JOURNALS

Ah, Sunday. Sundays are supposed to be for relaxation, right? Today, I embarked on a nice journey of not forcing myself into the trap of extra work—a decision I'm rather proud of.

First off, the highlight: Diablo gaming. I've got to say, reaching "dad mode" in Diablo has its perks. The game practically plays itself! I managed to collect a couple of key items, making my build quite easy to manage. It's a delightful way to turn off the brain for a bit. Morning hours spent in front of the console were a great way to start the day.

Reading was the other major part today. I dove into this design book series by Radim Malinic. His seven-book series is excellent for someone like me who craves a blend of visual and written content. I spent a good amount of time flipping through the initial volumes in PDF format on my laptop. They gave me some fresh insights and reignited my interest in diving deeper into various design philosophies.

Speaking of creativity, I resisted the urge to dive into my handwriting code project. Instead, I chose to connect Kitty to my Obsidian notes. That was a surprising yet satisfying bit of coding—laying the groundwork for more organised journaling and note-taking. It took longer than expected and strained my eyes, which led to a slight headache. Lesson learned: balance even the fun stuff to avoid burnout.

The weather chipped in with thunderstorms and rain, setting a perfect mood for indoor creativity and relaxation. Sometimes, it's the simple things.

Reflecting on combining Diablo with reading, I realised that these activities helped me decompress and prepare for the work week. They provided needed breaks, allowing my mind to wander simply and productively. It's evident that even engaging in leisure activities can spark new ideas if balanced correctly.

At one point today, around 14:40, I was knee-deep in giving Kitty access to my Obsidian notes. It feels good to see the linking project come together, though I'll need to moderate my screen time better in the future to avoid headaches. But overall, a successful Sunday with no regretful rush into Monday's tasks.

Not everything was productive, though. While reading sparked a lot of ideas, I didn’t jot them down immediately. That's a habit I need to improve. Re-reading sections of the book will help; it's something I've learned to do to catch anything I missed the first time.

So, to sum it all up: a day well spent in the balance of leisure and mild productivity. The handwriting code can wait until tomorrow, leaving today as a day for unwinding and getting mentally set for the week ahead. And you know what? It was a pretty good decision.

Alright, that’s it for today. Time to switch gears, unwind a bit more, and get ready to tackle whatever Monday throws at me.