JOURNALS

Tuesday started with a steady focus on refining the zine code. I've been aiming to capture the nuances of analog art in the layout, and today's task felt rewarding. The pages need to be numbered correctly due to how they fold, and thankfully, my handwriting API simplified some challenging text placements. However, the page number placement still needs a bit of tweaking.

By mid-morning, I transitioned from tinkering with the zine code to outlining the newsletter. Shifting gears proved beneficial. Although I wanted to continue with the zine, adhering to my planned task schedule kept me on track. The first draft of the newsletter is complete. I'll review and tweak it later this week, then record it next week. Keeping a strict timeline like this prevents things from dragging out.

In the afternoon, I was back to writing more of the newsletter. The switch between coding and writing illustrated how much the different types of work feed into each other. Plotting out text zines without the design yet and seeing that it's functional was pretty satisfying. I love seeing progress made tangible.

No updates on the studio sale, which, while expected, is still disappointing. Yet, I had a bit of a late start, but the day's flow felt productive otherwise.

Tomorrow will bring another round with the zine code—I still need to finalise the page number placement and get the designs to work correctly. The goal is to maintain pace and tackle these remaining challenges with a fresh perspective.

Reflecting on the day, it's been a mix of technical problem-solving and creative writing. Both aspects provide a rounded sense of achievement. And while the looming studio sale continues to hover, focusing on immediate tasks helps manage the broader uncertainties.

For now, it's all about balancing the delicate mix of coding precision and the exploratory nature of writing. Seeing both come together is part of the art process, even if it means managing frustration alongside small wins.