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 thing you could do today to enhance your new workspace setup, perhaps drawing inspiration from your design books?
- How might you navigate any challenges that arise today with your coding tasks, based on your recent experiences?
- What's a personal or creative goal you want to achieve by the end of today that would make your day particularly fulfilling?
- What are your plans for today?
- Anything else you want to mention?
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TODOS
[ ] - Quick trip to the bank
[ ] - Finish cleaning up work code
[ ] - Sketch and plot new pen plot design
[ ] - Draft outline for second pen design
[ ] - Take regular breaks
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JOURNAL
Today started with a trip to Wolverhampton for a bank errand before delving into a mix of admin work and creative tasks. Navigating the movements of money between accounts had its frustrating moments, but let's face it, it's another cog in the wheel.
On the coding front, I aimed to tidy up some previous works and test a couple of design ideas. By mid-morning, I had a clear sketch for one design and got the pen plotter running. The joy of watching the plotter come to life and transform my code into art is something that never gets old, even if it can sometimes feel like watching paint dry.
Balancing the creative and admin sides wasn't too bad. I completed the necessary admin tasks this morning in good time, which included checking my accounts and ensuring no unexpected direct debits went through — a recurring theme. There was some digital housekeeping too, tidying up files to keep everything organised. This left a good slot of uninterrupted time this afternoon to focus solely on the creative work.
Despite the financial juggling act, which often feels like solving an intricate puzzle, today went smoothly. The studio might still need an update—those new design books are still waiting to be fully explored—but that's for another day once the studio sells and there's some budget to play with. Right now, I'm pleased with how effectively I managed to switch between tasks without too much disruption.
Later in the afternoon, I found the joy in my productive flow state. Testing plots and fine-tuning the designs, then capturing them on video felt particularly rewarding. One specific plot, blending black ink with subtle shades of red and blue, stood out, demonstrating how slightly offset lines can make a significant visual impact. My brain is buzzing with ideas to use different tools like biros or fountain pens for future plots.
As the day wound down, I received a minor update from the estate agent about the ongoing studio sale. It's another small step forward, still balanced annoyingly on the edge of "almost there." Money's tight but manageable, and fingers crossed, everything continues on track.