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 the first creative thought that comes to your mind today as you gear up for some studio work?
- What one thing could you explore or improve in your art today that would make you feel more fulfilled by day's end?
- Looking back at the effectiveness of the 50-10 work-break strategy, is there another time management or productivity approach you're curious to try out today?
- What are your plans for today?
- Anything else you want to mention?
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TODOS
[ ] - Create video about 3D printed stamp holder
[ ] - Chat with friend for weekly check-in
[ ] - Set client’s time zone
[ ] - Pick up remaining work tasks
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JOURNAL
Today started with a morning chat with a friend, which was surprisingly enlightening. Talking through things always brings new perspectives, and that weekly chat is like having a mini brainstorming session to shake ideas loose. It's similar to the reason why I enjoy making my videos—speaking my thoughts out loud brings clarity. This chat did just that, triggering new avenues of exploration for my projects.
Today I dove into filming the 3D stamp holder video. I managed to shoot a bit over lunchtime, which is a small win. I’m considering making this week’s notes a non-speaking video, just set to music, purely as an experimental endeavour. The challenge of trying something new has a certain allure, even if it’s mostly an exercise in creativity.
Later in the day, I found myself back into the Digital Daybook. It’s one of those projects that keeps evolving. Initially, my plan was to dive into research and reading. But as it happens, one idea led to another, and I ended up writing more code again. There's something satisfying about touching code regularly—it keeps the creative and technical gears turning.
The studio, on the temperature front, has been relatively warm today, starting at a cozy 10°C. That’s practically tropical compared to how it's been recently. It makes such a difference to start the day off without feeling like I'm in an igloo. Warmer days mean fewer layers and more nimble fingers for coding and plotting.
I stayed productive by sticking with my trusty 50-10 work-break strategy. It's one of those methods where you don't really need to overthink; just set the timer and focus. It’s simply continuing to work well, helping keep my energy levels up and ensuring I get things done in those short bursts.
As my mind winds down and reflects back, I'm grateful for the friends I can chat with, the 3D printer’s reliability, and the distinctly warmer ambiance of the studio.