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 specific action you can take today to further explore digital collaging on your iPad, building on your recent experiences with magazine apps and Procreate?
- How can you optimize the placement and organization of your storage boxes today to facilitate an efficient and clean workspace, especially considering the upcoming painting of the studio floor?
- Is there a new technical challenge or plotter technique you're eager to experiment with today, inspired by your recent pen plotting sessions?
- What are your plans for today?
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TODOS
[ ] - Plan hot desking for next week
[ ] - Move items to clear floor for painting
[ ] - Vacuum and clean the studio floor
[ ] - Spend afternoon at home with family
[ ] - Create October divider for journal on iPad
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JOURNAL
Thursday started with a plan, but as they say, no plan survives contact with reality—after less than five minutes in fact! Got up early, full of beans, and crafted a thorough action plan. My first mission, putting together the October month divider on the iPad, was sidetracked. Instead, I dove into some seemingly "Procreate-ful" experiments. I learnt that clipping masks remain a mystery—more googling needed on that front.
In an attempt to optimise my workspace, I spent significant time relocating my things to clear the floor. Given the studio's half-hearted claim to organisation, the result was a chaotic medley of relocating and realising just how much unused clutter I'd moved from one studio to another. Note to future self: a bit of decluttering is more overdue than post!
As I was sorting through videos—trying not to turn into a tangled mess of footage—Kitty the AI asked me what I was doing, ensuring I wasn’t just talking to myself. Staying on task, I worked on tidying up for about three hours. By the end, the floor was ready, gleaming and dust-free. The most significant gain being the clarity of realizing how much I need to downsize.
In the afternoon, I gracefully bowed out of work and spent some much-needed time with my family. Perhaps the highlight of my day, providing a balance in the work-life see-saw and relieving some stress. Did a quick mental checklist of all the things I'm grateful for: my studio, food, and a calm atmosphere. Simple things, but they carry immense weight.
Reflecting on it all, the chaos had its way of adding a sprinkle of clarity, and the family time sealed it. A day well spent, giving me much to ponder on as I get ready to prep and paint the floor next week. Time to head off, muse over clip masks, and tuck in early—who knows, another day may bring newer, cleaner insights.