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Some nights, I just want to unwind with a puzzle. Other nights, that puzzle is Sudoku, and what’s supposed to be a five-minute brain teaser turns into a rollercoaster of stress, laughter, and tiny victories. Last night, I had a session so ridiculous I had to share — every misstep, aha moment, and frustrating cell included.

Tiny Beginnings: The Blank Grid

Every Sudoku session starts the same way: a mostly empty grid staring back at you. I thought I could casually fill a few numbers and cruise through. That lasted about five minutes.

I filled a cell confidently… only to realize I had already placed the same number in that row. Panic set in. I scribbled, erased, and scribbled again. The tension of making even the tiniest mistake reminded me why Sudoku isn’t just a simple pastime — it’s a mental workout.

Lesson learned: always double-check your rows, columns, and boxes before placing a number.