And so it begins. . .

I have thought about creating a blog for years but have always pushed that thought aside because I was too busy with other aspects of my life to spend that kind of time on something I didn't need to do.  I have a long history of trying to put the things I want to do in front of the things I need to do, butI usually make the practical decision in the end.  But I am always left dreaming of how much more fun I would be having if I did the things I wanted to do instead.  A few months ago I (with some encouragement from my amazing supportive husband) finally took the first steps towards changing my life for the better and doing what I wanted to do not what I felt I had to do.  I was stuck in a job that left me stressed beyond belief and very unhappy.  I knew I needed out but I couldn't just quit a steady good paying job in this economy.  Or could I?  After many discussions with my husband and doing some soul searching to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up I had made my decision.  Jason had always said that I should go back to school so I enrolled at NWTC in the Hotel and Restaurant Management program.  My goal is to use my education and combine it with my love of baking and someday in the future open up my own bakery.  I have heard from frineds, family and coworkers for years that I have all this talent and creativity and I should be selling the things I make.  I finally decided to stop being unhappy in a job that didn't meet any of my needs (besides the paycheck) and do something that I love.

I know that having my own bakery is probably way off in the future and I am willing to work hard to get there.  For now I will just be happy to continue with my school and my home cooking and keep working on the present with one eye on the future.  Until the day comes that I can open the doors on my own place I will open the virtual doors and share my thoughts and of course baked goods through this site.

And because what is a post without a picture, here is one of me with my wonderful husband, Jason.