This is a collection of things that Kitty (the AI PA) created for the day. Starting with questions in the morning and then creating a todo list for me (Daniel) to follow. Suggestions for the day are also created (although I've put them at the end to make the layout better).
At the end of the day Kitty will ask some "END OF DAY QUESTIONS", which aren't included here, and then creates a journal entry, as if was written by me, which then gets written using Kitty's drawing machine into my paper journal.
The content below is generated by AI, not all days contain all the things.
DAILY ROLL-UP
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MORNING QUESTIONS
- Reflecting on yesterday's realization about the need for visual creation alongside writing tasks, what's one way you can balance these different types of work to keep your motivation and focus sharp today?
- Considering your recent exploration into enhancing your artist statement, how might further refining this document today help clarify your artistic identity or future direction?
- What's one new creative experiment or project you're excited to dive into today, potentially blending code and art, to push the boundaries of your generative artwork?
- What are your plans for today?
- Anything else you want to mention?
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TODOS
No todo found for this day.
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JOURNAL
Wednesday came and went with a head-down, get-it-done vibe. It was one of those days completely monopolised by the artist statement that's been looming over me like a dubious cloud. Not exactly the height of excitement, but a critical chore none the less.
I kicked off the morning replying to DMs and slogging through my email inbox. Pretty standard fare, a warm-up act for the main event, really. By 10:47, I was buried in my artist statement, attempting to corral words that felt like trying to catch smoke – elusive and frustrating.
Midday hit, and there I was, still wrestling with it. The eternal fight to simplify without dumbing down, to distil without losing essence. It's surprisingly hard to avoid making yourself sound like a pretentious twit when you're essentially writing how great you think your work is – in the third person, no less.
Later in the afternoon, I finally began wrapping it up. It's odd how finishing such a task doesn't fill you with joy but rather a mild relief mixed with a tinge of dread for what comes next - adding it to the website. That joyous job can wait until tomorrow.
Looking back at the process, it's been enlightening, to say the least. Trying to cram your artistic soul into a bite-sized, digestible format is no small feat. Every word must earn its keep, every sentence a soldier marching to the beat of clarity and conciseness. Yet, as I chipped away at it, I realised this narrowing down was a reflection process. What am I about? What's the essence of what I do? It's a good exercise, but I would not call it ‘fun’.
Amid all this, I realised how much I rely on visuals to balance out the wordy parts of my brain. The absence of creating something tangible made focusing a Herculean task. Mental note: mix it up more. My brain thanks me in advance.
This artist statement task also hammered home how vital it is to have a clear, articulated direction. It's not just for potential viewers or collectors; it's also for me. It's a beacon in the foggy night of creative endeavours, a reminder of what I'm about when I inevitably start to question everything at 2 am.
So, while it might have felt like a day lost to admin, it's actually been an investment. A frustrating, eye-straining, contemplation-inducing investment. And as I sit here, slightly colder than I prefer because I optimistically misjudged the weather (it's spring, for goodness’ sake, get it together, weather), I can't help but feel a sense of accomplishment.
Not the wild, triumphant kind. More the quiet nod of approval to oneself, a silent "good job, mate". Now, if only I could apply the same effort to dressing appropriately for the temperature.