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
- How can you make today a refreshing break from your busy week while still engaging in activities that fulfill you creatively?
- What's one thing you can do today to nurture your mental health, given your recent hectic schedule?
- Considering your interest in digital collaging, is there a relaxing creative activity you can think of trying today that might also inspire your work in the upcoming week?
- What are your plans for today?
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TODOS
[ ] - Get paint and supplies for studio floor
[ ] - Spend majority of the day cooking
[ ] - Explore clipping masks in Procreate
[ ] - Scan digital magazines for collage inspiration
[ ] - Prepare learning resources and update Obsidian
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JOURNAL
Today was a mix of ticking items off the checklist and a hearty attempt at embracing the slower pace of life... if cooking counts as taking it easy. I found myself pondering the difference between a to-do list and a plan early on, but that idea quickly got filed under ‘think about later’ when I ended up detouring to prep a few rooms at home instead of the kitchen chaos I had originally envisioned. Batch cooking, consider thyself postponed.
Off to the paint store we went! Got hold of everything necessary for sprucing up the studio floor, thanks to the trusty guidance of my better half, who is far more adept at navigating the vast spectrum of paint colours than yours truly. Who would have thought floor painting would end up being a saga in phases? It seems I’ll be doing it in two halves with 12-16 hour drying gaps. A perfect time to help out a friend with a task next week. My admin duties might need to dodge this particular curveball – life’s never dull around here!
Played around with digital collaging and had another go with clipping masks in Procreate. If I’m honest, the result was more of a shrug and a “not there yet.” Still, every wobble in the learning curve is a little victory, right? I’m keeping this task penned in for tomorrow. Despite the change in plans and the constant shifting of gears, I’m grateful for paint supply runs, a library at home to fall back on, and my wife’s colour-savvy eye.
While the rest of the world might be winding down, it looks like next week’s going to be quite interesting with both studio transformations and friendly favours. Here’s to slowly finding the right balance between making art and making the space that facilitates it.