General thoughts on today
End of another week…which ended up being productive and chilled (best combination). We’re all suffering with colds so it’s also been a PJ day, but I think we’re through the worst of it. Steph’s AC has been fixed (yesterday) - just in time for winter. Bless her Dad he paid for it all and they had a day together in Haverford West. Yesterday wasn’t the best day as Isaac wasn’t on his best behaviour (more on that below).
So the next WaxNerds event is booked for Feb - added this to the BIG Decision List. Along with a few odd jobs on the Task List
Exercise
Rest day today but did a Templeton Home Set yesterday.
Computer
In my generative art journey I’ve started looking at circle packing. Initially this was inspired by some coral type art I came across but it seems a useful technique to have in the toolbox. Initial attempts below show drawing and structuring circles (with optional collision detection) but I want to really delve into how to pack each circle closer together.
Life
So there’s a recuring theme recently with Isaac. He’s getting that stroppy teenager attitude early (he’s only 10) but then when he’s challenged on it going into this self deprecating ‘I aways mess things up’ spiral. No I’m not sure if this is a form of manipulation to get himself out of trouble or a sign that his view of himself is really fragile. Either way it need careful handling and often it doesn’t play well with Steph’s anxiety and mental health. I’ve started making a conscious effort to scold him less and take time to talk to him more and I’m hoping keeping this journal will help me keep consistent in the advice and support I give. But he doesn’t half make it hard! However, it also makes me reflect on how I treated my mother and the way I would pull on the heart strings in order to get out of trouble or get my own way. I really do suspect Isaac is like me in that way.
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