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

  • How can you balance your creative tasks with administrative duties to optimize productivity today?
  • What's one new thing you'd like to explore in your art today, perhaps inspired by recent projects or activities?
  • Is there a particular artistic technique or subject you're excited to dive deeper into today?
  • What are your plans for today?
  • Anything else you want to mention?

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TODOS

[ ] - Shoot shop code video for week notes
[ ] - Shoot B-roll for preseed video
[ ] - Edit and export preseed video
[ ] - Edit week notes video
[ ] - Investigate quality of morning questions


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JOURNAL

Feeling a bit beat at the week's end, but I soldiered on. I reckon it's the near-sale of the old studio that's got my mind in a knot, blending relief with lingering pressure. It's been a non-stop grind, reacting to the studio saga, leaving my real creative work on the back burner. At least it feels like the end of this exhausting chapter is near, so fingers crossed nothing goes awry.

Started my day shooting some b-roll footage for the preseed video at around 9. I figured it’d be a quick task, but editing the #weeknotes video dominated most of my morning and afternoon. Got to colour correcting and adding the music bed later on, which brings its own set of tiny yet satisfying challenges.

By lunchtime, it was a balancing act between editing the video and rebalancing my thoughts. Finally got the #weeknotes exported around 15:00. Taking a moment to check it, I felt a small sense of achievement. Glad I wasn't just documenting for the sake of it but also making something functional.

Throughout the day, I wrestled with the usual admin tasks. Shooting that shop related part of the weeknote provided a brief change of pace. I wish I had more proactive creative time rather than the cyclical tasks that often feel like mere admin. I keep coming back to the idea of slow computing—letting the computer take its time to process complex designs overnight. If only I could focus on these kinds of projects more regularly.

It's interesting how shooting videos in the morning and editing in the afternoon really seems to work out. I used to think the video creation task as a whole could fit anywhere, but this structure is way less frustrating. I feel like I’m discovering new ways to stay productive and creative.

Wrapped up the day feeling okay about what got done. Still, there’s this limbo where I can’t quite relax or fully dive into new things. But hey, a touch of routine helps balance out the unpredictability. Maybe soon, with the old studio sale finally sorting out, my mind can fully switch gears to


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SUGGESTIONS

Certainly! Here is your main suggestion for the day, followed by three quick action bullet points:

Main Suggestion for the Day

Focus on optimizing video tasks efficiently to create space for creative projects. Given today's emphasis on video tasks, the potential frustration with repetitive administrative work, and your desire to balance it with more innovative, slower computing generative art, ensure your video tasks are done efficiently to free up mental space for these endeavors.

Quick Action Bullet Points

  • Prioritize Shooting & Editing: Complete the B-roll for the preseed video this morning, then move straight to editing. Efficiency here will give you mental clarity and the feeling of accomplishment early in the day.
  • Evaluate Question Quality: After the video tasks, dedicate an hour to examine why the morning questions from Kitty have dropped in quality. This will help improve future journaling sessions and keep your reflections more engaging.
  • Plan for Next Week’s Creativity: Use any leftover time to draft a rough plan for incorporating slower computing generative projects into next week’s schedule. Even a brief outline can make a big difference.

Affirmation

"Today, I balance my tasks efficiently, ensuring both creative and administrative duties are handled with clarity and purpose."

Other Thoughts

Considering your ongoing concerns with the sale of the old studio and how it affects your mental state, it’s promising that progress is being made. Use this positive momentum as motivation to push through today’s tasks. Remember to take breaks to avoid burnout and maintain focus for the whole day. The end is in sight, and each completed task brings you a step closer to relieving the mental load.

Is there anything else you’d like assistance with today?

Normal Kitty 😺