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I want to keep my videos short and to the point, but I also want to make sure I record my additional thoughts. I actually bought this project right after Christmas, but put it aside immediately after opening it because of all the parts. I kept staring at it in my living room, but could not muster the courage to start. As soon as I read about this project, I knew exactly what skill I wanted to work on. So while I'm terrified that I won't be able to put together this bakery, I now have a much greater incentive to start than before. I think having to track my progress makes me much more likely to complete the project and learn building skills along the way.

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I'm already realizing that it takes a lot for me to learn a new skill. Or at least to start a new task that requires focus. I have to make time and then I have to make space, both physically and mentally. I have to motivate myself and then also create a physical workspace in my home. I wonder if it would be different if I had a dedicated workspace for learning new skills?

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Pushing through frustration can be hard for me. I wanted to give up when this stupid glue did not open cleanly. This glue and I actually fought throughout the day, but I persevered and finished the first section of the bakery.

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I get by with a little help from my son :)

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After today I have learned that electrical is not a skill I would want to pursue any further. I made a few tiny signs and struggled with making a tiny cabinet until I finally decided to take a break. I didn't get as far as I wanted to, but progress is progress.

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Creative Learning Project Official Update

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Creative Learning Project Official Update

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I enjoyed working on the tiny bakery today. The furniture pieces came together easily, although the tiny wooden trays did take some patience.

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I can't believe my last Padlet post was a month ago. I knew I had been avoiding this, but I'm truly shocked it's been that long. My goal right now is to complete the bakery today. Assuming things go smoothly, it's a very achievable goal.

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Paper folding into tiny little boxes. I wish the paper was a little thicker. I'm concerned about tearing these pieces.

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Creative Learning Project Official Update #2

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Creative Learning Project Official Update #2

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At this point, I'm just glad to be finished with it. I'm sure there will be more thoughts to come as I reflect on the experience.

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This project brought both joy and frustration, but ultimately gave me a sense of accomplishment that I wasn't expecting to feel. First of all, I thought the bakery would be easier to put together than it was. I had no idea that I would have to "build" so many tiny parts. Secondly, there were times when I wasn't sure I would finish! I thought more than once about changing my skill when I ran into issues with the bakery. I have to credit my son for helping me stick with it! He not only encouraged me, but also would help me get out all of the materials and get started. When I finally completed the bakery, I felt like I had really done something for myself. I stuck with it through frustration and feel more skilled in building miniatures than I did before this project.