Far from Perfection...

Day 92:

Michelangelo, when painting the mural on the the Sistine chapel, was asked why he gave so much attention to the cornersm of the ceiling - afterall, very few would notice a hapharzard effort when they gazed upon the corners of the chapel.

His response was simple, "God will notice."

I present this story to state that unlike Michelangelo, I am far from a perfectionist.

However, ever since the Mrs. and I decided to remove the popcorn from our ceiling, I have found that I have morphed into a being that cares about the 'sky' above.

Both in high school and college I was satisfied with a B average. In fact, this point can be punctuated from the facts found in the following story, one that still stings....

During my Junior year I called my roommate to proudly announce to him that I had earned 1 of the only 2 A's in the most difficult college course of my college career. Upon hearing my celebratory news he responded by stating, "The hardest A you've earned? So that means you've got straight A's this semester right?"

I share the story of Michelangelo (and my own) to point out that when we put forth our efforts towards something that will directly impact us, we are satisfied with nothing but the best.

Tonight I resolved that I will be unable to produce a ceiling for my living room that would find itself in a do-it-yourself magazine. Even still, I am giving my best - if for no other reason so that the guests at my next gathering will appreciate the effort we put forth.

Today I learned that when you do it for yourself, you tend to care a little more.
Today I learned that perhaps I need to translate this lesson into my students' reality.
Today I learned that although I am not crafty, I am more handy than I may have given myself credit for....

What new skill/determination have you discovered lately?