I am going to try to share what Zakk has been up to. This is the super-condensed version because I am making lunch, doing laundry, trying to get ready to go to a speech meet out of town, and make it home in time to get a good cardio and weight lifting session in at the gym tonight.
Anyway, Zakk will be 18 in just a couple weeks. He is nearly done with his vocational training, which is an apprenticeship at a really great tattoo shop. (I'll post a link to the shop in my links section) It has been a really in-depth experience and he really was very fortunate to find an apprenticeship at this time in his life and at a very high quality, reputable shop. Zakk tattooed himself and it looks amazing. (he has one more sitting to do on it to finish it up)
He really is an amazing artist and he has what it takes to be one of the best there is in the world of tattooing. He was inspired by his Uncle Brad, who is a exceptional artist. (up at Black Hills Tattoo for anyone near Rapid City who wants something done!)
I learned some lessons from Zakk regarding his dreams and my dreams for him. I had a hang-up about him having to go to college and get at least a Bachelors degree. That was my idea of what he should do....my dream for him. Totally unfair. He was going to do this, but it would have been to please me, not follow his own calling in life. He did speak to me months ago about this and explained that he is not interested in college. I learned....and apologized....and supported his vision for his own dreams for his own life. Actually, I see how arrogant and out-of-line I was to try to impose what I thought he should do. Working at something you love is the most important thing. (I later found out that good tattoo artists make a excellent salary, so that was good to know!! However it all comes down to living well below your means)
He will be going 1/2 days next year for his senior year so he can tattoo also. I am proud of him and it is a blessing to see him moving into what is his calling and his gift for his life.
He also has a very serious girlfriend. They have everything planned out together and I hope things work for them. First love is something-powerful........
Our Lady of Lourdes
About Me
- Michelle
- Wyoming, United States
- I'm in my early 40's. I am taking a year off from full-time teaching and trying to find something enjoyable on a part-time level. I am the mother of five, four who are still living at home. I'm happily married. I like to live a quiet, peaceful, joyful life. Jesus Christ is my #1 priority in my life. I'm easy to get along with but can be a bit shy in groups and/or public. I am straightforward but am trying to learn to be more nuanced. I try to bless someone every day. I'm a normal, maybe even boring, person and I love that! I also really want a Harley...have wanted one for years but it will probably have to wait until we've raised all these children. One other thing I have planned for years is to build our "earth ship" on some isolated land here in Wyoming. I'd also like to travel all over the world...not planned, guided travel, but more along the lines of having a general idea and setting off. (thankfully my husband is on the same page)
the family
Gracie the Mini Schnauzer
Gracie went out back to play with George (our standard poodle) and she came in this way! Somehow she managed to get the frisbee-disc suck on her body. Maybe George ran out of patience for her puppy-antics and did it? We'll never know!!!!
Mr. Pumpkinhead Man
one of our annual fall traditions. In the photo are: Michelle (me/mom), Asia, Sereah, Eddie, Elijah. Fall 2007.
Those of us who wear a Mantilla whenever in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament will enjoy this.
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