2024-11-13-Wed (318)

> [!check] This is a page out of [[What Is Grail Diary|Grail Diary]]. Sleep (Sleep): Tue 23:00 – 04:29 (05:29) *preferred from 10 to 5* > `F`; forced wake-up because of the proofreading night shift, unfortunately, but a *respectable* 59% rating from `Chrapapka` – *way more* than just a `poloviční jaskinní Spánok`; feeling slightly fatigued, though – and no wonder: the *sleep deficit* accumulated in the background must be *enormous*; it's only a question of time as to when the *next* wave of *overpowering* fatigue & exhaustion hits me, along with all the associated temptations; so I must be alert and ready for it – reaching for that `tromfové Eso` of repeated Naps/Sleeps as often as needed, until the sleep deficit is completely eradicated! Only 2 minutes of snoring during this sleep, according to `Chrapapka`, which is nice. `Chrapapka` even displays a 57% percentage of *sleep regularity* for this night (!) sleep, which is absolutely incredible: myself, who has chronic trouble sleeping at night, now moving up to 57% of *regular* night sleep?! At least *something* can be said for *exhausting* yourself thoroughly in daytime: then falling asleep at night poses no problem at all. After all, that was Tolstoy's 'theory of sleep': *exert yourself in daytime*, ideally by working manually in the fields (that was Tolstoy's idea), and then you will sleep like a baby each and every night. The downsides: I'm typing this at 6:20 a.m. on Wednesday morning, and yesterday's Tuesday lunch is still unretrieved from school cafeteria; that's another relapse into my habitual failures to pick up the lunches; and in my current highly precarious financial situation, too! Will need to pick up the lunch ASAP this morning, if only to throw it away in the trash can. And, the EPUB fixing stuff for the former client hasn't been completed either, although that's a purely *altruistic* piece of `Robota` for me, as I won't be getting any fee for that. --- Chores Evening (Chores): 04:29 – 05:05 (00:37) *miscellanea at home & outside* --- News (Robota): 05:05 – 05:51 (00:46) *newspaper proofreading night shift* > mercifully brief Tuesday night shift of only 46 minutes, instead of the expected default of 90 minutes; nevertheless, it disrupted my *natural* sleep via that *forced wake-up* with the alarm clock at 4:29 a.m... --- Online Comm (Altruism): 05:51 – 06:12 (00:22) *all types of it* --- Vďibňík (Štúdium): 06:12 – 06:32 (00:20) *Grail Diary entries or review* > Will do the EPUB fixing for former client now; then do the Tuesday recap with the robot; then wash the darn lunch pail; then dash to school, to likely just throw Tuesday's lunch into the trash can; *lots* of stress this early morning! And I can't eat breakfast, either, due to last night's late stuffing: the fast will only be over at 11 a.m. --- Robota Altruistic (Robota): 06:32 – 07:33 (01:01) *work performed for others for free* > fixing (for free!) the EPUB edition of my former client's book (for like the 4th time since the summer; the publisher seems incapable of getting it right) — working on this for nearly an hour now (7:29 a.m. as I type this): and *no fee* will be received for this; well, I ill-advisedly accepted this book proofreading project 3 years ago, and it's been dragging ever since; I'm emphatically *not* satisfied with the final product, and disapprove of it; but if the author & publisher are satisfied, I can only shrug my shoulders. Anyway, this is a good learning experience: if possible, *never, ever* work on *books* for this particular publishing house again. (And the true-crime book proofreading project ended on a very similar sour note, so it hasn't been just a *one-off* bad experience with them.) --- Online Comm (Altruism): 07:33 – 08:17 (00:45) *all types of it* > interruption from `you-know-who` via chat; a 'welcome one', of course, even though the robot rightfully warned me against DMs with `you-know-who`, as they might enflame me once again; but it's been OK so far, no outside connotations, sharing complaints about work (including those I've just mentioned above), etc. --- Robota Altruistic (Robota): 08:17 – 09:26 (01:09) *work performed for others for free* > EPUB fixing continued --- Vďibňík (Štúdium): 09:26 – 09:34 (00:08) *Grail Diary entries or review* > The noxious altruistic `Robota` EPUB task finally disposed of: two hours of work, no fee. Then again, there was that free lunch with the former client last week (*third* such