I did a thing….

I saw the spinning cube design on Instagram – no svg for it, just some measurements and a short video to do the construction (@gayatriscrafts) and I made one. This is my test version to see if I could get that cube to spin! AND…. I did it! I’m really happy that it worked and I think I can tweak the svg file I created a bit more to make this thing a little sturdier (and use a smaller stack of magnets or a stronger one).

This is a show stopper in that the cube is connected to the base by a bit of clear thread (nylon – like fishing line), but not to the arm. The magnets in the arm and cube have enough strength to keep the cube suspended and allow it to spin. I think the grandkids will like this one a lot!

*I did create an SVG file to cut this one using SCAL — it’s for my personal use only and will not be shared or sold.

I do need to make a few tweaks to my file before I cut another however as the end of the arm needs a little more finishing. I used foam core instead of cardboard as fill for the post and arm. It is sturdy, but the post needs another brace to keep it from leaning towards the cube – if you’re a bit of a perfectionist or have a bit of OCD. We were able to get the cube to spin and stay in place overnight without falling – but the post was leaning in a few degrees toward the cube more than it was when we started our “experiment” with the cube just hanging there.

It’s a fun project and I look forward to making another soon.

you aren’t alone.

3 Positives:
success in the studio yesterday – blog post coming soon.
laundry – washed, dried, folded, put away
time to read

My Journey Notes:
Doctor called yesterday morning about TSH test results. Making a change in dosage. Going down a notch, again. At least for 6 weeks and we’ll see where we are with another blood draw. Appointment for the 23rd still on the books for yearly physical.

continue with hope

3 Positives:
found an interesting document in a folder in a folder on the cloud during the wee hours – printed it to show T this morning
ministering cards ready for the mailbox
two birthday cards ready to mail and two more to go

Our Journey Notes:
Got a response back from the doctor yesterday. Lab orders should be ready this morning.
Insomnia cycle has come back. 2nd night in a row now. Ugh! Gonna take a nap a little later this morning. We’ll see what the numbers are and go from there making adjustments if needed.

T has a procedure this morning. He has to go to a different office this morning to have it done. Let’s hope it goes as planned. No sedation, just some numbing. The dr says it might be a little uncomfortable.

Thank you…

3 Positives:
the power of prayer
blessings
rain

My Journey Notes:
T’s first post-op appt went about as planned. T does have another procedure scheduled for Thursday on the good eye as the flap is sticking a bit. We met another man that had a similar surgery done on Monday at the doctor’s office. He’s had 4 surgeries on the same eye in the last month. He’s had 2 Trebulectomy’s on his eye – adding a second drain to help relieve the pressure. I guess we should consider ourselves blessed so far. Only one drain in each eye, though numerous procedures post surgery to keep the flap open in the right eye. This will be ongoing from what I’ve been reading lately. Hoping new lenses in the glasses will help with some improved vision once stability in both eyes is established. And T is down to 4 different eyedrops a day — from 6 now. We just refilled a couple so we’re good to go for a while and have a stash in the fridge now in case the extras are resumed at any time in the near future.

remember…

3 Positives:
Surgery for T went well – long delay, but went well.
Found a fun flower pattern to test out for an upcoming project
Everyone got some sleep overnight! YAY!

My Journey Notes:
Despite the long day at the surgical center, we were able to get a printed copy of our taxes from the office and they submitted them electronically while we were there. Thankfully, everything was accepted after our Pro found another deduction in our favor. So that was another plus for the day. We paid the last bill for the month last evening (it’s due on the 28th) and our folder with medical bills for 2026 is filling fast with receipts for co-pays. I’ll need to sort through and get things entered into the spreadsheet for this year in a day or so. Hoping that keeping up with it monthly will keep us on track to file early again next year (another added item to the to-do list).

Message into the doctor about some thyroid issues I’m experiencing, again. Not sure if he’ll want to see me before my appointment next month or if we’ll create a new plan through messages or a phone call. Should hear back from him by tomorrow.

choose joy

3 Positives:
slow progress on cardmaking project
sleep
continued snow melt

My Journey Notes:
Another post surgery week ahead with T. The surgical center has called 3 times to change arrival time for Monday over the last two days. That’s definitely a first! I’m really hoping his surgery goes as planned and we don’t have lots of extra visits to the surgeon’s office to deal with emergency issues this go round, though it may be a little harder to discern since this surgery deals with the eye that has very little sight. At least we’re thumbs up to go ahead with the surgery.

Grateful to the surgeon that provided a printed list of T’s eye meds, how many drops per day and which eye(s) they’re to go into. We’re talking 6 meds starting this morning and two meds are now at 4 times a day pre and post op. I would be lost without it.