May 16, 2009
I sold my first cake on Friday. I am officially a cake dealer. (wink wink wink) lol I have a second cake order in about two weeks for a Winnie the Pooh cake for someone's first b-day.
I have this tingly feeling inside when I think about my future in baking. Like I should really pursue opening a bakery. And I totally have ideas - 2 major ones for now that I'm pretty sure are unique. At least for Pembroke Pines. But I'm truly scared to talk about them because what if someone steals my idea! What if someone I tell thinks its a great idea and happens to mention it in passing to someone else and somehow that person - or someone else they know takes it and runs with it before I ever get a chance?
My world would be CRUSHED. :(
I feel like I've really got something here. But of course I wouldn't totally know without telling other people about it and hearing them go "oh, what a great idea! people would love that!"
See my problem? What's a girl to do? - Besides make her confidants swear a blood oath of secrecy? lol (j/p, folks.)
Anyhow, Ralph worked today so I had the afternoon to myself. I decided to go to the mall and browse all the girl stores I never get to go in when I come with Ralph. I ended up treating myself to a few pieces from NY & Co. Normally, I don't shop. And if I do I don't spend much money (usually less than $50). It's weird because ever since Ralph and I created a joint bank account last year I've been afraid to spend any money on myself. I don't feel like it's mine to spend. It's "ours". And I shouldn't be making selfish purchases with it. Which is absurd really. The healthy thing to do is have "yours, mine, and ours" allocations in our income so that either one of us could spend money on personal items and not feel guilty about it. I guess the thing of it is that we have spent the last year paying off debts so we haven't had much free money to mess around with anyway. But now that all debts are almost paid we do have a little more breathing room. I think I'll sit down and talk to him about it in the near future. Maybe even tomorrow. I'm not much of a shopper but my wardrobe is in dire need of some sprucing up.
So I spent $150 today (omg - i know - i totally "went crazy") at NY & Co. and bought myself a few things for work. My work wardrobe is PATHETIC. Dress code is business casual but most days I don't even feel like I look very professional at all. The store was having one of its usual sales today and collared, short-sleeved work shirts were on sale for $15! I'm normally CHEAP when it comes to shopping but $15 for a work shirt is totally reasonable! So is $30 but it's a stretch to get me to pay $30 or more for a shirt. I'm trying to overcome my penny pinching ways - I know you get what you pay for in most situations and that's why all the work clothes I bought from Steve & Barry's last year are about to go in the garbage! Tim Gunn would be so disappointed in me if he saw my work wardrobe.
But not anymore! I bought great pieces today. I'm especially in love with my apple green cardigan/sleeveless ruffle top combo. I finally own a khaki pant as well. Finally I will go to work feeling confident about my appearance! :)
Ralph's parents are flying up on Thursday. His sister and her bf are flying up on Friday. And first thing Saturday morning we are all piling in a van and driving to Niagara Falls for Memorial Day weekend. Ralph planned this trip for his father bc apparently his dad has always dreamed of seeing Niagara Falls. I was SUPPOSED to be leaving for a business trip the Tuesday after Memorial Day but I'm not sure if it's going to be rescheduled or not. Holy bah-geez. I just realized that if I have to go on that business trip I won't be able to make the Winnie the Pooh cake! Boo - I guess hopefully the trip will get rescheduled!
Anyway - I think I'm off to bed. Hope everyone's having an amazing weekend. <3