Tuesday, October 3, 2023
I had my second Japanese language class of the current course last night. I say ‘current course’, as I’ve attempted to start learning Japanese several times, and despite my frequent visits to the country, I’m hardly making progress. Or at least, as fast as I’d like. So, …I went to see The Creator this afternoon and really enjoyed it.
A lovely story, stunning visuals and a walloping score. This sci-fi geek loved every minute.
I might even have shed a tear or two.
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Gah! Yet another GP screw-up with my meds. Despite getting my repeat prescription signed off on Monday, the pharmacy never received it. And so I couldn’t get my meds. Thankfully, the pharmacist was happy to give me a week’s supply while the GP practice gets their act together. Every …
Some initial thoughts after 48 hours with the new iPhone 15 Pro:
“After about 48 hours of use, I thought I’d note my initial impressions and spoiler: they’re all positive. Really.”
Sunday, September 24, 2023
One of the first photos I took outdoors with my new iPhone 15 Pro. We were blessed with unseasonal blue skies and sunshine here in London, so I made sure to look up for some good angles. I took this just down the street from my apartment, here in Canary Wharf, where’s there no shortage of …Friday, September 22, 2023
It just so happens I’m working from home on the day my new iPhone 15 Pro is set to be delivered. What a coincidence! Though I may have to temper my excitement if it arrives later in the afternoon. I have a friend coming over for dinner and a film later on, and it would be quite anti-social to …Thursday, September 21, 2023
The second highlight of my day so far: Figuring our how to use the Dataview plug-in in Obsidian to search for client projects across disparates notes and provide me with a nicely-formatted list. I then created a ‘client’ template for pages, to bring together lists of client-specific …Thursday, September 21, 2023 →
The highlight of my day (so far):
Getting my dispatch notification email from Apple. My iPhone 15 Pro is on the way, in all its blue titanium glory. And now the waiting game ramps up a notch.
The next 24hrs is going to feel so long.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
It definitely feels like Autumn arrived in London today. I woke up to darkness and had to wear a sweatshirt and jacket to work, for the first time in… well, as long as I can remember. I’m looking out my office window to some very dark grey skies and some really quite strong wind. …Wednesday, September 20, 2023 →
I’m watching endless iPhone 15 Pro review videos on YouTube, as if it will somehow speed up delivery of my new handset.
I’m still very happy I upgraded. No buyer’s remorse here. I just want to get my hands on it!
Roll on Friday.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Today’s the first time in a while that I’m really jiving with Obsidian. From my daily note, through to capturing new ideas and writing new content for the business blog. On reflection, I think it’s because I’m using templates intentionally and with more forethought. As in, …I’m very tired and really need some sleep, but… I’m loving iOS17 so far. Seems like lots and lots of very small changes which combine for a great new experience.
Time to put the phone down and get ready for bed.
It’s time to update all the things…
I’m really feeling it in my hips after yesterday’s short run.
More stretching required (that’ll be engraved on my tombstone…)
A very misty/hazy London this evening.
I’m watching Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, for the umpteenth time.
Christopher Plummer is marvellous as the scenery-chewing General Chang and there are some super one-liners from McCoy and Chekov. And yet… I keep unintentionally comparing it to more recent iterations of Trek and it’s starting to fall short.
This is completely personal taste, so please don’t attack. While the story is solid, it’s clear that SFX, make-up and scripts have come a long way since 1991.
Do we expect more from our sci-fi now?
Monday, September 18, 2023
I’ve been tinkering with Drafts, a super-popular app that never quite stuck with me. And I’m not sure why. But after stumbling across a few enthusiastic YouTube videos and blog posts, I thought I’d give it another go. Over the last couple of days, something seems to have clicked. I …I made it out for a run this morning!
My plans for a gym visit yesterday were destroyed by my Crohn’s flare-up. As was our planned visit to the local food market. Le sigh. But I started to feel better this morning and so, before I could talk myself out of it, I threw on my gear and hit the streets.
Exploring ‘Dataview’ and how it can bring some structure to my notes in Obsidian.
Talk about trial and error! But I’m getting there. It looks super useful. I’d never make it as a developer, but I’m willing to persist with this.
Saturday, September 16, 2023 →
Oh. It looks like the Tories are going to fuck up another infrastructure project. What a surprise. Sunak knows he’ll never have to depend on public transport. He’s above such things. He just hops in a helicopter…
“Ending the line at Old Oak Common is pretty much the definition of a railway to nowhere.”
HS2’s Euston station at risk as Old Oak Common emerges as potential London terminus
Saturday, September 16, 2023 →
Just bought some art on impulse.
This is not like me at all. But it’s beautiful and I knew I had to have it as soon as I saw it.
I can’t wait to share some photos once it’s delivered.
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Last night, I watched the final episode of Foundation’s second season on Apple TV+. It was a thrilling ride and the perfect close to an impressive season. If you haven’t sampled the delights of Foundation yet, let me convince you. No, it doesn’t have space wizards or laser sword …Saturday, September 16, 2023 →
Choosing my new iPhone wasn’t as easy as you’d think.
I had gone back-and-forth in my mind about which model I wanted to go for. No question about the storage I wanted and no question about the colour. It was obviously going to be blue titanium.
Saturday, September 16, 2023 →
A beautiful, sunny morning here in London.
Just doing some easy work admin before getting my show on the road. We’re walking to a local food market later and I’m hoping to enjoy a food truck burrito 🌯 Because I’m classy like that.
I’m not sure YouTube video editing is best done after a night of incredible brain-shrinking insomnia, but here we are.
I wonder if anyone will notice…
Boom.
That sound you heard was my Amex card groaning under the strain of a new iPhone 15 Pro.
In Blue Titanium, obviously. I’m not a monster.
I didn’t opt for Pro Max in the end. After holding a max-sized case for a while, I simply realised my hands weren’t up to the task! Roll on Fri next week.
Wide awake since 3am.
90mins later, I’m out of bed, reading on the sofa and resigned to the fact that I’m going to crash and burn mid-afternoon.
Insomnia is a bitch.
Enjoying the views from the balcony this evening.
For some reason, it already feels like a Friday.
I felt a lot better by late this afternoon - so much, that I even made it to the gym.
(Though I have no photos to prove this - so, does it count?)
A quick workout on arms and shoulders and some time on the cross-trainer so I could catch up on ‘Invasion’ on my iPad.
Time well spent!
Thursday, September 14, 2023 →
Yesterday’s sunset over London.
Sadly, and inevitably, it’s getting earlier and earlier.
