I’m deeply sorry to hear about his passing. He was a visionary director whose films left a profound impact on me during the 1980s and 1990s. His impressive body of work was both fantastic and, at times, haunting. Twin Peaks (which first aired in 1990) revolutionised television, paving the way for the landscape of modern TV shows we see today. It was truly a groundbreaking series. Personally, my favourite film of his was The Elephant Man.
ChatGPT Tasks
January 15, 2025
I suppose this is the precursor to agents. It is in beta and very buggy. My tasks don't seem to trigger, or when they do, they're sent at the wrong time. Definitely needs some serious work.
Musc Ravageur
January 12, 2025
Today, I’m wearing Musc Ravageur, the last fragrance I own from Frédéric Malle. I’m fairly certain it was the first one I ever purchased. It’s still a great scent — perhaps no longer groundbreaking, but it retains its unique allure. Back in the day, this was the fragrance everyone in the community was talking about.
The last of the christmas lights have been put away in the attic. I’m now preparing some Patagonia garments to send off for repair.
I find myself admiring Roja Parfums’ Lost In Paris once again. It currently comes with a 10% discount and includes a complimentary 10ml travel spray. While it’s not quite as enticing as last year’s Black Friday offer of 20% off, it’s still tempting, and I’m considering it carefully.
I’m also revisiting Christian Dior’s Oud Ispahan Esprit De Parfum. It’s undeniably pricey, but its performance is impressive. My hesitation lies in its uniqueness — it’s essentially another rose and oud combination. However, pairing it with a body cream could enhance its effect.
Found some beautiful images of Lisa Graham on Bellazon.
I revised the résumé once again. In the evening, I am watching a new 4K transfer of Brian De Palma's Dressed to Kill.
Samples
January 11, 2025
I really need to stop purchasing all these small fragrance samples just to try them out. They’re becoming expensive, and most of them have been quite disappointing lately. I live far away from most big cities so this is my only option to avoid expensive mistakes. I have probably bought about ten or twelve in the last month alone. The most recent one, Frédéric Malle's The Moon, turned out to be yet another rose and oud combination — something I’ve encountered countless times before.
o3 Incoming
January 11, 2025
After browsing various blogs and Twitter posts, it seems highly likely that o3 will be released soon. I’m curious about how long it will take before OpenAI begins rolling out agents. There’s certainly a lot of discussion surrounding this, so I suspect it might happen in the near future.
I’ve downgraded to the Plus account as the Pro tier didn’t seem to offer good value for money. Additionally, a significant VAT has been added to an already costly subscription. I’m still uncertain about the financial viability and value of the Pro tier, so I’ll wait for further updates before reconsidering.