Words are inadequate

At least you've chosen to take up viola after Air Canada has changed their policy to allow them as carry-on luggage. (There was an amazing thing going around on Facebook a couple weeks ago about how violins, guitars, and cellos could be on the plane, but violas had to be checked. According to the internet, the bad social media press caused the recent policy change.)

As I have recently been messing about with violin (though have yet to commit to any sort of formal lesson) I definitely commiserate with frustration at lack of skill/progress. Especially as I've previously only played instruments where getting the right notes is a bit more straightforward (flute and piano).