Journal – Page 8 – Rob Walker

Journal 2021-02-13

February 13, 2021March 2, 2021 by Robert Walker, posted in Journal

I haven’t been able to do much aerobic exercise this week because of the snow and the Covid-shut gyms. One thing I have noticed is that I can suddenly lift much more because of the inactivity. It just goes to show why ultra-strong athletes have to sacrifice aerobic fitness in order to optimise their strength training.

Journal 2021-02-12

February 12, 2021October 23, 2021 by Robert Walker, posted in Journal, Theme

Imagine if each of your waking thoughts were logged and at the end of the day you read them back.

It would be line after line of the same thoughts pointlessly repeated.

Imagine if this were a person hanging around saying this monologue to you.

Would you be wanting more or would you prefer some peace and quiet?

Journal 2021-02-10

February 10, 2021October 9, 2021 by Robert Walker, posted in Journal

It seems that in the not too distant future a person could have a digital avatar that is convincingly human. So in effect people would design or choose how they wanted to look online; or at least greatly augment their appearance.

People could look like anything and any age, in real-time video, using widespread technology!

Journal 2021-02-09

February 9, 2021June 14, 2021 by Robert Walker, posted in Journal

I am currently surrounded by ice crystals floating down through silence into soft glowing snow. The only sound is the pulse of my breathing.

Journal 2021-02-07

February 7, 2021July 23, 2022 by Robert Walker, posted in Journal

Where would I live if I could live anywhere? I am British; I owe my freedoms and opportunities in life to this country and I would never give up British citizenship; however, if I could live anywhere in the world, would I choose here? I think, yes, but only for the summer months. London is a magnificent city steeped in multifaceted layers of history, a true world hub for almost any interest or activity; the countryside and coasts can be beautiful, relaxing and even inspiring – but it is undoubtedly the months of perpetual darkness and dreariness that dampen its desirability.

Journal 2021-02-06

February 6, 2021March 3, 2021 by Robert Walker, posted in Drama, Journal

Reading 2 to 3 hours every day for a year is probably enough to skim through the complete works of Shakespeare; and this will still probably miss 90% of the meaning and richness of the text.

Journal 2021-01-24

January 24, 2021March 3, 2021 by Robert Walker, posted in Journal, Theme

The “us” and “them” mentality is the biggest obstacle to overcome. There is only we.

Journal 2021-01-23

January 23, 2021March 3, 2021 by Robert Walker, posted in Journal, Theme

A successful society unlocks all people’s potential for kindness, fulfilment and happiness.

Journal 2021-01-17

January 17, 2021June 19, 2022 by Robert Walker, posted in About, Journal

Job: employed at a financial markets brokerage firm.

Side-project: writing an algorithmic trading terminal. This may sound like a huge project but I have actually already written the back-end code – it’s just a case of placing a GUI on top. I will gradually iterate to a stand-alone FinTech App for people to optimise and automate their finances.

Music: recording a cappella versions of powerful old songs. Also putting lyrics to classical music.

Filming: have added some poems to the list of scenes I will be shooting.

Journal 2021-01-02

January 2, 2021August 26, 2023 by Robert Walker, posted in About, Journal

I describe creative activities by five broad categories: music, performance art, visual art, writing, ideas.

Examples:

At present, my paid activities can often be included in ideas.

I would include any type of personal presentation as the acting form of performance art.