creative diary

I’m trying my best to dedicate around half an hour a day to my own, personal creative projects without worrying about financial turnarounds, followers, reach, or whatever. just for my own sake. I might skip a day or two sometimes, but I really try not to

2026

August 2026

8: it’s time to update this wiki, I am finally spending some time filling in the blanks. because I kept the habit, but not the log
7: continuing to set up the zine, wrote a bit
6: continuing to set up the zine
5: continuing to set up the zine
4: trying different layouts for the zine
3: still thinking about the zines, more research and 1st layout option
2: not much time today, just logging some more inspiration for the zines
1: still recovering some data about this, re-logging all creative days. looking for zine inspiration on Pinterest

July 2026

31: updated the wiki, got the code running again for sync, I can now update it
30: continued drawing the mountains, set up a template for a zine
29: drawing mountains for my Nuradan Project
28: drawing mountains for my Nuradan Project
27: drawing mountains for my Nuradan Project
26: drawing mountains for my Nuradan Project
25: took care of ordering the (hopefully) final proof copy for the Liar tarot deck project
24: wrote some more zone descriptions for Nuradan Project
23: wrote some more zone descriptions for Nuradan Project
22: wrote some more zone descriptions for Nuradan Project
21: wrote some more zone descriptions for Nuradan Project
20: wrote some more zone descriptions for Nuradan Project
19: wrote some more zone descriptions for Nuradan Project
18: wrote some zone descriptions for Nuradan Project
17: continuing work on the Nuradan Project world map
16: continuing work on the Nuradan Project world map, happy with the look of the new mountains
15: continuing work on the Nuradan Project world map
14: continuing work on the Nuradan Project world map
13: continuing work on the Nuradan Project world map
12: not enough time today, looked up some reference images on Pinterest for fantasy map. undecided on how to have the mountains look
11: continuing work on the Nuradan Project world map
10: continuing work on the Nuradan Project world map
9: continuing work on the Nuradan Project world map
8: continuing work on the Nuradan Project world map
7: continuing work on the Nuradan Project world map
6: continuing work on the Nuradan Project world map
5: continuing work on the Nuradan Project world map
4: continuing work on the Nuradan Project world map
3: continuing work on the Nuradan Project world map, these days I’m setting up all the zones in the new Riverstead region
2: continuing work on the Nuradan Project world map
1: continuing work on the Nuradan Project world map

June 2026

30: updating the interactive map to reflect the new region in the Nuradan Project map
29: continuing work on the Nuradan Project world map, finalizing the Grimrise Hollow region
28: continuing work on the Nuradan Project world map
27: continuing work on the Nuradan Project world map
26: skipped today, went to see Linkin Park
25: continuing work on the Nuradan Project world map
24: continuing work on the Nuradan Project world map
23: continuing work on the Nuradan Project world map
22: continuing work on the Liar tarot deck project
21: continuing work on the Liar tarot deck project
20: continuing work on the Liar tarot deck project
19: continuing work on the Liar tarot deck project, I need a new proof print with a new service, offering print on demand and 3rd party integrations
18: continuing to fix the Liar Tarot Deck booklet, found a few typos and fixed the margins
17: working on a new region map for Nuradan
16: working on a new region map for Nuradan
15: working on a new region map for Nuradan
14: still fixing the Liar Tarot things
13: learning how to use Scribus to edit booklet for Liar Tarot Deck booklet
12: bit of a reset, getting back to the tarot deck to fix some stuff and publish as a print on demand project
11: continuing the Quartz upgrade for Nuradan, fixed some things with the map as well
10: now upgrading Quartz for the Nuradan Project, going to take a while because it was the most customized. it’s a good thing, the new Quartz supports properties, bases, canvases, and more
9: finished a preliminary upgrade of Quartz, pushing it to production
8: writing for my Gingko timeline for Nuradan Project
7: writing for my Gingko timeline for Nuradan Project
6: writing for my Gingko timeline for Nuradan Project
5: Quartz, the publishing tool that powers this website, got a major update. spent my creative half hour tinkering with the new config, it will take a bit of work to replicate the established looks
4: spent my half an hour digging through my journal to update this log, I had last updated it on May 10.. this is self expression too, there’s a reason I made this public
3: not much time today, had a lot of stuff to do outside home, managed a quick update to the Gingko doc for Nuradan Project
2: more time spent developing the Gingko main doc for Nuradan Project
1: more time spent developing the Gingko main doc for Nuradan Project

