JOURNALS

This morning, I decided to focus on reading books relevant to creative coding and computer arts. I figured these would naturally complement my work and give me a mental boost. I also planned an afternoon walk in the woods as a refreshing break. The combination seemed ideal—immersing in topics I love and then taking a breather in nature.

I spent part of the morning gardening. It was cooler, and tackling the overgrowth at the end of the garden was satisfying. There’s something grounding about getting your hands dirty first thing. After that, I made my way to the old studio to ensure it’s still in top-notch condition for when it finally sells.

My afternoon coding plans took a turn. While initially focused on the handwriting server, an idea hit me to automate the syncing of my journal and to-do list over to my website. This seemed like a more pressing task, and before I knew it, the morning had flown by.

Later in the afternoon, I aimed to read those books I had set aside earlier. I didn’t make it to the walk in the woods; priorities shifted. Instead, I ended up doing some book readings on coding as planned. My eyes felt a bit itchy, possibly due to the morning's gardening, but I didn't let it bother me too much.

Reflecting on my day's work, the updates to my website automation provided a lot of satisfaction. Streamlining how journal entries and to-do lists get updated seamlessly makes the whole process much simpler. While I didn’t touch the handwriting server today, what I achieved still felt rewarding.

Throughout the day, I made a point to think about how I could use time more effectively to integrate new ideas and inspirations for my work. Although I didn’t get around to starting on the meditation practice I keep meaning to add to my routine, I know it’s something that would help reduce stress if I can fit it in consistently.

I also started tackling the backlog of missing suggestions that Kitty creates based on my morning entries. I aimed to backfill those suggestions, as I have morning entries going back almost a year but only about two months' worth of suggestions. This task, while tedious, felt satisfying to inch closer to completion.

Gardening, checking on the old studio, a bit of coding, and tackling missing suggestions—fitting all this into one day was quite the juggle. It might not have been the relaxing Sunday I'd envisioned, but it was productive, and I did dive into subjects and activities I enjoy.

By the end of the day, I realised I’d ended up doing more gardening, which needed doing but wasn't initially planned. A bit of cooking also took a chunk of the evening, balancing all the day's activities nicely. I didn't get to the walk or fully delve into all the books, but the coding and updates felt incredibly worthwhile.

Finally, no mention of anything else seemed crucial today other than the slight itchiness of my eyes. I kept my stress levels in check and navigated through a few changes of plans fairly smoothly. Not every day goes as planned, but making the most of it is always key.