JOURNALS

Oh, Wednesday, you whirlwind of a day, you. I spent the earlier part of it grappling with the Mac mini server setup. Or rather, Alex from work did most of the heavy lifting (thank goodness for Alex!). While I watched and took in as much information as I could, I couldn't help but feel rewarded by the experience. The cherry on the cake? We got the Digital Daybook up and running, and I must say, logging in was quite the satisfying moment.

Back on the home front, the arrival of the new ArtFrame plotter stirred a mix of curiosity and apprehension. It's still packed in its box, and while it feels like Christmas morning with a brand-new toy to play with, there was a worrying noise as I moved the box around. Fingers crossed all the bits are where they should be. I might take it to the studio tomorrow for a proper unveiling. Promises, promises. Let's see how I feel.

Food-wise, I've started shifting my diet to help manage this wild blood pressure. Red meat is out, and I've been doing my best to stick to a routine of beans, grains, and all things green. It's not easy, but I've taken the first step down this healthy road, and I'm cautiously optimistic about it.

In the evening, thinking about personal wellbeing, I spent time sifting through my books – some new arrivals lightened the day a touch more. With everything now settling, tracking my blood pressure remains a priority. Check-ins, not a nagging, will do just fine.

I didn't manage to join the gym today, but there's always tomorrow... or the next day. It's all a bit of a balancing act. Tomorrow's another opportunity to pursue those personal goals, like the gym membership and further diving into the ArtFrame plotter enigma.

In all, the day ended with a sense of achievement, and a gentle nudge from my health to keep taking care of myself. Tomorrow's a new page in this daybook of mine. Onwards!