JOURNALS

Today’s been something of a mixed bag. This morning started with working on the newsletter outline while plotting some postcards. I’m over halfway through the postcard animations project, 13 out of 23 done. The machine’s taking its sweet time, though. Pen plotting is never quick, and it’s going to take all of Friday and Monday to complete the remaining ones. Still, there’s a satisfaction in seeing those postcards come out nicely.

Lunch was just grabbing something quick before jumping right back into writing the newsletter. I spent a big chunk of the afternoon doing that. Although I took breaks when I remembered, I didn't stick to the body weight squats I planned. Taking the breaks helped, but I lost focus by the afternoon. A visit to the estate agent didn’t help—there was a small update on the studio sale but nothing final.

Back to work in the studio, and I hammered away at the newsletter. I managed to finish writing it except for the grammar check and adding images. That feels like a win, even if today’s productivity feels a bit uneven. I think the estate agent visit marked the turning point. Came back feeling deflated, realising I could be waiting till Friday or Monday for a more concrete update.

Reflecting on today, I realised the balance was off. While managed to plot some postcards and get the newsletter mostly down, handled the estate agent update less well than I'd like. It left me unable to dive back into the shop code or contact Amy, and now those have to be shifted to tomorrow’s list. The phone calls and decision-making regarding the studio sale are wearing me out, and while waiting for updates, my energy dips.

I’ve got to remember to plan tasks with the awareness that my focus is low when I'm seeking updates. Today wasn't terribly productive but did get some important stuff done. Tomorrow's another shot at ticking things off the list and maybe feeling a little less frazzled.

Here's hoping for a productive end to the week. Time to get some rest and try again tomorrow.