When I need a creative jump start I always turn my trusty friend Nanoblock. Even though it isn’t creative in an end of itself, the act of “doing” brings other creative endevours to the surface. And Nanoblocks, with their hundreds of tiny frustrating pieces, all seperated haphazardly into small plastic bags, makes for the perfect project in Sapporo’s deep dark winter.

I pulled in an impressive Christmas haul consisting of the Golden Retreiver, T-Rex Skeleton, and Human Skeleton. These last two are 5 block level sets, so I knew before beginning them that I was in for it. I decided to begin my Nanoblock party by starting with the easier level 2 Golden Retrieve, then ratchet up the difficulty later. 

Despite its low block level, the Golden Retriever was anything but easy. This took the better part of the afternoon and made me consider upping my prescription on my JINS glasses. (A great glasswear provider in Japan) After that I treated myself to a beer. 

 It was then that I realized that this Nanoblock party would have to be a two part affair. I set aside my 500+ piece T-Rex and promised to tackle it the next weekend.