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 a trip to Wolverhampton for a bank errand before delving into a mix of admin work and creative tasks. Navigating the movements of money between accounts had its frustrating moments, but let's face it, it's another cog in the wheel.
On the coding front, I aimed to tidy up some previous works and test a couple of design ideas. By mid-morning, I had a clear sketch for one design and got the pen plotter running. The joy of watching the plotter come to life and transform my code into art is something that never gets old, even if it can sometimes feel like watching paint dry.
Balancing the creative and admin sides wasn't too bad. I completed the necessary admin tasks this morning in good time, which included checking my accounts and ensuring no unexpected direct debits went through — a recurring theme. There was some digital housekeeping too, tidying up files to keep everything organised. This left a good slot of uninterrupted time this afternoon to focus solely on the creative work.
Despite the financial juggling act, which often feels like solving an intricate puzzle, today went smoothly. The studio might still need an update—those new design books are still waiting to be fully explored—but that's for another day once the studio sells and there's some budget to play with. Right now, I'm pleased with how effectively I managed to switch between tasks without too much disruption.
Later in the afternoon, I found the joy in my productive flow state. Testing plots and fine-tuning the designs, then capturing them on video felt particularly rewarding. One specific plot, blending black ink with subtle shades of red and blue, stood out, demonstrating how slightly offset lines can make a significant visual impact. My brain is buzzing with ideas to use different tools like biros or fountain pens for future plots.
As the day wound down, I received a minor update from the estate agent about the ongoing studio sale. It's another small step forward, still balanced annoyingly on the edge of "almost there." Money's tight but manageable, and fingers crossed, everything continues on track.
