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New comic every Friday!
New comic every Friday!
New comic every Friday!
New comic every Friday!
This particular stranger-than-normal comic strip could use some explaining. It was one of the first "When I Grow Up, I Want to be a Vet" strips, published in November 2011, but is not a part of the chronological story line. I drew it as my small contribution to Blogathon 2011, an online blogging event held in November 2011 to raise money for several animal charities. The "unofficial" theme of Blogathon 2011 was zombies, thus the zombie giraffe of this strip.
The comic strip is based on a terribly disturbing short story that I probably should not have read in junior high, but I did. I have not read it again until this week, when I read it to see if it is as creepy as I remember. It is. Anyways, the comic is based on my memory of that story, with the happy twist I believe Dr. Vet would have given it as a kid. The story is The Monkey's Paw, written by W. W. Jacobs and published in 1902. If you click the title, the entire text is online. Awful, huh? And awesome.
Happy reading! If you get scared by The Monkey's Paw, sleep with the light on...That is what I did both times I read it.
Being a vet is tough and full of heartache. It is the most rewarding career I can imagine. Through their childhood, Abby and Amanda have declared their plans to be vets (and teachers, artists, writers and more).
We want to be vets so we can pet dogs like Noodle!
We want to be artists like Uncle Dave!
"Don't you guys want to be Millard North Mustangs?"
"No Mom, we want to be Central Eagles!"
As a young woman, Abby has come full circle and is determined to be a vet. I am proud of her, and excited to share this amazing career with her.
I am thankful Abby wants to be a veterinarian.
Abby and Luna
As a young woman, Amanda is determined to be a librarian.
Amanda and Squirtle at Worlds of Fun
I am thankful Amanda does not want to be a veterinarian.
I am proud of her, and relieved that she will be shielded, not from the pain of life, but from the pain of the veterinary field.
Abby and Amanda are huge helps. The baby Boxer would not stop...needing another bath, while Teddy waited patiently for his walk.
They both could change their minds, and we will support them 100%, but where they are now stirs up a mixture of pride, trepidation and relief.
Abby with Olive, Robert and Uncle Dave. Don't think I don't obsess about the futures of our nieces and nephews too, because I do!
Amanda with Arthur. He is undecided about his future plans and prefers to enjoy the present. You are so wise Arthur!
New comic every Friday!
When I was between jobs in 2011, I started a comic strip called "When I Grow Up, I Want to be a Vet," that continued until I had all my frustrations from previous experiences out of my system. There were a few comics about my current job, but not rooted in frustration. I wasn't sure where it would go and how it would end. Part of me wishes I was still creating the comic. I processed what I needed to process, and thankfully, ran out of new material.
I am thankful for every situation that I was able to turn into a comic.
I will post a comic from "When I Grow Up, I Want to be a Vet" here every Friday until we have gotten through them all. If you would like to see the original website where all the comics are, it is here...
When I Grow Up, I Want to be a Vet
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Post from one year ago today...
November 3, 2016
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Post from two years ago today...
November 3, 2015