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
- What's one creative thought that comes to your mind this morning, perhaps related to solving those tricky letter pairs in the handwriting code or another kind of breakthrough you're aiming for today?
- How could integrating new ideas or methods into today's tasks, especially regarding backend implementation or journal entries, help you be more productive and innovative?
- Considering your recent headaches, how can you adjust your environment or schedule today to ensure a healthier workflow and possibly reduce symptoms?
- What are your plans for today?
- Anything else you want to mention?
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TODOS
[ ] - Send handwriting to the plotter
[ ] - Write newsletter
[ ] - Record video explaining newsletter content
[ ] - Punch more card corners
[ ] - Drink plain water and manage headache
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JOURNAL
Yesterday started with me watching a bit of YouTube to ease into the day. By 7:40 AM, I was sending some handwriting to the drawing machine just for fun. Then, I planned to buckle down on the newsletter. Thinking about the newsletter kept me awake the previous night, which was frustrating since I didn’t make much progress before noon yesterday. I sketched out some ideas for it at around 1:40 PM.
My main goal for the day was to see how the joined-up handwriting code spit out an SVG. I wanted to see it in action on the pen plotter. Despite not coding so much and focusing on the newsletter, I still enjoyed watching the machine do its thing early in the morning.
I tried out a few adjustments to help deal with my headaches. Moving my screens closer and sticking to plain water seemed to work. I didn’t get a headache, and the water tasted fine, which I'm glad about. It’s tough to tell if it’s merely a lack of stress that’s helping or if avoiding sweetened drinks played a role. Either way, it’s good news and worth continuing.
In terms of creative thoughts, my mind bounced between thinking about the newsletter’s content and considering a paid tier for YouTube and Patreon. I toyed with the idea of recording a video for people who prefer listening over reading. The format could be like that fun late-night show vibe with cards and a microphone. It’s a scatterbrain of an idea, but it might work.
I spent some time just sketching out the newsletter. My 3 PM call about pen plotters took a chunk out of my afternoon, which pushed the newsletter further down my to-do list. Yet, it was a valuable chat, and learning from others is never a waste.
As the day wound down, I felt a bit philosophical about the future. I’m getting ready for a couple of low-energy weeks ahead, with upcoming trips to Coventry and the looming jury duty. The potential sale of the old studio adds another layer of busyness too. So, productivity might take a nosedive soon, but I’m mentally prepping for it.
Reflecting on my achievements, I didn’t get much done on the newsletter, which wasn't ideal. Yet, I felt somewhat okay about the video I managed to create, even if it wasn’t the best use of all my time. Those pen plotter chats are always an inspiration though.
In summary, my day was a mixed bag: some good progress on the drawing side, and feeling a bit defeated by the lack of headway on the newsletter. But hey, at least I avoided a headache, and learned quite a bit along the way. Let’s see if today can bring more focus and maybe some fun new content ideas.