Notices by Pixel :puppycat_pixel: (pixouls@post.lurk.org), page 2

It's about time to try #yearCompass
https://yearcompass.com/
I tried last year but didn't finish
What I did to was fruitful though
All my friends who I recommended it to enjoyed it too
It takes awhile, so it helps to start early

Year compass helps you reflect and close out your year and prepare for the next

I'm watching a "planning your year" webinar by a local poet and organizer in philly. the recording is private, but I'll share some of the notes here.

To start, reflecting on 2022:
1. What went right?
2. What unexpectedly went right?
3. What goals deserved to be picked up on in 2023?

I think the question about what's unexpected is so good! I like to ask this during my facilitation or project work too. There are a lot of times things happen that are unexpected and noticing them is important to incorporating them to a shift in my worldview and growth.

The last question is an interesting framing as well: what *deserves* to be picked up on, like what has been neglected this past year that is important for you to center in your next?

- Choose goals that align to your values and what you want to work on. People may have expectations about who you are and the kind of work you do. It's ok to say that's not your focus anymore and focus on something that is more of a priority to nurturing yourself now.
- Don't just reflect on the past year, reflect on life pre-pandemic too. Everything is timey-wimey, and every day in the pandemic is historic. I know, personally, my entire academic career would have been different. What from that time are you happy to leave behind? What from that time do you want to bring back?
- Write your goals down. Bring them into physical space. I'd add to consider additional rituals that bring meaning to your life too.
- Your goals can change and be refined. Start with a brain dump, identify themes, break down what feels feasible, what resonates with you know vs. a later you, etc. in line with your reflections from the past year.

- your planning and goals change depending your canvas. want to start small using index cards? want a big cork board? want to write things down in a text editor? all of these will impact your process, and some may feel more generative than others.
- give yourself freebies, things you know that will have a low barrier to entry for you to start to engage with bigger goals you might have, even if they're not as difficult as the "ideal" or "standard". this also gives you flexiblity in changing your priorities to a commitment. knocking them off your list also helps build momentum for getting shit done.

How do you change with the seasons?

1. When do you work best?
2. When are you least productive?
3. Is there a lull in opportunities during the year?

I don't always like to think about productivity but I think thinking about lulls is meaningful. Tbh in my head, there are times where I think there are no lulls, but there are definitely times that are very busy!!

- being in your room or apartment all the time may be comfortable, but sometimes it helps to have a change of pace. where can you go just to relax, spend time around people you care about? trips don't always have to be for work. you can take a trip for your planning if that puts you in a better environment for feeling motivated. (As someone who feels like traveling costs a lot of money, I'm on the hunt for finding ways to take trips that are cheap, even small distances.)
- think not only about lulls in opportunities for yourself, but for others! when are the best times for you to reach out to people important in your life? if you know there are special events you'll miss, are the opportunities to make plans around that so you can still connect? it might not be the same as being at that event, but they can still be special in their own way.
- share you goals with your loved ones (this one is so hard :P and may lead to you reevaluating your friendships). being upfront with your goals can help with transparency, intention, and presence in the relationship. you should feel motivated and supported by each other.

- use the energy that you have about feeling guilty for not showing up for a friend toward the things you can do for them now and going forward. start small, with the simple things, just text them, just drop by, etc.
- factor in people not being on your schedule!!!
- give yourself buffer time before and after event to wind up and wind down for it. (this is a me one)

Victories

1. how do you measure a victory/accomplished a goal (again think about freebies too!)? What does it take for you to be satisifed?
2. How do you celebrate afterwards?
3. Take note of what worked, what didn't, what adjustments were made in the process
4. How does a victory impact the goals for the year? How does it contribute to your momentum?
5. Do you have a defined time or cycle during the year when you re-revaluate?

collaboration and partnerships

Inform people who you want to work with in advance. You don't always need to come with all details prepared. If they know ahead of time, it'll give y'all more connection time to collaborate, brainstorm, and process together, and you'll feel more encouraged to collaborate with each other in the future. Make sure to follow up too so that happens! Otherwise, you may end up rushing the collaboration, which doesn't provide as much time for you to connect.

Also, going back to re-evaluation time. Book that time. Take your mental health days for that time! And let your collaborators know too.

The game also entails coding in #Lua (which I don't know anything about, lol)

Retro Gadgets

Like Pico-8, but design the hardware too!

> Retro Gadgets is a gadget creation station where you invent, build, solder, code and customise your own electrifying gadgets then share them with the world.

Official Page: https://www.retrogadgets.game/
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730260/Retro_Gadgets/
Retronator September 2022 review: https://www.retronator.com/post/696853189318885376/retro-gadgets

@tty @s0
#game #videogame #pixelart #steam

Open Call: Small File Photo Festival

> We are looking for small file photographs! We call to overcome the high-resolution regime and propose that small is beautiful, exciting and relevant!

https://thephotographersgallery.org.uk/whats-on/open-call-small-file-photo-festival

https://thephotographersgallery.org.uk/whats-on/small-file-photo-festival

> The PSP's web browser is - charitably - pathetic. It is slow, frequently runs out of memory, and can only open 3 tabs at a time... But the GOV.UK pages are written in simple HTML. They are designed to be lightweight and will work even on rubbish browsers. They have to. This is for everyone...
> Are you developing public services? Or a system that people might access when they're in desperate need of help? Plain HTML works. A small bit of simple CSS will make look decent. JavaScript is probably unnecessary - but can be used to progressively enhance stuff. Add alt text to images so people paying per MB can understand what the images are for (and, you know, accessibility).
> Go sit in an uncomfortable chair, in an uncomfortable location, and stare at an uncomfortably small screen with an uncomfortably outdated web browser. How easy is it to use the websites you've created?

The Unreasonable Effectiveness Of Simple HTML

https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2021/01/the-unreasonable-effectiveness-of-simple-html/
CC: @kelbot @alcinnz

> # Tips for using RSS wisely
> Beware the hoarder instinct. No algorithm can save you from hoarding feeds "just in case", then being overwhelmed. The only cure is to ruthlessly Marie Kondo that crap – if a feed doesn't consistently enrich your life, cut it.

What is RSS (Really Simple Syndication)?
https://ncase.me/rss/

Any recommendations for books about zines, as a community activity, as a DIY activity, for radical change, etc.?