I'll never forget my mentor, the one who really helped me build my amazing muscles, taught me how to slow down and contemplate the moment as it happened, and was always there for me to provide me with compassion, warmth, and milk.
Big Bessie, the Friesian cow on our farm was my wrestling partner, mentor, and friend.
Too big for all the other kids, I was kept from most competitive sports at a young age, so was left to butt heads with Bessie, try to tip her over, and eventually she became a willing participant for me to bench press her.
When they did finally allow me to play with the other kids, I dislocated one kid's shoulder just by throwing a ball to him. It was at that moment I realized what I had in Bessie: A large slab of meat who wouldn't break so easily.
I can't wait to visit her again in the off season. The chumps here have nothing on her.
Big Bessie, the Friesian cow on our farm was my wrestling partner, mentor, and friend.
Too big for all the other kids, I was kept from most competitive sports at a young age, so was left to butt heads with Bessie, try to tip her over, and eventually she became a willing participant for me to bench press her.
When they did finally allow me to play with the other kids, I dislocated one kid's shoulder just by throwing a ball to him. It was at that moment I realized what I had in Bessie: A large slab of meat who wouldn't break so easily.
I can't wait to visit her again in the off season. The chumps here have nothing on her.