Start at the Beginning

My First Painting

Going back to school has been an adventure. Some of it thrilling, some of it as fun as shovelling s**t up hill!

Dealing with some of the students involves a lesson in patience I am sure St. Peter would fail. I had to deal with one such child the other day who pouted like a two year old. Considering I raised two kids of my own I am familiar with the behaviour, I just never thought I would have to watch a childish display from a 20 year old who has aspirations of becoming a vet.

Need some people skills there darling cause trust me, those dairy farmers will make mince meat out of your attitude if you cross your arms, close your eyes and shake your head when they disagree with you!

I suppose we all have to start somewhere. When I first started painting I was in such a hurry to get to the final outcome. I was 9 when I painted the above horse. I couldn't relax and enjoy the process. I did not want to waste time with the background and the bridle was no wheres near as important as the ears and eyes!! Now that I am older I am realizing some of the best moments come from the process and the outcome is somewhat of a let down because now you are all done and have to find a new challenge.

Maybe that little girl in pre vet will learn this before long and start accepting that working with others is a joy and not a chore because if she doesn't, she will have a REALLY short career in Veterinary Medicine!