Statistics
I think I’ve managed to get a bearing on the data that I’ll set out to collect this year. It’s themed around movement and consumption, which sort of ties in with some of my aims (i.e. lose some weight, be more active, eat more responsibly and economically). So, I am tracking what I am trying to do. This means that the success of one relies upon the success of the other.
As previously mentioned, I’m avoiding the use of technology to record the data. I have a diary, which I will try to update at the end of every day. I like the idea of this and it has been useful so far (‘so far’ as in ‘the past three days’) as a way of downloading thoughts and information, helping to gain some perspective. It also means that I’m not weighing down this blog with stats about the amount of coffee I’ve drunk. There are some natural digital records (blog/Twitter posts for e.g.) which are helpful, as I don’t have to think much about keeping up with them.
In all honesty, I’m still sketchy on the point behind all this. What I do know is that I am endlessly fascinated by the Annual Reports put together by Nicholas Felton, and I want to create one of my own. Maybe I’ll understand why later in the year.