May 2026

31: more time spent developing the Gingko main doc for Nuradan Project
30: more time spent developing the Gingko main doc for Nuradan Project
29: more time spent developing the Gingko main doc for Nuradan Project
28: now I’m locked in, and developing the lore starting from a branching approach, exactly what Gingko is designed for
27: still looking for a tool to work on the timeline of Nuradan Project, not adding much to it. but I am settling on Gingko Writer, an old favorite of mine. was hoping to do everything in Obsidian, but heh
26: still looking for a tool to work on the timeline of Nuradan Project, not adding much to it
25: expanding on the timeline, I start to realize that a bullet list is not the right format for it. I need to find a good tool for the job, and I spent some time digging around timeline software and old apps
24: to make an accurate world map, I need to know the story of the world, at least the broad strokes. better to spend time on it now then retcon it later. so I’m starting a deep dive into the history of Nuradan, trying with a bullet points format
23: some minor updates to the map code
22: added new marker icons, prepared the spreadsheet with all the zones and landmarks and regions
21: added URL parameters to my interactive map, finalized CSS
20: big update for the interactive map, I finalized the map size, expanded the assets accordingly, generated new layers, fixed the coordinates system, and more
19: tinkering with the code for the interactive map
18: finished writing the updated description for that zone, I must say the writing lesson worked. here’s the result. I also got time to work on the interactive map a bit
17: couldn’t code much today, so I went back to writing, learning how to describe a location as a DM and testing it with a zone in my Nuradan world. I still pushed a few updates to the interactive map, learning
16: tinkering with the code for the interactive map, all the while updating the looks of the actual map to make it nicer on the screen
15: set up the base for the interactive map. learned how to use tiles with gdal, set up a basic Vercel repo for it
14: started looking into ways to make the Nuradan map interactive, spent all my free time researching options and ended up with leaflet.js, I’ll code this myself
13: working on the whole Nuradan map, expanding west into a new region and brainstorming bullet points for each zone in it
12: still a bit conflicted on the GWJ, had an idea to save it but sadly couldn’t push through. tried anyways
11: sadly the Godot Wild Jam 93 is a no go, I am not in the right mindset for it. so I’m back to the whole Nuradan map
10: started working on Godot Wild Jam 93: Bounty. updating my game template to match the improvements I made during the last jam
9: working on the whole Nuradan map
8: working on the whole Nuradan map
7: working on the whole Nuradan map
6: new CYOA prompt for Patreon
5: rendering River Wishperfoot, the new CYOA protagonist for Patreon
4: rendering River Wishperfoot, the new CYOA protagonist for Patreon
3: fiddling around with Nuradan Project
2: working on a logotype for Nuradan Project
1: photobashed and painted over some textures to make a semi-realistic “satellite map” for Nuradan Project