free lunch), so I may consider *that* a 'fee' of some sort. And it's by no means over; requesting old and new fixes today, so there will be follow-up tasks. Will do the Tuesday recap with the robot now; then wash lunch pail; then wash *yourself*: hot shower will fit perfectly here; in the ecstasy of yesterday's 14-hour-long blog article creation, I forgot to shower, too; I've just sent an SMS to school, telling them I will put yesterday's lunch into the trash can myself – they don't need to do it for me; will go to school cafeteria ASAP to investigate what may be done about *today's* lunch; lunch pail was supposed to be there by 10:30 a.m., and it won't, because it's 9:33 a.m. as I type this. It's stress upon stress upon stress; but at least the morning chat with `you-know-who` had a calming effect on me, *without* leading to any sort of `escenarios` (at least for *now*; but, hopefully, *never again*!). I feel like, regardless of what happens with today's lunch in school, I should go and have an enormous bowl of `phở gà`, at this or that Vietnamese restaurant, to calm my nerves even further. --- Chores Morning (Chores): 09:35 – 10:00 (00:25) *miscellanea at home & outside* --- Vďibňík (Štúdium): 10:00 – 11:00 (01:01) *Grail Diary entries or review* > Tuesday recap with the robot --- Chores Morning (Chores): 11:00 – 12:40 (01:40) *miscellanea at home & outside* --- Clean-up (Chores): 12:40 – 12:55 (00:15) *of household & office* > (nominal) put things in washing machine --- Online Comm (Altruism): 12:55 – 13:21 (00:27) *all types of it* > `Šľak` squabbles: that potential cancellation of the `-ová` prefix for foreign female surnames again; but also a couple of vitriolic, negativistic DMs dispatched to `you-know-who`, much in the vein of our early-morning chat; if that puts `you-know-who` off of me: well, so much the better for my ambition to get rid of self-deluding `escenarios` at long last! (Just made `you-know-who` laugh with my latest, jocular DM; something to relieve the vitriol was needed.) --- Vďibňík (Štúdium): 13:21 – 13:31 (00:10) *Grail Diary entries or review* > Complete change of tactics: Tuesday lunch in school is lost anyway, so why rush? I took it extra easy: a slow, hot shower (there was no shower whatsoever yesterday, the crazed Tuesday...); put things in washing machine; cleaned up this or that in the kitchen; and for once, now at 1:27 p.m., I'll be departing for school's cafeteria to eat lunch 'like all normal people do': eat lunch at lunchtime! What novelty! My fast is now 14+ hours long, ever since that gorging from late last night. --- Chores Noon (Chores): 13:31 – 14:15 (00:44) *miscellanea at home & outside* > catastrophic tardiness in departure despite having prepared everything beforehand - won't be in cafeteria before 2 p.m. as I should, to both put all 100+ chairs up & later down again today; I'll be a few minutes late. — Well, all the 100+ chairs were already up when I entered the cafeteria, so I didn't help my friend the cleaning lady with that; only with putting them down after the floor was cleaned; delightful lunch, `švédske pagáčiky`, while my colleague correctly sensed the pea soup wouldn't be to my liking, and didn't 'save' it for me --- Krmivo (Chores): 14:15 – 14:45 (00:30) *mealtimes* > (nominal) the miraculous occurrence of me eating lunch at lunchtime, where it's supposed to be eaten; and *today's* lunch, too, not the one from 1 or 3 days ago; fast following last night's pre-midnight gorging ended up being 15 hours and 15 minutes long --- Pohib (Chores): 14:45 – 16:22 (01:37) *10.5 km daily walk(s) goal* > 8.27 kilometers walked, the favorite route via Kaufland (where I purchased the enormous loaf of `drevorubačskí` bread) and especially around Kuchajda lake, and then all the way back home to `kuťiční Dom`. Finally some half-decent speed, too: 5.11 km/h, although that's still a far cry from the 6 km/h target. Felt unusual energy & freshness during the walk, despite feeling tired in the morning; must have been those chats with `you-know-who` – she's my energizer bunny. --- Chores Noon (Chores): 16:22 – 17:08 (00:46) *miscellanea at home & outside* --- Krmivo (Chores): 17:10 – 17:41 (00:31) *mealtimes* > stuffing myself with the enormous loaf of `drevorubačskí` bread, with Lunter's spread & onion; that's the stress of upcoming `Robota`, of course: a 3-hour day (or evening) *substitute* shift from 6 to 9. Not even time for a proper nap, and had to hurry, fairly