JOURNALS

Monday was a day filled with plotting lines and juggling code. I started my day fine-tuning ink plot tests, ensuring each line was precise for the postcard exchange. It's quite the happy little assembly line I've set up – plot designs first, postcards next. By the end of the day, I hit about 90% completion. Not bad for a day’s work!

Switching gears to coding, I focused on the user management tool. Getting it to this stage was a relief. I spent the morning sorting out the big stuff, like creating admin users who then invite others to join. By afternoon, I was deep in cleanup mode, making sure the logic flowed smoothly. There's always a bit of messiness in the code, but bit by bit, I’m untangling it.

Avoiding caffeine was another adventure. The day went smoothly without it, despite a bit of a low in the evening. It’s all part of finding that balance – enough energy without the jittery highs. Perhaps I need to watch the refined flour and sweeteners next. Who knew cutting out the bubbly drink would be such a challenge?

In more creative news, drawing lines and e-ink sketches sparked ideas for zines again. I want to keep things simple, maybe as companions to the postcards. I must remember not to let the complexity spiral. For now, just the basics.

Gratitude moments of the day: ample ink supplies, Kitty communicating with the Vesta board, and more time pondering zines. It's these small things that truly make a difference. Everything might not be done, but the day feels like a win.

As the coding and art worlds blend more, maintaining a balance becomes key. The division seems to work well: art in the morning and code in the afternoon. Simple goals keep the momentum going. With logical fixes due first thing tomorrow, I’m looking forward to starting fresh. Here's to a productive and creatively satisfying Monday!