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 way you can simplify a task or project today to create more mental space for creativity?
- Considering your recent reflection on studio practices from YouTube videos, how might you apply these insights to enhance your own studio environment today?
- What's one thing you're looking forward to achieving today, and how does it align with your ongoing artistic projects or personal development?
- What are your plans for today?
- Anything else you want to mention?
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TODOS
[ ] - Finish the newsletter.
[ ] - Do jury duty.
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JOURNAL
Today has been a mixed bag, to say the least. I've been trying to juggle a number of commitments, and it's felt like walking a tightrope.
My main focus of the day was getting through the jury duty while also finding any spare moments to work on the newsletter. It's always a challenge, but adding photos to the newsletter helped simplify the writing task in between the waiting periods at the jury duty. I managed to finish the newsletter, which felt like ticking off a significant box on my to-do list.
Balancing the creative and the procedural tasks is no small feat. Reflecting on the writing and layout work for the newsletter reminded me much of my data visualisation projects and zine layouts from years ago. There's something inherently satisfying about seeing shapes and text come together harmoniously, even if the process involves countless small adjustments.
During my free moments at the court, I began thinking more about how studio processes and administrative tasks keep surfacing in my artistic practice. The drawn lines between art creation and studio management blur more each day. Instead of separating the two, I find documenting these processes just as fulfilling as creating the art itself.
On a positive note, I wrapped up the day by updating my journal, reflecting on all these tasks, and feeling a great sense of relief. While the jury duty has been a drain, taking some time to consider creative projects helped maintain my sanity.
Despite the financial strain and the constant juggle, I'm looking forward to finally settling into a more steady workflow once the old studio sells. It’s been a pressure point, but it's comforting to know that the finishing line is in sight, even if my route to it is uncertain.
In short, the day was punctuated by moments of creative satisfaction amid procedural obligations, making it both tiring and rewarding. Here’s hoping tomorrow brings a bit more focus and fewer interruptions.