Reluctant to watch the clock turn

[the_fantastic_ms_fox]

The greatest thing I've learned in this metalwork program has had little to do with yellow-hot iron and molten bronze. Rather, it's been about applying myself. Grades six through twelve were often busy work. I resented this and realize that on some level, I labeled study not as a joy in itself but "a necessary thing that consumes my time." I broke with this now and then, but never entirely shed it. Until recently, when I realized I really enjoy this. i could go home. Or i could put in another long day doing something which I enjoy.