Wednesday

I had to break open one of the plastic toys when the screws wouldn't budge. My arms are covered with flecks of silver paint that look like quicksilver.

I've bought three sets of electronic toys over the course of three days ― the wires that connected the various elements were unusually thin and delicate, and far too easily broken. I don't know enough about how or why these components are put together to try to repair them ― so I just start over again, and try to be more careful the next time.

My soldering skills have not improved.