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
Today has been a mixed bag, to say the least. I've been trying to juggle a number of commitments, and it's felt like walking a tightrope.
My main focus of the day was getting through the jury duty while also finding any spare moments to work on the newsletter. It's always a challenge, but adding photos to the newsletter helped simplify the writing task in between the waiting periods at the jury duty. I managed to finish the newsletter, which felt like ticking off a significant box on my to-do list.
Balancing the creative and the procedural tasks is no small feat. Reflecting on the writing and layout work for the newsletter reminded me much of my data visualisation projects and zine layouts from years ago. There's something inherently satisfying about seeing shapes and text come together harmoniously, even if the process involves countless small adjustments.
During my free moments at the court, I began thinking more about how studio processes and administrative tasks keep surfacing in my artistic practice. The drawn lines between art creation and studio management blur more each day. Instead of separating the two, I find documenting these processes just as fulfilling as creating the art itself.
On a positive note, I wrapped up the day by updating my journal, reflecting on all these tasks, and feeling a great sense of relief. While the jury duty has been a drain, taking some time to consider creative projects helped maintain my sanity.
Despite the financial strain and the constant juggle, I'm looking forward to finally settling into a more steady workflow once the old studio sells. It’s been a pressure point, but it's comforting to know that the finishing line is in sight, even if my route to it is uncertain.
In short, the day was punctuated by moments of creative satisfaction amid procedural obligations, making it both tiring and rewarding. Here’s hoping tomorrow brings a bit more focus and fewer interruptions.
