365 | I completed one year of daily writing. This is what I learned

Well then, this year flew by, hasn’t it? I can’t believe it has been 365 days of daily writing already. I also can’t believe I made it! Exactly one year ago today, I decided on a whim that a 365 project to improve my writing skills would be a good idea.

364 | My anti-goals for 2022

In addition to my list of goals for next year, here’s also a list of things I don’t

363 | My goals for 2022

A few days ago [https://mitchellens.ink/quick-vibe-check/], I looked back on how many of my goals for 2021 I

362 | GTA V speedruns are therapeutic

After four days straight of Christmas celebrations, watching a 6 hour GTA V speed run was exactly the type of

361 | Last things remaining

Just to be clear: I am working on one final piece about my goals for next year, as well as

360 | The second day of Christmas

The second day of Christmas is the perfect moment to create a blend of watching silly YouTube videos, Bridget Jones’

359 | Merry Christmas to myself

Merry Christmas to myself. But also to some other people. You know who you are.

358 | Merry doing nothing for a few days

It’s the day before Christmas, or the day of Christmas Eve if you will, and I needn’t have

357 | De Ontluiking has its own place on the web now

YES! Not much to share today except for ONTLUIKING.NL being LIVE! It’s a work in progress, it always

356 | I'm nervous because the end is near

I'm nervous. The end of the year is near. That means I feel like I'm running

355 | Echoes of silence

It’s December 21, 2021 and that are only ten more days left in this project. Can you believe I’

354 | Movie night with myself

For a long time, I’ve wanted to watch The Equalizer. Not the 1980 or 2021 TV series, but the

353 | Knowledge, bliss and questions about them

If knowledge is power and ignorance is bliss, is being powerless then also blissful? Because it appears power and blissfulness

352 | mitchellensink.com

I bought the .com domain for my ‘firstnamelastname’ today and I can’t believe it was still free as well

351 | I deserve to sit down now

Yes! That 10KM walk was just what I needed. Sitting down feels deserved again and I can do it without

350 | Super simple

I put a new strap on my camera and now I want to pick it up and use it even

349 | Two more weeks

Just two more weeks to go man. I can barely believe it. While organizing my work, I was reading through

348 | 4 AM

It’s 4 in the morning and I’m tired. Yawning constantly with burning eyes that want to be closed

347 | The drafts stole today's story

The story I wrote for today ended up in my drafts because it requires some more thought so this sentence

346 | Napping like a cat

I stayed in, did naps all day and I don’t even feel bad about it.

345 | Quick vibe check

Quick vibe check: how many of the goals I've set for this year have I accomplished? Let'

344 | Tomorrow, guys

I don't have the time nor energy to do it today but I plan to look at my

343 | Saw one shot and caught a vibe

I saw a photo of a very peculiar looking man today, which caught my eye immediately. The photo is taken

342 | Too tired to pretend

I’m not sure if I’m too tired to care or too busy doing other stuff to pretend I

341 | A statement, for the hell of it

Am I not, a god on the camera? I seriously thought about leaving at that for today's entry

340 | Reorganized my home office, again

Reorganized my home office, again. This time though, I sort of got it to a point where I can also

339 | The Great Divide is not for me

You can not go on a protest to call for unity. Your protest is inherently pushing for the opposite. But

338 | December 4th

December 4th. Jay-Z's birthday. I don't know why I know that but I just do. For

337 | The things I do for my craft

The wind was blowing so hard, drops from the water reached all the way up to the few uncovered parts

336 | Verbs, verbing, verbalizing

Finishing the image licensing page. For now. Looking at the changing colours in the sky. Further tagging and categorising the

335 | Working out image licensing

I’ve been planning to setup a proper structure to license my images to companies, brands and anybody else who

334 | The pandemic is a big distraction of our real issues and we're all too dumb to notice

Rainy day. Sad, rainy day. One of those days that serve as a reminder you are living on the top

