Since setting up my digital garden I am spending much more time reviewing my notes than I did when they were just in Obsidian.
I think part of this is that its a very simple experience, not a full blown note-taking mobile app. But I have also put in a lot of time and effort into styling the site in a way that brings me joy. I like to ‘walk’ through the garden.
I like the colours, the typography combinations between the headers, body and metadata, inspired by 19th-century letters and printed books. I love the little hand-made icons that animate when my mouse hovers over them.
I’m sure some people will look at the site and think it looks messy, or out-dated. But I’m proud of it and because of that I like to be here. And because I like to be here, I spend more time re-reading my own notes and thoughts which helps me form new ones in a deeply pleasurable virtuous cycle.
Connections
When Digital Gardening, Plan Long Term
Link Explanation:
If we are in this for the long-haul, it is really important to enjoy using your garden. It makes sense to invest the time and effort to craft your garden in a way that separates it from generalized template. Make it something unique that you are proud of an want to tell people about.
The Great Game - Original Documents
Link Explanation:
These are some of the documents I was inspired by while styling this garden.