I left my first end-of-month Forge night with a messed up hand full of blisters, my piece of scrap metal (which i left unattended as my hand was being wrapped up) melted and i can't feel my forearms. I'm not sure if i'll ever be worth my weight as a farrier, but hell. The forging part is the most daunting to me, but with amazing teachers and a bit of kick -- anything is possible. It's a skill i've always admired, so i suppose it's time to give it a chance to bloom or burst. Happy new year. #newbeginnings #farrierlife #hardwork #cowboyshit #texas #grit #forging #forge #inthebarn #westernlifestyle #panhandle #ranch #livingmybestlife #thewest #nye #2023