JOURNALS

This Friday was a bit of a whirlwind, much of it spent on trains as I journeyed back from a stint in London. My mind was occupied with the principles of minimalism, which seemed fitting as I rattled through the countryside. Minimalism is about reducing the noise and streamlining one's life and work, which is precisely the kind of journey a train trip allows—space to think without too much distraction.

The first stretch of the day was dedicated to editing the weeknotes video—a process that seems faster with every tweak, especially with the promised speed of the new MacBook Pro M4. After that, I caught up with Alex from the flicker.org office, another fruitful collaboration on the horizon. Then it was straight to jumping back on a train, where I had more thoughts about minimalism, still pondering how to translate that to my studio workspaces and time management.

Once back home, it felt good to have a predictable turnout—trains running on time can feel like a minor miracle. A pleasant surprise awaited me at home: a new laptop, ready for future editing endeavors. It's nice to know that sometimes things align just as they should.

Looking ahead to the weekend, I plan to roll up my sleeves for some heavy-duty studio reorganization. It's something I've been eager to tackle, knowing my creative productivity will undoubtedly benefit. There's a sense of anticipation about the weekend and how the studio setup, still waiting on a few key elements, will come together.

So, all in all, though I find myself nodding off as I write this last note, the sense of completion springs from a place of knowing there’s always more to be done, yet balanced by the groundwork already laid. Tomorrow holds promise, but tonight, it's the peaceful allure of sleeping in my own bed.