April 2026

30: started fiddling with Map to Globe to get a 3D view of Nuradan Project
29: very bad day, added a short entry in the Nuradan Project’s wiki at 11:57 PM
28: started a weekly CYOA poll for Patrons for Nuradan Project
27: getting back to Nuradan Project
26: spent some time collecting feedback on the new update
25: finalized and released an update for my Stitcher TTRPG
24: continued working on Stitcher TTRPG
23: continued working on Stitcher TTRPG
22: continued working on Stitcher TTRPG
21: continued working on Stitcher TTRPG
20: getting back to this digital garden, hopefully taking care of Stitcher TTRPG too. I need a short break from gamedev
19: lost 6hrs of work due to an untimely corruption and me not having committed the latest changes. but I did manage to submit to the Godot Wild Jam 92 15mins before it ended. today I added sounds and finalized the whole start to finish loop with a restart
18: finalizing the game flow for Space Druid Licence Renewal and preparing the last pixel art. took half a day for this because I was feeling behind. well, I was
17: started work on the chopping minigame while still fixing some of the zapping and fruit bugs
16: finished the zapping minigame, was the most difficult bit because I also had to setup all the underlying fruit system and gen
15: minimal progress, had to work all day. but I did code for half an hour
14: not much time today, but I worked out all the text for the game while I was on the go
13: I have a prototype of all the minigames: zapping, chopping, and stirring for Space Druid Licence Renewal
12: started setting up the game, settled on an early version of what would become Space Druid Licence Renewal
11: brainstorming and sketches for Godot Wild Jam 92
10: got temporarily back to Nuradan RPG as I was waiting for the Godot Wild Jam 92 to start
9: honestly idk what else to add to the template, I need a real world project to test it in. still, polished it up and coded more
8: still working on my Godot simple game template, in the end I implemented save and load, a global theme, a game that is horizontally responsive, a pop-ups system, a music manager, and more
7: still working on my Godot simple game template
6: still working on my Godot simple game template
5: still working on my Godot simple game template
4: still working on my Godot simple game template
3: still working on my Godot simple game template
2: still working on my Godot simple game template
1: learned how to transition scenes, started implementing a proper save system

March 2026

31: started working on a small game template of my own to skip the game setup for the next game jam
30: fixed some bugs for Don’t let it go to your head
29: released an updated copy of Don’t let it go to your head
28: still polishing up Don’t let it go to your head to release when voting ends
27: finished implementing quests: applying their effects, saving them, success / failure states
26: completed quest generation and display
25: started adding mini-quests to the game
24: removed some code from the game, started brainstorming quests
23: made a new cover for the game
22: published the game: Don’t let it go to your head by Flygohr
21: continued work on the game
20: continued work on the game
19: continued work on the game
18: continued work on the game
17: continued work on the game
16: started working on the Godot Wild Jam 91, 3 days late. project is here (for now)
15: some extra notes on Stitcher TTRPG
14: brain fried, minimum notes on Stitcher TTRPG
13: got back to my TTRPG Stitcher TTRPG, working on feedback
12: got back to my TTRPG Stitcher TTRPG
11: continuing to add old artworks
10: continuing to add old artworks
9: continuing to add old artworks
8: adding old artworks to the website, stray illustrations. hard af, my files are all over the place. will take me a while
7: started tidying up stray.archives
6: minor adjustments to this wiki
5: done suit of swords and suit of pentacles preview collages
4: done major arcana, suit of wands, and suit of cups preview collages
3: started preparing preview images for all the cards, for the website, Reddit promos, and Kickstarter eventually
2: added pages for HER and GOD, cleaned up suit of swords and suit of pentacles
1: organizing the card meanings for suit of wands and suit of cups

