Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword [SPOILERS]

Ugh. Been going through slow as hell.

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Just beat the Sandship (kinda pissed that the white sword doesn't have the master sword WINGS that started growing). Almost literally been trying to turn over every nook and cranny trying to find some sort of secret passage or extra treasure and so forth. Last time I checked, I'd logged about 21 hours at the Ancient Cistern. Combined with my inability to solve most puzzles on the first try, I'm surprised I haven't tried to fly off the map (THERE IS MOOORE SKY, TERMINA HERE I COME!) Bleh. Anyone else play weirdly?