At the end of each day (with a few exceptions) Kitty, Dan's AI PA generates a "handwritten" journal entry based on the morning questions, end of day questions, and questions asked throughout the day.
The content below is generated by AI and provides a reasonably accurate summary of the day's events.
JOURNALS
Yesterday started with me watching a bit of YouTube to ease into the day. By 7:40 AM, I was sending some handwriting to the drawing machine just for fun. Then, I planned to buckle down on the newsletter. Thinking about the newsletter kept me awake the previous night, which was frustrating since I didn’t make much progress before noon yesterday. I sketched out some ideas for it at around 1:40 PM.
My main goal for the day was to see how the joined-up handwriting code spit out an SVG. I wanted to see it in action on the pen plotter. Despite not coding so much and focusing on the newsletter, I still enjoyed watching the machine do its thing early in the morning.
I tried out a few adjustments to help deal with my headaches. Moving my screens closer and sticking to plain water seemed to work. I didn’t get a headache, and the water tasted fine, which I'm glad about. It’s tough to tell if it’s merely a lack of stress that’s helping or if avoiding sweetened drinks played a role. Either way, it’s good news and worth continuing.
In terms of creative thoughts, my mind bounced between thinking about the newsletter’s content and considering a paid tier for YouTube and Patreon. I toyed with the idea of recording a video for people who prefer listening over reading. The format could be like that fun late-night show vibe with cards and a microphone. It’s a scatterbrain of an idea, but it might work.
I spent some time just sketching out the newsletter. My 3 PM call about pen plotters took a chunk out of my afternoon, which pushed the newsletter further down my to-do list. Yet, it was a valuable chat, and learning from others is never a waste.
As the day wound down, I felt a bit philosophical about the future. I’m getting ready for a couple of low-energy weeks ahead, with upcoming trips to Coventry and the looming jury duty. The potential sale of the old studio adds another layer of busyness too. So, productivity might take a nosedive soon, but I’m mentally prepping for it.
Reflecting on my achievements, I didn’t get much done on the newsletter, which wasn't ideal. Yet, I felt somewhat okay about the video I managed to create, even if it wasn’t the best use of all my time. Those pen plotter chats are always an inspiration though.
In summary, my day was a mixed bag: some good progress on the drawing side, and feeling a bit defeated by the lack of headway on the newsletter. But hey, at least I avoided a headache, and learned quite a bit along the way. Let’s see if today can bring more focus and maybe some fun new content ideas.
