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 today, and how can you incorporate it into your current projects or experimentation with pixel shifting?
  • Are there any tasks or projects you can delegate or automate today to make more space for focused creative work or learning new artistic techniques?
  • How might you integrate self-care into your busy schedule today to help maintain energy and reduce stress, particularly given recent challenges with the studio sale?
  • What are your plans for today?
  • Anything else you want to mention?

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TODOS

[ ] - Plot more postcards
[ ] - Edit weeknotes video till Thursday
[ ] - Work on shop code
[ ] - Shoot video of postcards around lunchtime
[ ] - Talk to Amy
[ ] - Record video sign-off, finish weeknotes


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JOURNAL

Today has been quite the mixed bag of productivity and a few unexpected surprises. I kicked off the day by heading into town to get some supplies before things got busy. Once back, I dove straight into editing the Weeknotes video. As usual, the plugin acted up, which threw a wrench in the works, but I managed to get past that hurdle by reverting to an older version.

The morning was mainly spent wrestling with the video edit, and by midday, I tackled renewing some SSH certificates for the websites. It felt good to clear that off the list. Then, a bit of email sorting to make sure nothing urgent slipped through the cracks. I wrapped up the day tidying up the studio, which always feels satisfying.

Creatively, I'm excited about the postcards that will eventually form an animation. The idea of shooting them in different locations in Shrewsbury still intrigues me. I had planned on getting more done today, but plotter constraints mean that’ll stretch into the next few days. Couldn't help but think how great it would be if the machine could plot faster without sacrificing quality.

On the self-care front, I’ve been trying to stick to the 50 minutes working, 10-minute break rule. The plan was to get back into meditation once all this chaos with the studio sale settles down. Meditation always seemed like it needed a calm state of mind to start, but I suppose it might actually ease the stress.

One hiccup was feeling a bit off with my focus today, especially after the news about the studio sale dragging on. It's like the more I want this sale to be done, the longer it seems to stretch out. That stress is probably why I'm struggling to switch between tasks as smoothly as I usually do.

To round out the day, touching base with the studio buyer was on the list. The studio sale continues to be a looming challenge that’s impacting my overall productivity. It looks like this will roll into the next week, unfortunately.

On a lighter note, I realised over lunch that despite all the setbacks, my routine is shaping up nicely. The afternoon walk was a pleasant break, and taking videos for the Weeknotes was unexpectedly enjoyable. With the shop project still hanging, it’s all about balance and finding those small wins amid the chaos. Let's see what tomorrow brings.


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SUGGESTIONS

Main Suggestion for the Day

Focus on creating the week notes video up till Thursday while plotting postcards, ensuring to capture outdoor shots around Shrewsbury during lunchtime for your flipbook animation. This task combines creative output with a structured plan, allowing a mix of artistic work and productive documentation.

Quick Action Bullet Points

  • Edit the Week Notes Video: Start the day by editing the week notes video up to Thursday, interleaving this task with plotting three or four more postcards.
  • Plan and Take Outdoor Shots: During lunchtime, take the plotted postcards and your camera for a walk around Shrewsbury, shooting short videos of each postcard in various locations.
  • String Together Animation: Once back in the studio, compile the captured videos into a flipbook animation. Ensure to record a sign-off and finish editing the week notes by the end of the day.

Affirmation

You've got this, Dan! Balancing creativity with structured tasks leads to productive and fulfilling workdays.

Other Thoughts

Given the previous days' reflections on managing focus and stress through breaks and incorporating physical activity, remember to adhere to your 50-minute work and 10-minute break routine today. Integrating short walks or even brief meditative moments during breaks can provide a needed reset and help maintain energy levels. Additionally, consider touching base with Amy and your buyer earlier in the day to clear those tasks from your mental queue.

Normal Kitty 😺