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 feels more settled, which is a relief. The unknowns from earlier in the week have mostly resolved. I've a bunch of tasks lined up, a bit out of the ordinary, but nothing too daunting.
First off, I took the train to Wolverhampton. Paying a cheque into a bank that's miles away has a certain adventure feel to it. I also wrote a letter today – real, proper snail mail. It felt good to engage in that old-school activity amidst the digital chaos.
Upon returning, my immediate tasks were to create a short bio and description for an upcoming talk. Finding a headshot and emailing that off didn’t take long. Crossing those off my list gave me a small sense of accomplishment. Writing the invoice was next. Usually, I use Adobe InDesign, but since ditching Adobe, I tackled Affinity Publisher for the first time. It was surprisingly straightforward, even though I had to poke around a bit for some layout options. In the end, I got it done and exported as a PDF – all good.
It struck me that today, despite being packed, felt more manageable. Possibly because today had no uncertainties. Each task was laid out and ready to be crossed off, removing any guesswork from my day.
An unexpected realisation crept in: having a series of smaller, hour-long tasks makes the day seem faster and more productive, assuming none of them become frustrating, which fortunately none did today. There's also a peculiar comfort in using a new software package successfully on the first try. Affinity Publisher didn’t break my flow, and I stayed hydrated and kept cool, which is not a small thing given the surprising heat.
As the day winds down, I can’t help but reflect on the heat in the studio. Despite drinking plenty of water, I’m knackered. So, I'm heading home, leaving the laptop untouched for the evening. The first few days of the week were the most stressful. Only the newsletter and week notes remain on the agenda, promising a quieter end to the week. Feeling pretty good about things right now.
In a nutshell, today has been about checking off tasks and finding a rhythm amidst a variety of small but important jobs. It’s comforting to know that the train to Wolverhampton led to this sense of structure and completion. Here’s to more days like this.