February 2026

28: tidying up the pages for Liar Tarot Deck booklet and Liar Tarot Deck box
27: copying meaning and lore into each card page
26: final fixes to the card names, now to the meanings and formatting
25: some fixes to the card names conflicting with the sync of the website
24: continued with tidying up the Liar tarot deck page, merging meanings and readings from Liar Tarot Deck booklet
23: continued with the tidying up of the Liar tarot deck page
22: couldn’t make it today
21: started cleaning up the Liar tarot deck page
20: finished the the journeys of the first Liar sticker
19: continuing to add places to the the journeys of the first Liar sticker
18: continuing to add places to the map, what a trip down memory lane
17: starting to collect the pictures of Liar sticker 0 into a map here
16: my head hurts, I’m just cleaning up some pages here
15: finished tidying up the Liar concepts page
14: started tidying up the Liar and Liar concepts pages
13: final version of the sitemap is here, there shouldn’t be anything else left to include. everything still needs expanding tho
12: still polishing up this website, describing my creative projects, etc. I know it’s not really “creating” something new, but curating and presenting my creative projects is part of my mission too
11: I’m pumped by the work I’m doing here, it feels like I’m finally getting a bird’s eye view of all my projects
10: continuing to work on the sitemap
9: continuing to work on the sitemap
8: structuring the sitemap here, this website is finally clicking after a year of hiatus
7: Quartz sync is live, and I can finally push changes from my new machine. today the 2nd proof copy for Liar tarot deck arrived, it was mostly fine, but I need to make some tweaks and order a 3rd. for my creative slot today I’m fiddling around with this wiki, I really want it to be a good showcase of everything I do
6: finished the Quartz setup on my new machine, needs syncing. continued writing the gamebook idea
5: some extra research on indie websites
4: had the idea to turn this wiki into a gamebook of sorts, “choose your own adventure” thingy
3: still tired from sickness, just writing a few lines here to draft up a new approach to this wiki
2: I’m getting back to it, finally. I’m starting again to work on this wiki, I’ve been neglecting it and I had some ideas to freshen it up
1: still sick damn it

January 2026

31: still sick, nothing got done
30: still sick, nothing got done
29: sick, nothing got done
28: did the creative slot at the end of the day, brain fried. sketched something for Nuradan Project
27: too much today, I just got a few lines down for Nuradan Project
26: some Nuradan Project notes on how the videogame demo should flow
25: on Nuradan Project again, taking a small break from writing copy for the KS
24: writing copy for the KS campaign
23: writing copy for the KS campaign
22: wrote a lot about the KS, started thinking abt stretch goals
21: not much brain today. adjusted the KS copy a little, but no further p
20: not much time left today, I just took care of some Nuradan Project notes in the afternoon
19: took notes from successful KickStarters, ordered proof copy of full tarot deck
18: watching KickStarter tutorials
17: continued setting up KickStarter, it’s much more difficult than I thought
16: not much time, signing up for KickStarter now, just something to move the project forward. sadly, KS doesn’t support donating some proceeds to charity, might need to look elsewhere or scrap that bit. also explored some gamedev topics
15: researched prices for cardboard boxes, wrapping, extra stickers and goodies for the KS
14: drafted some plans for the Nuradan Project rpg videogame. got info abt. KS back, can start working out final prices for Liar tarot deck
13: not much time, was away all day. will get some lines done and call it a day
12: continued the lineart on that drawing
11: continued the lineart on that drawing
10: back to WHAT IF WE DREAM OF EACH OTHER
9: WHAT IF WE DREAM OF EACH OTHER is on hold, need to set up a 3D scene for that. and the proof copy for the Liar tarot deck is also on hold, I’m missing the funds this week. so I got back to my Nuradan Project
8: started a Pinterest board for inspiration for product photos, got in touch with accountant for KickStarter
7: finished with the seal as well, got final shipping prices
6: quality control of tarots, starting upload of proof copy. missing the seal
5: finished with the lettering
4: continuing with the lettering
3: continuing with the lettering
2: finishing the lettering for the title
1: skipped, chaotic day, sick

2025

December 2025:

31: some figuring out prices for tarot deck
30: some figuring out prices for tarot deck
29: continuing the lettering setup
28: continuing the lettering setup
27: got the lettering from lamalabs, setting it up on the cover page
26: figuring out prices for tarot deck
25: figuring out prices for tarot deck
24: figuring out prices for tarot deck, Ko-fi discarded, need KS or similar
23: figuring out prices for tarot deck, might need to do Ko-fi
22: figuring out prices for tarot deck
21: figuring out prices for tarot deck, Gumroad doesn’t have preorders anymore
20: illustration on hold, setting up preorder page for Liar tarots as I wait for lettering
19: continued setting up illustration, looked up references, new idea
18: continued illustration, WHAT IF WE DREAM OF EACH OTHER, setting up more detailed draft and 3D models
17: discussing lettering options with Lamalabs. started an illustration on the side while I wait
16: final edits, and posting the video
15: done with the video
14: working on the promo video
13: waiting on the lettering, I started writing a script for a promo video for the tarot deck
12: continued working on the booklet illustrations, added the “goodbye” one at the end
11: continued working on the cover of the booklet, decided to go with an old book feel, asked a friend for gothic lettering to trace, will update
10: tried with a modified box art for the book cover, wasn’t working
9: setting up the inside illusts. for the booklet
8: finished the lineart for the box art
7: finishing touches on the box art with shading
6: added bottles, sticks, to the box art
5: continued the lineart for the box art
4: low on energy today, just some touch ups to the lineart
3: on with the lineart
2: continued with the lineart for the box art
1: continued the lineart for the box art

