JOURNALS

Friday kicked off with a mission to get a skeleton site up and running. I rolled up my sleeves and got absorbed in the world of Python and Flask. After a solid run at it, a basic account creation process is finally standing on its own. Sure, there's a heap of technical debt and some tangled spaghetti code waiting for me down the road, but the highlight is getting the site to this point. Future me can worry about the cleanup – for now, progress is sweet!

The middle of the day found me engrossed in the Kitty Daybook. A bit disappointed I didn't make it to the stationery store. It's a missed opportunity to indulge in my love for stationery, but I didn’t let it dampen the mood too much. At least I was able to enjoy a cosy environment at home later in the evening.

Meanwhile, I was dealing with the unsettling issue of the hotel payment. The hassle with the co-op's fraud alert wasn’t charming, but I suppose that's just part and parcel of sorting travel plans these days. Remembering to keep things warm with the fire at home felt like the appropriate reward for a day spent balancing digital and analogue worlds.

Feeling snug on the sofa as the evening wore on, I had time to reflect on how today's tasks unfolded. It’s honestly satisfying to know that when I set my mind to something, especially in the realm of coding, I walk away with something tangible. We’ve all had those moments where a small victory feels way more rewarding than anticipated. Today, that was definitely the case.

Bright side? The code went smoothly. I wrapped up with gratitude for warmth, finished work, and reliable painkillers. Life's simpler pleasures often lie in some warmth after a long day of moving pixels. Here's a toast to code, warmth, and the little things that make the hard stuff worth it in the long run.