JOURNALS

Monday started with a positive vibe. I've been looking forward to diving into those tutorial scripts I wrote months ago. There's something satisfying about revisiting work after letting it sit - the first draft is never great, but most of the content is there. The plan was to read through them and figure out what I've already done and what's left to do.

The pen plotter stamping test went well this morning. Nothing went wrong, which is always a good sign! It gave me some useful feedback on adjustments I need to make. Then I switched over to work mode before I could make much progress on the scripts.

I had to take a parcel to the post office at lunchtime, which went smoothly. Always nice when errands don't become complicated.

The most satisfying part of my day wasn't what I expected. I ended up printing pages for a small book I'm making as a gift for a friend who had an exhibition. I shot some video there, but I really like how the stills look, so I'm putting together a little book of them.

I didn't make as much progress with the tutorial scripts as I'd hoped. Got distracted by other things - typical me - but at least they were enjoyable distractions. That's the way it goes sometimes. You start the day with one plan and end up following a different path.

Tonight I need to sew four of those zines after cooking dinner. Not particularly looking forward to the cooking part, but I think I'll have enough energy afterward to tackle the sewing. Just need to force myself to do it, honestly.

Overall, a decent Monday. Not exactly what I planned, but productive in its own way. The studio continues to be my happy place, even when I veer off my intended course.