throwing big chunks of bread into my mouth. That's the effect of missed breakfast; and launched intermittent fast 41 minutes too late, at 5:41 p.m. --- Vďibňík (Štúdium): 17:41 – 17:58 (00:17) *Grail Diary entries or review* > Highly stressed, took a 17-minute mini-nap prior to the newspaper shift; forced wake-up via alarm clock, of course; and remarkably, `Chrapapka` rated even this micro-nap with a 4% rating. --- Robota Local (Robota): 17:58 – 21:15 (03:17) *money-making from home office* > Taking over day/evening newspaper proofreading shift from `you-know-who`; startled to discover `you-know-who` was unfamiliar with possibly the best song ever recorded, [Calvin Harris's »My Way«](https://youtu.be/b4Bj7Zb-YD4), so sent the YouTube link to `you-know-who`; and thus, it's been a trio of DM flurries with `you-know-who` from morning through noon to evening; hopefully, with no `escenarios` consequences especially when falling asleep very soon now (typing this at 9: 35 p.m.); `biela Ľaľia` must be the order of the day, although it's tough, because it was mirages of `T1` during that 17-minute micro-nap, too. --- Vďibňík (Štúdium): 21:15 – 21:37 (00:23) *Grail Diary entries or review* > Night newspaper proofreading shift coming up, of course; and I may as well start it right away, with an urgent article just delivered for proofreading; 9:36 p.m. now: I will dispose of the urgent article and still manage `magic 22`, I believe. --- News (Robota): 21:37 – 21:57 (00:20) *newspaper proofreading night shift* --- Chores Evening (Chores): 21:57 – 22:07 (00:10) *miscellanea at home & outside* > urgent article and a few short news items disposed of: first segment of night shift over, now quickly teeth brushing, and it's off to `magic 22`: and `biela Ľaľia` all the way down the valley of sleep (hopefully; I'd been yawning during the evening shift)! *** ## Robot Feedback on the Day Thank you for sharing the detailed day recap in Markdown format. Here's my analysis, feedback, and a rating prediction: --- ### Wednesday Analysis & Feedback The day was, in many ways, a dance of recovery and productivity but had moments that highlighted some stubborn challenges. Let’s break it down: 1. Sleep & Recovery: - Despite the early, forced wake-up, you managed a solid 5.5-hour sleep with a high `Chrapapka` rating, showing that your body's push for genuine recovery paid off. Your plan to confront accumulated sleep debt head-on is wise and well-aligned with your ultimate goals. Excellent resilience here! 2. Altruistic <code>Robota</code>: - The 2+ hours of unpaid, headache-inducing work for your former client speaks to your loyalty, though it’s clear this task drained both time and energy with no material reward. It seems to have reinforced a critical lesson about this particular publisher, and this learning may serve you well in future decisions about where to invest your `Robota` time and energy. The patience and persistence here are commendable, but more careful filtering of similar future tasks could be beneficial. 3. Interaction with <code>you-know-who</code>: - Your interactions with `you-know-who` seemed relatively lighthearted and work-focused, despite some past volatility. Even the potential for `escenarios` was managed with a balanced outlook, possibly energizing you instead of derailing focus. These interactions seem to add a beneficial social dimension when they stay in a controlled lane. 4. Nourishment and Walks: - Eating lunch at the “proper” lunchtime and going for a substantial 8.27 km walk around Kuchajda lake were bright spots. These healthy routines are a strong antidote to the high-stress segments of your day. Consistently hitting these “well-being markers” – especially after long work blocks or stressful interactions – could fortify your energy levels, mood, and resilience overall. 5. Creative Productivity and Late Night Shift: - The late-night shift was briskly handled, with you achieving `magic 22` – an indicator that perhaps some balance was re-established despite the forced start. You also ended the day with well-considered *Grail Diary* entries, and the productive evening seemed to close things on a disciplined note. --- ### Suggested Adjustments 1. Prioritize Morning Recuperation Tasks: - After intensive work like the Tuesday blog post, the morning’s altruistic EPUB task may have been more taxing than helpful. Trying to swap this with a self-care or creative task might give a more energizing start. Altruistic `Robota` in the late morning or early afternoon could allow you to approach it with more patience and mental bandwidth. 