JOURNALS

Today started with a morning chat with a friend, which was surprisingly enlightening. Talking through things always brings new perspectives, and that weekly chat is like having a mini brainstorming session to shake ideas loose. It's similar to the reason why I enjoy making my videos—speaking my thoughts out loud brings clarity. This chat did just that, triggering new avenues of exploration for my projects.

Today I dove into filming the 3D stamp holder video. I managed to shoot a bit over lunchtime, which is a small win. I’m considering making this week’s notes a non-speaking video, just set to music, purely as an experimental endeavour. The challenge of trying something new has a certain allure, even if it’s mostly an exercise in creativity.

Later in the day, I found myself back into the Digital Daybook. It’s one of those projects that keeps evolving. Initially, my plan was to dive into research and reading. But as it happens, one idea led to another, and I ended up writing more code again. There's something satisfying about touching code regularly—it keeps the creative and technical gears turning.

The studio, on the temperature front, has been relatively warm today, starting at a cozy 10°C. That’s practically tropical compared to how it's been recently. It makes such a difference to start the day off without feeling like I'm in an igloo. Warmer days mean fewer layers and more nimble fingers for coding and plotting.

I stayed productive by sticking with my trusty 50-10 work-break strategy. It's one of those methods where you don't really need to overthink; just set the timer and focus. It’s simply continuing to work well, helping keep my energy levels up and ensuring I get things done in those short bursts.

As my mind winds down and reflects back, I'm grateful for the friends I can chat with, the 3D printer’s reliability, and the distinctly warmer ambiance of the studio.