JOURNALS

Today was kind of a mixed bag. I started off with big plans: sketching, exploring textures in code, and some good old-fashioned Xbox time. But as usual, things didn't go quite as planned.

First off, the whole slow computing idea of exploring textures in code was interesting. I was trying to get canvas working with the latest version of Node.js around mid-morning. It turned into a bit of a rabbit hole when I found out the new Node.js version isn't exactly friendly with the Canvas object on the backend. So, lots of fun (not really). Eventually, I switched to a different canvas that seemed to play nice, but by then, my enthusiasm had fizzled out.

By the afternoon, I was ready for a break. I turned to sketching but quickly decided I'd rather relax and just play some games. I got stuck into Wildermyth; it was a nice escape—until I realised my laptop screen was making me strain my eyes again. The joys of being kind of blind and all that. I guess that's what I get for spending hours with my laptop perched awkwardly on my lap.

I had a bit of an epiphany with the whole zine thing. Zines could be a neat way to document and explain my projects, not just act as a mini gallery. I got excited about the idea of tiny art books that could either be sold or sent to people. Still, I need a proper printer to really dive into it.

In terms of relaxation, I didn't quite get to the sketching bit, but I did nap a fair bit, probably trying to shake off that headache from my laptop's bad ergonomics. And cooking later in the evening felt like a good way to unwind after the adventurous day.

So yeah, productivity-wise, maybe not my best day. But as they say, even bad days have their moments, right? Or at least that's what I keep telling myself.