As I flip my tablet over to show Jim what I spent my evening at Starbucks doodling, he notes that all of my doodles lately (not including my "cheat"), have all the same shape. To which he quickly followed up, "I just know that you have more in you, more styles, I just want to see them, too".

I could never express into words the level of love and encouragement that man showers upon me daily. He is never judgmental or condescending, but just the opposite. He will never know how much of a positive influence he has been, how much he has nurtured the passion I had for my trade. For that, I will be forever grateful. He is my world....