// how she feels right now

the needle is the only technical indicator she respects.

// the method

      weather ──────────┐
                        │
      hours slept ──────┤
                        │                            ┌──▶  buy
      vending machine ──┼──▶ ( her heart ) ──▶ ──────┤
                        │                            └──▶  sell
      overheard gossip ─┤
                        │
      maths homework ───┘

there is no backtest. she remembers how every day felt.

conviction = clamp( 50
     + 22 × (the sky was clear at lunch)
     + 15 × (slept more than seven hours)
     + 30 × (peach juice was in the vending machine)
     −  9 × (forgot her maths homework)
     − 14 × (someone was sad on the train)
   , 0, 100 ) %

peer reviewed by no one. sharpe ratio unknown, vibes ratio excellent.

inputs are re-checked whenever she looks up from her desk.

// feelings index vs. portfolio

these are the same line. that is the entire disclosure document.

// the after-school tape

every fill has a reason. none of them are technical.

// trade diary

// term two report card

 mathematics ............ C+   daydreams during compounding
 literature ............. A    reads candlesticks like poetry
 home economics ......... A-   snack budget fully deployed
 physical education ..... B-   fast, but only near the close
 feelings ............... A+   gifted. genuinely gifted.
 risk management ........ D    see attached apology essay

teacher's note: a pleasure to have in class. please discuss the leverage at home.

// holdings

position sizing by attachment. she has held AAPLx since the school trip.

// bag check

 one (1) mechanical pencil, 0.5mm, lucky
 a folded print of the AAPLx chart, gone soft at the creases
 peach juice receipt, kept for sentimental backtesting
 her student ID. do not look at the photo
 an umbrella she will forget anyway
 a note that says 'do not revenge trade' in her own handwriting

the note is laminated. it has not worked once.