333 | Mondays are for working

Mondays are for working. Office working. Not the most inspirational of tasks, but definitely a necessary one. Also not one

332 | Sore legs and few steps

The effects of yesterday’s walk are strongly present in my legs. Therefore it won’t come as a surprise

331 | Finishing up business in the north

I admit, I felt like a mad man when I looked out the window this morning. At the same time,

330 | Facts to a fool

Presenting facts to a fool will not change a fool’s mind because a fool is not interested in the

329 | It’s 3 am and I keep tossing and turning

It’s 3 am and I keep tossing and turning. Can’t seem to fall into a deep sleep. Vivid

328 | It was very necessary

It is very necessary. Especially after the way I have been pumping myself up all morning. Will I take a

327 | We all secretly want to be cats, don't we?

The way this cat is laying down all relaxed right now, I wish I was a cat. But I think

326 | Mentally closing the year prematurely

To be honest, I'm already working my way towards closing the year. It's strange, because 2021

325 | The Morning

The Weeknd - The Morning, on repeat in my head. Though, despite the hedonistic theme of the song, my Sunday

324 | The spirit of winter

Winter is not officially here but its spirits are certainly felt already. The changes in light immediately draw me back

323 | Sleep better to walk faster

A mere 4800 steps today. Far less than past week’s average. It’s fine. Let me get some rest

322 | Hello kids and people older than that

Hello kids and people older than that. I’m happy to report I have not walked strenuous amounts today. My

321 | Poetic justice and angry feet

Don’t you think it’s poetic that the wrapper or the roll of bin bags is the first item

320 | All or nothing

Okay I gotta be honest, it's always either all or nothing with me. Just two days ago I

319 | Those moments of twilight never last long enough

As promised, I would be back to report on my week of doing stuff. So here I am: reporting. Sadly,

318 | I have a new plan!

New plan! I have a new plan! I’m not sure I will actually pull through but I like the

317 | Who can you bet on if not yourself

Who can you bet on if not yourself? That’s the main thought going through my mind the past few

316 | I’m feeling fine

I’m feeling fine. I’m functioning fine. Everything is just fine. But if I look real close and I

315 | A logo update

If you don’t count the final touches I did on the logo for De Ontluiking I did this afternoon,

314 | Anything for mental clarity

My mind is overflowing so I hope you don't mind me venting a little1. Meetings aren't

313 | Whoops, almost made a mistake

Whoops, I was already nodding off on the couch with my YouTube video but then I realised there have not

312 | As a now proud owner of an Apple Watch I have noticed a trend

As a now proud owner of an Apple Watch (let me finish, this won't get technical! Promised.) I

311 | I'm not breaking my streak

I’m so lazy and tired today I even considered breaking my streak of daily writing. But I won’t.

310 | Zooming. Zoning

The trees are passing by rapidly as the sun slowly sets behind them. I’m simply staring out the window,

309 | Write like a camera

Mindlessly scrolling around the internet in the little time I had today, I learned something. A thing that is good

308 | Candles and fondue

Can’t talk because tonight is all about the cheese fondue Charlotte is cooking up right now! Our first in

307 | Guess what?

Guess what? Never mind, you’ll never guess it. Chapter three of ‘De Ontluiking’ is online! Ah maybe you could’

306 | I write better in the mornings and I read better at night

Here's a thought: I write better in the mornings and I read better at night. The reason for

305 | Daylight saving myself from the noise

It's a little past 10 PM and everybody is giving into their sleepiness. Darkness sets in at around

304 | Woke up tiiiired

Do you know those days where your mind is just blank? Nothing in particular happening in there? Good. Me too.

303 | The new computer is treating me nicely

The new computer is treating me nicely. I had a shoot in the studio today (I can't really

302 | Sitting by the door

This man was sitting by the door aaaaalll day. Literally, the delivery could come between 9AM and 9PM so I

301 | Day 302 reflections

Okay it’s getting late and I need to put my words in for the day. Man, can you believe

300 | My god, can you believe it?

