Second Brain
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Today
- 30-45 min workout (strength or zone-2)
- Review watchlist + define 1 A+ setup to trade (or "no trade" if none)
- Update / reconcile this week's spending vs $150 cap
- Shoe buy list: pick 1 clean/minimal white leather sneaker + 1 chunkier/skater sneaker (size 10); decide chunky color (black/gray vs white/cream) + any comfort needs (wide/arch/long walking)due:2026-10-12est:30m@travel
- Clothes shortlist for travel: send budget per item + style direction + sizes (top/waist/shoe) + brands liked/disliked → I'll generate a 5-10 item shopping shortlist with linksdue:2026-10-12est:30m@travel
Upcoming
- Book/monitor DEN→SJU nonstop (Mar 27-Apr 7)
- Book/monitor DEN→BKK 1-stop (Nov 12-Nov 20)
- Electricity bill due Mar 6
- Internet bill due Feb 25
- Credit card payment due Feb 28
Inbox
- Research: CatDeterrent 360° docking camera - scan/photo robot body when charging to verify intact, detect damage (DONE)est:60m@diy
- Set up a consistent trading journal template (metrics + screenshots + emotions)est:30m@trading
- Decide on 1-2 core fitness goals for the next 8 weeks (strength / body comp / cardio)est:20m@fitness
- Shoe buy list: pick 1 clean/minimal white leather sneaker + 1 chunkier/skater sneaker (size 10); decide color preference for chunky pair (black/gray vs white/cream) and any comfort needs (wide/arch/long walking)est:30m@travel
- Clothes shortlist: provide budget per item, style direction, sizes (tops/waist/shoe), and brands liked/disliked → then generate a 5-10 item shopping shortlist with linksest:20m@travel
- Set usage alerts: monitor OpenAI API spend + rate-limit risk; define thresholds for monthly and daily alertsest:10m@money@ai
- Automation project deadline: AI agent incident checker - mid-July review checkpoint for reportingdue:2026-07-15est:30m@work
Someday / Backlog
- Build "morning brief" v2: personalized summaries + a weekly review mode
- Create a simple investing IPS (rules for contributions, risk, rebalancing)
- Build AI-powered cat deterrent systemest:120m@diy@automation
- Use Anthony's home as test case (capeles2821.mynetgear.com network)
- Track most active devices via router API or network monitoring
- Design specs: camera + YOLO detection + solenoid valve
- Create parts list and build plan
- Test zones and trigger logic
- **Arduino Music/Sound Machine Sync Project**@diy
- Status: Not started
- Priority: Medium
- YouTube tutorials:
- https://ygongdev.github.io/blog/categories/projects/how-to-build-an-audio-reactive-individually-controlled-led-strip#hardware-setup
- https://youtu.be/mfiRJ1qgToc
- https://youtu.be/Ft9yG1AYqWQ
- **Bike Build / Parts To Buy**@diy@bike
- Bluetooth Speakers (outdoor, waterproof): TBD
- Solar Panels: TBD
- Bike Saddle Seat with Backrest: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=Bike+Saddle+Seat+With+Backrest&_sacat=0&_odkw=bike+kick+stand&_osacat=0
- Tires: EBIKE USA (1205 W Byers Pl B, Denver, CO 80223)
- Turn Signal Switch: https://www.ebay.com/itm/364476966794
- Turn Signal Lights: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=turn+signal+lights&_sacat=0
- Digital Speed Odometer: https://www.ebay.com/itm/204171919006
- Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil: https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/lucas-oil-products/oil--chemicals---fluids/motor-oil/motor-oil---2-cycle/009c874df388/lucas-semi-synthetic-2-cycle-oil-1-quart/luc0/10110
- Bike Kick Stand: https://ebay.com/itm/355889849646
- Arduino: TBD
- Derailleur: TBD
- Week 1: Order parts (Pi, valve, relay, camera)
- Week 2: Assemble hardware + Pi setup
- Week 3: Software (motion detection, YOLO model)
- Week 4: Testing + refinements
- Raspberry Pi 4: https://www.amazon.com/raspberry-pi-4/s?k=raspberry+pi+4
- Pi 4 Starter Kit ( CanaKit): https://www.tomshardware.com/news/where-to-buy-raspberry-pi-4 (bundles $62-120)
- Solenoid Valve: https://www.amazon.com/sprinkler-solenoid-valve/s?k=sprinkler+solenoid+valve
- Relay Module: https://www.amazon.com/5v-relay-module/s?k=5v+relay+module
- Pi Camera: https://www.amazon.com/raspberry-pi-camera/s?k=raspberry+pi+camera