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 new exploration or experiment with your pen plotter that excites you today, possibly incorporating elements from yesterday's successful integration of handwriting and brush height adjustments?
- How might you plan your day to ensure you make time for both creativity and the necessary errands, keeping in mind recent disruptions to your usual schedule?
- Is there a particular project or theme you feel drawn to today that reflects your current thoughts on art and technology's intersection?
- What are your plans for today?
- Anything else you want to mention?
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TODOS
[ ] - Edit newsletter audio and video
[ ] - Set up pen plotter at overhead table
[ ] - Test brush height on newer plotter with servo
[ ] - Visit estate agent for more insights
[ ] - Record pen plotter footage with overhead camera
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JOURNAL
Today started off in a blur of notifications and catching up on social media. I swear I intended to get straight to work, but Twitter had other plans, as always. Anyway, by around 12:41, I decided to officially give up Twitter for the day, declaring it a victory for productivity.
I then plunged into editing the video and audio for tomorrow's newsletter. This task took longer than I expected, primarily because I'm overly particular about these things. Somewhere around 2 pm, I found a moment's clarity in watching my work take shape through careful splicing and mixing.
Still sticking with the newsletter video editing, I realised it might drag on until late afternoon. By 3:45 pm, I finally finished exporting the audio and video versions, and I felt that mixture of satisfaction and frustration. These tasks really do take up more time than you think. Not too happy about spending my whole day on it, but at least it’s done and dusted.
For a project update, I didn't get a chance to play with the pen plotter height settings today, as planned. So, I’ll dive into that tomorrow. Maybe I'll gain some insights or, at the very least, get some useful results. Playing around with pen height and different brush pens does sound intriguing, and I think it'll be quite the experiment.
On the personal front, I feel slightly despondent today, probably due to spending all hours editing without making room for the creative stuff that genuinely excites me. I guess I’ll need to manage my time better to balance editing tasks and artistic experiments.
Speaking of time, I still need to be hopeful about that old studio sale supposedly set for next Wednesday. Cautious optimism is the term I'd use; it’s in the back of my mind constantly. If it all goes smoothly, the following week might feel lighter, productive, and less stressed.
The highlight of today, I suppose, is acknowledging that part of my workflow and reflecting on how to streamline it better next time. Slow progress is still progress.
And tomorrow, I'll get back into tinkering with the pen plotter settings and hopefully, feel that creative spark again. We'll see how it goes.