5th day of the Sixth Month
During today's test flight, the headwind was so fierce that I couldn't even get it off the ground. Though frustrating, I'll keep working on it.
15th day of the Sixth Month
I tried again with an east wind, but still no luck. Yet I believe in this machine. I have to keep refining. Next time, maybe.
25th day of the Sixth Month
Heavy rain cut today's test short before I could even launch. Disappointed, but I'll keep improving this craft. One day, it will carry me across the sky.
5th day of the Seventh Month
Smooth takeoff today with light winds. Then I hit a tree. Looks like repairs will take a while. Let these failures be the stones that pave the road to success.
25th day of the Seventh Month
I failed again, feeling hopeless and exhausted.
5th day of the Eighth Month
I tore the craft apart and rebuilt it piece by piece. And it worked! In the end, I tumbled to the earth alongside a snapped kite. But that first taste of flight... it was pure magic.
10th day of the Eighth Month
I'm still recovering from the crash. My leg is not healed yet. A kind stranger helped me today. Surely the Goddess is watching, guiding my dream of flight!
15th day of the Eighth Month
I tried again with the rebuilt craft. Same result. What was worse, I even broke my leg this time. I'm in despair. But how can I give up on the dream of flight now?
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