Aaron Aiken

I appreciate when days move quickly, but not so fast that they are a blur.

Had a few things that I wanted to write/process since returning from our trip. I wanted to write them on Monday, knowing that Tuesday would bring back the whirlwind of life. Wrote through one on Monday and just sitting down now to write/think through the other two.

Been fascinated lately by bugs. This guy is joining me with my cigar tonight. Wonder what he will look like as a butterfly 🦋?

From our walk this morning 🐛🌸

Today, at some point, I will check my email (first time in ten days).

A magical place.

Beginning tomorrow, the next twelve months are going to be insane (and good, when they are over). So, with that, beginning to watch John Wick: Chapter 2, lighting a cigar, and pouring a second drink.

Now watching 📺: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Sunday afternoon naps.

First thing I tend to do upon returning from a trip, even before unpacking, is planning the next trip.

Sunset colors.

🌾

Evening ingredients.

En route ✈️

Contrast.

🎡

Cloudy 🌴

Long day of work and travel. Wrapping up work in the hotel room now, then reading to bring calm to my mind.

Working through the list.

Tea and reading before bed.

Found this photo in my camera roll (no clue on what it is). Accurate depiction of how the last week has been.

My upcoming time away from the daily grind and routine of life is very needed, as it is every year. I need to refocus on the next year, recenter my thinking, and have dedicated time to meditate and write.

Accessing Triggers/“Automations” in the iOS Shortcuts app on my iPhone running beta 6 is lost on me. What am I missing?

Experimenting with nighttime iPhone photography with long exposure (6 seconds on this shot) and manipulating the ISO (80) Pretty accurate to what I am seeing now. Will be digging into this more.