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
Friday was a day of juggling focus and finding balance. I started the morning in a bit of a weird task limbo. It was too early to dive into heavy work before meeting a friend but too late to start anything meaningful. I decided to use this pocket of time to dump video footage off the cameras, ready for today's big task: editing the weekly video.
By 12:35, I was knee-deep in editing the weeknotes video. It's always a bit odd revisiting footage from the past few days, almost like solving a puzzle where the pieces are my own life. Still, it felt rewarding to see how the pieces fit together. By early afternoon, I was still at the editing station, putting together the audio and video like a mad science experiment.
The coffee shop meet-up earlier in the day was brief but refreshing. We talked about the increasing creativity in Shrewsbury over the past decade. It's fascinating how much the creative scene has blossomed. We're planning another catch-up next Friday as we had to cut this one short.
Back in the studio, working with Affinity Photo for the thumbnail was a challenge but also an opportunity. The transition has been mostly smooth, although resizing images feels a bit clunky compared to Photoshop. I used a PNG file with a pre-created title to sidestep potential font issues. I still find myself reaching back to familiar tools while I learn this new software, but it's progress.
By mid-afternoon, the video export was complete. I double-checked the sync of the audio and visuals to avoid any last-minute surprises. There was just enough time to also plot out yesterday’s journal pages.
The most enjoyable part of the day was that brief coffee shop visit. Discussing creativity with someone from a similar background was uplifting. It reminded me how important social interactions are, especially ones that feed the soul and recharge the creative batteries.
Reflecting on the day, I managed to keep my stress levels in check, balancing between tasks without feeling overwhelmed. Breaking up the day with a social visit and then diving back into work kept things balanced and productive. It's a reminder to keep things simple and focused, one step at a time.