November 2025:

30: continued working on the lineart, did the sword with a norse font for the text inside
29: started drawing the lineart again
28: scrapped the lineart, did a 3D model of the scene with lots of books
27: started the lineart for the box art
26: some quick tidying up, polished the draft for the box art a little. approved stray (poetry book) for general distribution
25: nothing today, it was a day of remembrance and I couldn’t fit the creativity in as well
24: set up the draft for the box art, which will ultimately become the booklet cover as well
23: got the inner margins wrong, fixed the margins, re-imported everything into CSP, sketched out the cover and a mini illust that’s going at the end of the booklet
22: finished re-formatting the book, written afterword, decided on illustrations, started importing in Clip Studio Paint
21: re-formatted the book, almost done
20: messed up the booklet margins and stuff, will have to re-do the formatting. but I’m already thinking about the cover and I’ve started fiddling around with the upload
19: almost done with the Liar tarot deck booklet, only page numbering missing then it’s drawing time for the covers
18: confirmed publishing of stray (poetry book), continued working on Liar tarot deck booklet
17: setting up booklet, testing out how many pages it will take
16: re-written chapter II
15: finished ALL the cards, writing the dumbest version of chapter II for Liar’s story, updated the liar.bio website with ENG and ITA versions
14: added 2 more cards
13: one card added, in a rush
12: continued writing booklet
11: added a few cards
10: added a card
9: almost done with the Swords suit
8: finished with the Cups suit
7: just wrote a card
6: halfway with the Cups suit
5: almost finished with the Wands suit
4: finished writing about Major Arcana, started writing all the suits
3: wrote another 3 cards
2: continued writing cards: added 3 more card descriptions
1: added a card description

October 2025:

31: added a card description
30: still writing more
29: still writing the cards meaning for Liar tarot deck
28: writing intro to Liar tarot deck for booklet
27: wrote Chapter I of the written story of Liar
26: started outlining the booklet for Liar tarot deck
25: fixed stray (poetry book) paper, ordered another proof copy
24: reworked Liar’s story into four chunks of text that will make the inside pages of the zine
23: started working on a zine layout for the story of Liar
22: fixed a few bugs in this very wiki, fixed missing Liar tarot deck images, made them public again together with stray (poetry book) and Liar’s story (comic)
21: trying to edit my stray (poetry book) print specs on Lulu, failing and contacting support
20: finished the I WAS HERE AND I WAS HAPPY print
19: did 10 minutes of drawing on I WAS HERE AND I WAS HAPPY to not lose the streak
18: started the I WAS HERE AND I WAS HAPPY sticker design
17: finished the sticker AND poster design for NO KINGS
16: continued working on NO KINGS
15: quickly setup NO KINGS, not much time today
14: recovered the sticker files
13: simplified MVP, will be an envelope with a postcard, some stickers, and a zine. started working on stickers
12: started running a few simulations of rarity and pack opening for a Liar collectibles sticker pack
11: brainstorming for new sticker packs, collectibles game, sketching some stuff out
10: cleaned up, exported, and uploaded Liar tarot deck for print, ordered a proof copy
9: found and ported to tablet the old Liar tarot deck files, did double-check for Nuradan Project files
8: ordered some proof copies of stray (poetry book)
7: setup a Creative Bank Account in my Obsidian vault

an abandoned basement