My Clumsy Fingers Era
Started with shaky hands trying basic stuff – dropped coins constantly, couldn’t flip pages smoothly, always knocking over my coffee mug while reaching for stuff. Felt like wearing oven mitts 24/7.
The Ugly Drills Phase
Coin stacking became my morning torture:
- Spilled loose change every morning for 2 weeks straight
- Cursed when towers collapsed after 4 coins
- Switched to chopsticks after dropping coins under the fridge
Then came the damn button challenge:
- Got annoyed threading large buttons in 10 seconds
- Moved to shirt buttons – poked my thumb raw
- Almost threw my sewing kit out the window twice
Turning Point with Game Controllers
Broke my joystick rage-pressing during fighting games. Decided to remap controls deliberately:
- Made combos require pinky-to-index rolls
- Played puzzle games using only ring fingers
- Got wrecked online for 3 weeks straight
Kitchen Bootcamp
Forced myself to cook without shortcuts:
- Peeled potatoes knife-only (no veggie peeler)
- Cracked eggs single-handed until yolk guts stopped exploding everywhere
- Cut onions tiny – cried from frustration more than fumes
When Things Finally Clicked
After three months of feeling stupid:
- Accidentally flipped a coin across my knuckles
- Threaded needle on first try during zoom call
- Didn’t spill coffee while texting – miracle!
Current Status
Still drop pennies sometimes when tired. But now:
- Can shuffle cards without spraying the deck
- Type without looking at keys (mostly)
- Open jars without banging them on counters
Gotta keep drilling though – hands get rusty faster than garden tools!
