JOURNALS

Feeling good about today, I dove into the backend handwriting server project first thing. With no other pressing tasks, it felt nice to dedicate my energy entirely to this and finally make some progress. I've been chipping away at it for a while, so it's satisfying to see some forward momentum. By mid-morning, I managed to get everything working smoothly. The joined-up handwriting is operational; text sent to the server now returns an SVG that I can plot. It's faster, reduces wear on the servo and even makes the plotter faster quieter. Overall, it was a productive and encouraging session.

Once that milestone was hit, I took a break to grab some lunch. The plan was simple, something basic but nourishing. I probably spent more time eating than I should have, but it was nice to relax for a bit and clear my head. Sometimes, these small moments of downtime help prepare for the next round of focused work.

In the afternoon, I tackled a few smaller tasks. First up was copying over some video footage from my phone for this week's notes. After that, I replied to an email from a friend, which felt good as it's been on my list for a while. An odd sense of achievement comes from ticking off these minor tasks.

The headache I woke up with gradually receded, likely thanks to the painkillers and staying hydrated. I stayed away from low-sugar sodas today, sticking more to water. Interestingly, even slipping in a can of Marks & Spencer's low-sugar soda didn't aggravate my headache. So that's promising.

Another mini-task was moving notes from my phone screenshots into the Obsidian system. It's more about staying organised rather than letting bits of information get lost. Once done, I felt like I'd cleaned up a significant part of my mental clutter. It’s clear now how these small bits of effort add up to a more streamlined workflow and a less stressful environment.

Later in the day, I plotted out a few journal pages to see how the updated code handled it. The result was pleasing, to say the least. It was satisfying to see the joined-up handwriting working smoothly in a practical application. I managed to get Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday’s journal pages done. That’s progress for sure.

A twist in the day was dealing with the car. I had expected the garage guy to drive our vehicle back to us, but I had to walk instead. It turned out to be a 45-minute walk, but I loaded some podcasts to keep me company. There's something to be said for unexpected exercise; it serves as a good winding-down activity after a day spent sitting and coding.

Reflecting on the day's progress, it’s been quite rewarding. The joined-up handwriting server is a huge win, and the smaller tasks were equally satisfying in their own ways. Each step forward, big or small, brings a sense of accomplishment. Tomorrow will see more focus; I’ll pick up where I left off, armed with today’s momentum.

Signing off today with a sense of achievement and optimism. Here's hoping tomorrow carries the same productive energy. Catch you later.