JOURNALS

Saturday started with an idea – to delve into the world of zines with the intention of maybe pushing a project forward. Yet, by the end of the day, my creative indulgence was more snack-based rather than zine-based. The intention to achieve a balance between creativity and relaxation leaned heavily towards napping. I ended up getting lots of unwelcome sleep instead of making actual progress. I'm telling myself it's all part of the plan!

Today wasn't entirely without a touch of tech exploration. I managed to look into BlueSky's API towards the end of the day. The simple idea of using app passwords for posting had an appealing straightforwardness to it. Unfortunately, the growing complexity with OAuth methods shifted the simplicity goalpost a little. Yet there's potential in it, and I may just need to dig deeper into the documentation. Maybe NodeJS libraries will come in to save the day soon!

Despite my lazier afternoon, today's rest seemed effective in its own way. I really nailed the art of doing nothing. Although I plan to focus a bit better tomorrow, today's pause from productivity might have done some good. There’s something delightful about spontaneous, unaccomplished naps.

What I am thankful for? My thoughts today turn towards gratitude for zines, those wonderfully long afternoon naps and, of course, snacks. Just suggesting the idea of all those things conjures up a sense of deep contentment. Whether you're having long, unstructured naps or indulging in snacks, small pleasures bring value.

Reflecting on the creative intentions for today, it turned into a laid-back Saturday. A day of gentle tech exploration and indulging in life's simple pleasures. Tomorrow might demand a slight uptick in productivity. But for today, reflection and rest have been key. Let's see where tomorrow's focus will take everything!