My god, can you believe it? I have turned into a coder. You know, like, a developer type kind or

299 | Goodbye Wordpress, you have been wonderful

Today I’ve decided to leave Wordpress for Ghost. After playing around with the idea for a bit, tempted by

298 | Little wussy

I can barely move because both of the cats are snuggling up against me and they’re the cutest little

297 | Looking around for inspiration

Browsing for inspiration. Screenshotting anything of interest. Tiny iterations slowly adding up to a larger whole. Doing everything yourself takes

296 | Weather doubts

In about ten minutes I need to be outside, riding my bike to meet up with friends. I’m still

295 | Zoning out

My own hands floating in the air in front of me. Slowly making imaginary shapes on the melodies of the

294 | Frameworks, am I right?

Frameworks, am I right? So enabling once you have one that you’re satisfied with. The past few years (yes,

293 | A sense of accomplishment would be nice

Eeeeeendleeeessss tinkering. Finishing nothing. It’s one of those days again. It’s okay, it’s okay. Things will all

292 | The books on the shelf

The books on the shelf, will I ever read them? I pick one up and flick through the pages. I

291 | I'm all here for it

The fall is here and so am I: all here for it. Sure, going on walks will be a little

290 | Coffee and vintage Drake to maintain the vibes

A last cup of coffee, vintage Drake playing from the Sonos Beam and a final brush through my ever-growing hair.

289 | Exciting times

Coming to you from the morning of a big shoot day, I’m writing to you now because experience tells

288 | Phone on silent please

Nah man my phone doesn’t ring anymore. Everything straight to voicemail. All messages captured by Do Not Disturb before

287 | I’m not feeling it today and I'm happy I don't

I’m not feeling it today. I’m not in a productive mood at all. Or, I should say, not

286 | Monologue, more like, public diary, amirite?

This thing has been turning more and more into a public diary hasn’t it? Yeah, I noticed it too.

285 | Much better

Much better! Today was much better! Though filled to the brim, a fine day it was. Did I mention today

284 | Sigh

Sigh. Today wasn’t much better than yesterday. There were no additional falls and no more cuts in fingers (knock

283 | One of those days, I guess?

Last client shoot today! Exciting. The sun shines lovely warm bright rays. Lovely. A bike ride home after the shoot.

282 | Listening only today

Oh shit. It’s evening already? Time moves fast when you hang around the house doing nothing. Thankfully, I’m

281 | Not enough time in a day

Not enough time in a day. Not in this day. Or rather, just enough time in a day. Though not

280 | One of the last ones this year

A foggy morning foreshadows a sunny day. The cold October air tickles my face and leaves a refreshing feeling in

279 | Another one! Another one!

Another one! Another one! Chapter two of The Efflorescence (De Ontluiking) is now online! Don’t have time to elaborate,

278 | Deep work and progress

Hello from the other side of an afternoon of deep work. As much as I love being out creating new

277 | Facebook is down. Good

I’m not saying I’m happy Facebook and it’s related services are down. What I will say though,

276 | The last Sunday

Before it’s too late and it’s past 12 already (ergo, the next day). I’m working on De

275 | Return to (normal) life

Mis amigos, estamos en la casa! And I’m not even mad about it. This does of course mean that

274 | A (few) word(s) a day #12

Infinite travel. Home.

273 | A (few) word(s) a day #11

Souvenirs, long strolls on the beach, final tapas, mental goodbyes.

272 | A (few) word(s) a day #10

I’m on the beach, beeaaaach.

271 | A (few) word(s) a day #09

Final stop! It’s not home but it feels like it. Tarifa, I love you already.

270 | A (few) word(s) a day #08

Plants everywhere in these white streets.

269 | A (few) word(s) a day #07

Public transport fiasco

268 | A (few) word(s) a day #06

Sun-kissed

267 | A (few) word(s) a day #05

Itinerary-switch (and that’s totally fine).

266 | A (few) word(s) a day #04

Exploration