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 goal you'd like to achieve today that could further develop your experiments with inks, especially considering your recent interest in fluorescent and iridescent effects?
- How can you make your workspace more inspiring today, which might help you in progressing with the quadtree code and other tasks on your agenda?
- Is there a particular theme or emotion you want to explore in your art today, maybe drawing from the positivity you experienced with the ink tests yesterday?
- What are your plans for today?
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TODOS
[ ] - Update and refine quadtree code
[ ] - Write and send invoice
[ ] - Organise and tidy up workspace
[ ] - Catch train to London and continue codin
[ ] - Prepare slides for keynote presentation
[ ] - Visit V&A if time permits
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JOURNAL
Today has been productive, despite having limited time before heading to London for PaperCamp tomorrow. I finally focused on updating my quadtree code this morning. It’s something that’s been on my mind, and I think the progress was pretty satisfying.
After that, I had a necessary yet slightly mundane task of tidying up my workspace. Things had gotten a little out of hand, and it was definitely causing me some low-level stress. Taking ten minutes to clear and organise made a world of difference. It’s surprising how much more inviting and less chaotic it feels now. Sometimes, these small actions really make a big impact on getting into the right headspace for work.
The theme I worked on today was layering different colours in my code. Not in the artistic ink sense, but how the different elements interact within the quadtree layers. I won’t get to test the code’s visual output until next week, but for now, it’s rewarding seeing the groundwork being laid. It’s all about the foundation.
Trains ran smoothly, which is always a relief. I managed to get to London without any hiccups, and checking into the hotel was straightforward. I even had a brief catch-up with a couple of friends in the evening. It was short but sweet. These small social interactions make a big difference, even if just for a change in scenery and company.
I've got everything prepped for tomorrow, including the slides for my presentation. I’m aiming for an early night to be fresh and ready for Paper Camp. There’s always this mix of anticipation and nerves before speaking, but I'm feeling reasonably prepared, mostly because the slides and index cards should keep me on track. If time allows, I might pop into the V&A, but that’ll depend on how everything goes.
Kinda tired at the end of the day now, but looking forward to the papercamp presentation tomorrow. Getting those final touches in place always brings a sense of achievement and ensures everything is ready for the big day. No matter how many times I do this, that blend of excitement and a little anxiety seems to remain.