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 is one thing you would like to learn or improve in your art today that could echo the satisfaction you felt organizing Nixie's room?
  • Is there a particular project or piece you're excited to start today, perhaps something that offers the same sense of achievement as sorting through your emails?
  • How can you incorporate a moment of self-care into your schedule today, similar to the clarity you gained from your digital decluttering?
  • What are your plans for today?
  • Anything else you want to mention?

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TODOS

[ ] - 3D print small boxes for drawer tidying
[ ] - Organize and layout zine pages
[ ] - Take photos of inks for project
[ ] - Review Flickr Commons Explorer files


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JOURNAL

Today was surprisingly productive, even if it didn't feel like a typical artistic day. I started off pondering what to improve or organise in the world of art, similar to how good it felt sorting out Nixie's room. Settling on working further on the zine was the choice, with its organisational challenges almost as satisfying as a tidy space.

Jumping into the exciting "Sea Howls from the West" project, I found myself moving between organising files and visualising the zine layout in InDesign. Realising I wasn't entirely sure where my dummy version of the zine was, I spent a bit running around trying to locate files—it turns out they were all on the external hard drive, surprise, surprise! That bit of relief was a good motivator to continue with page layouts. When I finally got into the flow of laying out photos and considering missing text, I felt that faint glimmer of progress.

Self-care squeezed its way into the schedule somehow. Amidst frantic planning, it's hard to pinpoint a specific moment of relaxation, but today didn’t feel stressful. Perhaps a bit of clarity emerged from the chaos of digital decluttering; a moment not to be underestimated.

On a less serious note, I cranked up the 3D printer for some small boxes to help with studio organisation—and might I add, it’s warmer in the studio today. I can’t stop talking about temperature, can I? But really, it makes a difference. I’ve enjoyed printing at a much more comfortable temperature.

Reflecting back on the balance of today’s tasks, the Digital Daybook project monopolised my time and didn’t leave room for much else. Tomorrow might be a better day for revisiting the Flickr Commons Explorer files, which I hadn't touched yet. As the day wound up, real organisation gave my brain some peace.

Feeling thankful for the warmer studio, efficient code editing, and the trusty 3D printer that helps with all those little storage solutions for my rubber stamps. Keeping fingers crossed for more progress tomorrow.


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SUGGESTIONS

Main Suggestion for the Day

Today's main suggestion is to focus on the zine project, "Sea Howls from the West", as it's a key priority and echoes the satisfaction of organizing Nyx's room.

  • Morning Focus Block: Dedicate the next two hours entirely to organizing and preparing the zine pages. Avoid distractions and immerse yourself in this creative task.
  • Desktop Publishing Preparation: After capturing images of the inks, start laying out the zine using desktop publishing software. This will provide a tangible form to your creative vision.
  • Organization Alignment: Utilize the satisfaction gained from organizing Nyx's room by applying a methodical approach to tidying up digital files and assets related to the zine.

Affirmation

"I am fully in control of my creative process, embracing each step with focus and clarity. My discipline today will illuminate my artistic path."

Additional Thoughts

It's wonderful to hear the studio is getting warmer, which should boost your motivation and comfort. While you're working on "Sea Howls from the West," remember how successful your organization was over the weekend—use that same energy to bring structure and order to the zine project. Balancing between creative endeavors and thoughtful organization seems to be yielding positive outcomes. Keep taking those moments for self-care and clarity, like digital decluttering. You're on a great path; let's make the best of it!

Encouraging Kitty 😽