11/18/2021
Today my boss asked me if almost two years ago when I very first started bathing dogs if I imagined myself becoming a groomer.
He more than likely expected me to say something along the lines of “had you told me I would be grooming dogs two years ago, i would have laughed in your face.”
Rather, I looked him straight in the eyes and said “In fact, yes! I knew from the very second I started.”
I knew from the first day that I would become a groomer, one way or another.
For the last two years I have watched, observed, and studied many different amazing people I am so grateful to be able to call my friends groom. They have shared their techniques, skills and knowledge with me. And have pushed me through every bit of self-doubt I have ever had. Through those amazing individuals I fell in love with the craft; the art of grooming dogs from afar. I have been unable to clipper, shear, or even think about sc******ng a pattern onto a dog, until three weeks ago when I started academy. It’s safe to say I have been itching like I have flees to get my hands on that black smock! And it is all thanks to the beautiful people that have helped me get here today.
The last three weeks weren’t easy. At times I felt like I wasn’t good enough and would never be the groomer I so badly want to be. But then I remember how hard I have worked to be where I am today, and I couldn’t throw in the towel now, it was too late for that. But in the end there was no better relief than finally being handed my groomers smock with a “congratulations” following it.
And although these past three weeks are nothing compared to the next six months of internship I have ahead of me, I couldn’t be more proud of myself for the accomplishment of today.
To those individual I spoke of (you know who you are) thank you for believing in me even when I didn’t. Thank you for being hard on me when I needed it. Most importantly Thank you for not letting me quit.
