JOURNALS

So, today took an unexpected turn. My plan to focus on penplotter.com took a back seat as I suddenly realised that the deadline for my generative art essay was closer than I thought. So, I switched gears, diving into the world of old computer essays. I guess it’s just another day of academic flashbacks!

I kicked off my day by reading those classic essays to get into the right headspace. By 10:08, I was hammering away at my own essay about generative art and print technology. It's funny how writing an essay feels like university life is pulling me back, minus the late-night cram sessions.

As for breaks, I wisely followed a 50-minute work cycle with 10-minute breaks. Stuck to it quite well, except maybe lunch got a bit short—Kitty’s feedback on essay revisions really sucked me in. By the time my Zoom session rolled around at 3 p.m., my brain felt full yet oddly invigorated.

The one-on-one pen plotting session was pretty smooth. It did run right into the 5 p.m. shutdown, but no worries. Adapting is part of the game, right?

Kitty’s feedback on improving the essay was spot on, so I’ll weave more of myself in. Honestly, updating Kitty’s code to act as my editor was a geeky delight. It felt like having a co-worker with zero downtime. This Kitty code updating session gave me insights into the tone of old essays. They offer personal takes on computer art, and it dawned on me that my draft needs more ‘me’ in it. Dry, factual writing isn’t exactly the vibe here.

No updates from the estate agent today, likely because one further down the chain has been away. Fingers crossed we’ll get some news soon, as we edge towards Friday’s deadline for exchanges.

The FX hash PRESEED launch is up but with minimal expectations. The market’s slow and my social media hiatus means I’m not pushing hard on promotion. It’s there to wrap up the project, more than anything.

All in all, a productive and slightly chaotic day. Here’s to better essay writing tomorrow!