This is one of the ongoing weekly notes, as per Thej.
Work
Correcting some basic accounting issues. We keep making mistakes and need better QA.
Using Antennapod, to try and better understand podcasts, which I don't really like or can get into. I do read a lot, for work and pleasure, and this still-growing publishing segment -- audiobooks -- is something I need to better understand. Also the kinds of things on Spotify that become moderately successful, that are on-brand or a derivative work of current offerings.
Lot of research into the audiobook market, something I let slip over the past x months. Turns out this is still a fast-growing segment of the publishing industry (~27%). Need to finish this up!
Health
- Continued daily jogging, will be upping the speed and distance soon if not already.
- Turned on two more air purifiers, which is knocking the PM2.5 to below 50 AQI. Need to keep doors closed (though the filters do compensate over time, once said doors are closed).
- Task: redo glasses prescription <-- still need to start
- Get back into floor Pilates (at night) <-- still need to start
Transportation
I have two other transportation projects:
- Revamp the bicycles
- My bike needs new tires (worn). Get at Decathlon.
- Need to get Ben a new bike -- visit Decathlon for a look (24" or 26" is better for him?). Done, got a 24" as the 26" was simply too large.
Motorcycle project
- Retrofit the motorbike to have saddlebags, and an extended seat back (with backrest), so that both boys could fit behind me safely. This will require some welding, and plastic / fiberglass modding, and upholstery. This is a little intimidating to me, but I did find a nearby upholsterer to use (the local guy has moved without forwarding address). My brother-in-law has a welding rig. The plastic / fiberglass will be something I have to figure out. This is probably a good place to start (YouTube video).
Food & Christmas
These two of course go together. Last year I did a multi-day spread of various goodies.
- Bangers and mash
- Chicken
- Pork tenderloin
- Applesauce
- Bagels, smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomato, onion, capers
- Strawberry cheesecake
- Miso soup
- Carrots and broccoli
The presents were mainly some candy (not too much), books (manga), legos, pens and pencils, and the like. A new bed, bicycle seat, bicycle, and a new car (if you count a November purchase). A pretty big haul and the tree worked out well.
Creative Tasks
Still ongoing (not yet completed):
- Get the eGPU working and install and configure Stable Diffusion
- Read Stable Diffusion book and workbook
- Soldering Christmas ornaments with boys
Urgent Needs
Going through possessions and either refurbishing, disposing (if not salvageable), or redistributing. This is ongoing (daily / weekly), and some good progress this past week.