the intricate work of the handwriting project provided a nice mix. Mowing offered a break from the mental exertion of coding and aligning letters. It's always good to have a blend of physical activity and desk work; it keeps things balanced.

Dinner was pretty uneventful—not much to report there. Simple meals get the job done and that's all I need when the day has been as productive. In the evening, I took some time to unwind and read on the Kindle. It wasn't long before it was time to close down for the night and get some rest.

Looking ahead, the coming week promises to be busy with admin tasks and studio projects. There’s a bit of anxiety knowing that there's a lot to juggle, but with a proper plan, I should be able to tackle things head-on. Anyway, time to wind down and hope for a peaceful night’s sleep.