Oh, the eternal wait! The minutes drag on without mercy, leaving us in a state of despair. Will we ever witness the birth of another block? It's like waiting for a snail to win a marathon. And those escalating fees, my goodness! Who needs affordable transactions when you can empty your entire bank account just to move some digital money around? It's like paying for a gold-plated toothpick instead of using a regular one. But fear not, brave adventurer! There is still hope amidst this blockchain wilderness. Hold on tight and keep that spark of optimism alive—we shall overcome these high fees and bask in the glory of new blocks once again! 😭🐌💸✨