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 started with me planning out the week using index cards. This gives structure to the week and ensures everything gets its slot, helping me avoid overflows. I plotted the grid background for my journal pages and caught up on Substack newsletters. The Kindle and Audible UI issues frustrate me; things are not properly marked, so it’s a jumble. I decided to start tracking things in Obsidian.
Mid-morning was spent grappling with vsketch, an interesting task. Once I got to grips with it, I worked through code to translate and rotate triangles. It's fascinating how straightforward concepts can become intricate puzzles when coding.
After lunch, it was time to sketch an outline for the penplotter.com website. Visualising the structure helped to solidify the content hierarchy, and I feel this website will be a great resource for the community. Then, I got the course outline sorted. The aim is to make it as clear and comprehensive as possible for new users and those looking to deepen their skills.
Reflecting on the day, I got a good chunk of planning for the week done, sorted my reading list, and made headway with VSketch. I didn't finish all the books in Obsidian but managed to input the current ones, which is a big improvement. I also outlined the penplotter website, which will serve as a repository for tutorials and resources.
For the VSketch and coding part, no profound insights came. It's a useful tool, albeit less flexible than bespoke coding. I got it working as needed for Wednesday’s Zoom lesson. Planning the week with index cards gave a clearer picture of the tasks and projects lined up, maintaining a good mood and productivity for the rest of the day. Despite a slight headache, it was a productive day.
In summary, today was a positive day filled with planning, coding, and getting things organised. I'm optimistic about the rest of the week. Another focus for the upcoming days will be making progress on those last two tutorial scripts, so I can finally revise them next week. No other notable events today, but feeling positive and prepped for the rest of the week.
