Overview of the Week
Projects Worked On
- Edited video footage recorded on Sunday night for upcoming YouTube videos and shorts
- Focused on writing blog posts (in progress)
- Sorted out finances, paid back loans, and caught up on past-due bills
- Did some motion graphics for videos talking about process / current projects
- Updated ejfox.photos - added a new page for latest photos, modified iOS shortcut to post to blog from phone, tested with Fuji app for importing from X-Pro3 and writing EXIF captions in Photos.
- Ordered updated first aid supplies off Amazon for summer explorations
Creative Endeavors
- Experimented with waterproof black Noodler's ink in a loose, Ralph Steadman-inspired style, combining splashes of ink with water and fine lines
- Started capturing more day-to-day video footage using the new camera on iPhone
Technical Accomplishments
- Got Coach Artie running again, ensuring proper functionality with OpenAI and Anthropic APIs
- Continued development on knowhv.com website concept, focusing on the home page with interactive maps, a list of places to visit, and basic itinerary/adventure planning features
- Experimented with Procreate to create hand-drawn typography for potential stickers and website assets
Books, Movies, TV
- Listened to old episodes of Harmontown (ongoing for the past four years)
- Watched stand-up comedy on YouTube, including Kill Tony, Big Jay Oakerson, and Dave Attell interviews
- No books currently being read
- Stopped reading the news after canceling NYTimes subscription
- Caught myself doomscrolling on Instagram Reels, Facebook, and Twitter over the past few weeks
Personal Growth & Health
- Bought a variety of fresh fruits (bananas, apples, kiwis, peaches, mango, lemons, limes, melon, peaches, and cucumbers) and snacked on them throughout the night, which contributed to feeling good
Social & Community Engagement
- Started making plans with friends for summer camping trips and road trips to fun destinations
Goals for the Future
- Review and organize all camping equipment, including new purchases from Amazon
- Ensure first aid kit is fully stocked and up-to-date
- Check the condition of all dry bags and replace any that are no longer usable
- Make sure all equipment is field-ready for upcoming camping trips and road trips