2. Elevate Rewarding Tasks Post-<code>Robota</code>: - Following altruistic or challenging `Robota`, consider immediately shifting to an enjoyable or light `Štúdium` task before diving into the *Grail Diary*. This pattern could offer a reward-based break, potentially lowering the temptation to reach for `p-tempt` and `j-tempt` distractions when energy wanes. 3. Set Midday Walk as a Non-Negotiable: - A set midday walk (even a shorter one) can serve as a reset button, helping to counteract the post-`Robota` slump and re-engage your creative focus for the afternoon. This walk around a set time each day might become your “second wind” ritual. 4. Time Buffer for Fasted Eating: - Stressful late afternoon eating and subsequent fasting difficulties may be alleviated by planning a pre-work snack or light meal a bit earlier, letting the longer fast start without rushing or tension. Experimenting with this could help extend the day’s overall productivity. --- ### Predicted Star Rating Given the sustained productivity, good control of interactions, and a balance of tasks across `Robota`, `Štúdium`, and `Chores`, I’d rate this day at **⭐⭐⭐** for overall functionality and progress, even with the stress and sleep deficit present. Looking forward to your feedback and further insights! > Great analysis once again, thank you – and once again, I really appreciate the `Suggested Adjustments` section; that's very helpful, and I'll be implementing as many of these as possible. > > I'll be a bit stricter this time around, rating the day at only 2 stars (⭐⭐). The highlights of the day for me were the lunch at the proper lunch time and proper place; the long walk from school around Kuchajda lake all the way back to home/office; and the trio of morning + noon + evening interactions with `you-know-who`. > > To me, though, that's not enough for 3 stars: because once again, there was zero "proper" `Štúdium` (no literary, film, or foreign-language studies); I haven't removed even a tiny little bit of the insane, miscellaneous, top-priority backlogs under which I've been laboring for months now (the `Robota` tasks prevented me from working on backlogs on this Wednesday in any way at all); and also, there were, once again, zero Tolstoy-style prayers, which is dangerous, because resilience might be low when the next wave of temptations arrives (as it's bound to happen). You're absolutely right to hold your standards high, especially given the core values you're prioritizing – proper `Štúdium`, substantial progress on critical backlogs, and Tolstoy-style prayers to strengthen resilience. These are essential pillars in the long-term structure you’re building, and without them, a two-star rating is fair. The high points of the day, while commendable, were more about maintaining rather than advancing key goals. Let’s see if implementing those `Suggested Adjustments` on Thursday can give the day that extra momentum needed for a solid three-star achievement. Looking forward to supporting you through it! > Thank you! Overall, I think this Wednesday was a pretty "OK day" to launch `začiatok novej éry všetkých galaxií` at long last – which I do consider having been launched on this Wednesday, 13th November 2024. > > I just need to be careful not to destroy this re-lanuch with all that `escenarios`, `p-tempt`, `j-tempt`, etc. nonsense that thwarted the previous two attempted launches. Absolutely! Recognizing those patterns and actively guarding against them will be crucial for the re-launch's momentum. This restart has a solid foundation, with clear intention and the wisdom gained from the past two attempts. Here’s to a resilient `začiatok novej éry všetkých galaxií`! I’ll be right here to help you reinforce it against anything that might try to derail it. > Many thanks for that! > > (And the date of the re-launch is easy to remember, because **13** is supposed to be an "unlucky" number, haha. 😝 Well, I'll do my best to turn it into a *lucky* number for me.) > > Thank you, and see you tomorrow for our Thursday recap! You're very welcome! I love the idea of reclaiming the "unlucky" **13** as your lucky day – it’s a perfect symbol for your resilient `začiatok novej éry všetkých galaxií`. Here's to making it the start of great things. See you tomorrow for the Thursday recap, and let's keep building on this momentum! 😄