Due to health issues, Im closing my business and am going back to being just a cake hobbyist. I delivered my last paid cake this weekend.
I have arthritis in my neck and its flaring up more and more. Catering is hot, hard, heavy, stressful work. Much as I love it, I have to cut my load. I cant pay the overhead on half of a workload, so we are closing.
If I stop now, it remains manageable. If I continue, Ill have serious problems the rest of my life. Its pretty much a no-brainer. Ive worn a soft neck collar off and on for 30 years. My daughter has said, Ive only seen two things that make my mom cry because of pain . When she was having a baby (daughter was 14 when my youngest was born, so she heard it all!) and when her neck hurts her.
No condolences, please. Ive gotten some of that from well wishing friends and its irritating. Its been a great ride and many people never even come close to living their dream, and I got to do it for quite a few years. Ive loved every second of it the ups, the downs, the good and the bad. But its time to get off of the fast and exciting roller coaster and walk across the midway to a new ride.
Im experiencing lots of positives already .
I got a full grant (not a student loan, but a grant! Woooo-whooo!) to go back to school and will start next month. Ill be pursuing a teaching degree in History. Being a teacher is something Ive wanted to do since I was 7 years old. And I get to pursue this dream at no cost to me!
Ill have more time for the writing that Im constantly being encouraged to do, more time/opportunity for public speaking (which is a big passion), and consulting. (So . You know anyone looking for a speaker ?)
Ive already found a job in a hotel that is flexible and will work around a full-time school schedule. And its only a 3 minute drive from my home!
As we start dismantling everything (man, that is a BIG job!), I find myself sitting at home with nothing to do. Oh wow is THAT a weird feeling! Almost feel guilty about it! But I told hubby, when I start work at the hotel and going to school, I wont have these days of luxury so Im enjoying them while I can! Ive already spent more time with my 2-year old grandson in these last two weeks than Ive been able to in the last six months!
I will be continuing my blog. Ill be changing my website soon. Primarily Ill be moving the How To Cut A Wedding Cake page to my blog so everyone who has it bookmarked will still have access. The good news is that Ive paid for the website in advance for the next year so I can still use it for informational purposes. (The bad news is Ive paid for the website in advance and there are no refunds!)
I plan to stay in the wedding business somehow, but just havent figured out what avenue yet. Ive had lots of suggestions and one friend even has the office space and name for the company that he wants me to form! (luv him!)
Just for the record, dont expect me to go soft on my stance of licensed vs. unlicensed baking. And Im not shelving my years of business experience so expect my ever so never so humble opinions to continue.
So thats it, gang. Just wanted to share my latest and greatest life adventure as we explore yet another detour down the many exciting side roads of life!
I have arthritis in my neck and its flaring up more and more. Catering is hot, hard, heavy, stressful work. Much as I love it, I have to cut my load. I cant pay the overhead on half of a workload, so we are closing.
If I stop now, it remains manageable. If I continue, Ill have serious problems the rest of my life. Its pretty much a no-brainer. Ive worn a soft neck collar off and on for 30 years. My daughter has said, Ive only seen two things that make my mom cry because of pain . When she was having a baby (daughter was 14 when my youngest was born, so she heard it all!) and when her neck hurts her.
No condolences, please. Ive gotten some of that from well wishing friends and its irritating. Its been a great ride and many people never even come close to living their dream, and I got to do it for quite a few years. Ive loved every second of it the ups, the downs, the good and the bad. But its time to get off of the fast and exciting roller coaster and walk across the midway to a new ride.
Im experiencing lots of positives already .
I got a full grant (not a student loan, but a grant! Woooo-whooo!) to go back to school and will start next month. Ill be pursuing a teaching degree in History. Being a teacher is something Ive wanted to do since I was 7 years old. And I get to pursue this dream at no cost to me!
Ill have more time for the writing that Im constantly being encouraged to do, more time/opportunity for public speaking (which is a big passion), and consulting. (So . You know anyone looking for a speaker ?)
Ive already found a job in a hotel that is flexible and will work around a full-time school schedule. And its only a 3 minute drive from my home!
As we start dismantling everything (man, that is a BIG job!), I find myself sitting at home with nothing to do. Oh wow is THAT a weird feeling! Almost feel guilty about it! But I told hubby, when I start work at the hotel and going to school, I wont have these days of luxury so Im enjoying them while I can! Ive already spent more time with my 2-year old grandson in these last two weeks than Ive been able to in the last six months!
I will be continuing my blog. Ill be changing my website soon. Primarily Ill be moving the How To Cut A Wedding Cake page to my blog so everyone who has it bookmarked will still have access. The good news is that Ive paid for the website in advance for the next year so I can still use it for informational purposes. (The bad news is Ive paid for the website in advance and there are no refunds!)
I plan to stay in the wedding business somehow, but just havent figured out what avenue yet. Ive had lots of suggestions and one friend even has the office space and name for the company that he wants me to form! (luv him!)
Just for the record, dont expect me to go soft on my stance of licensed vs. unlicensed baking. And Im not shelving my years of business experience so expect my ever so never so humble opinions to continue.
So thats it, gang. Just wanted to share my latest and greatest life adventure as we explore yet another detour down the many exciting side roads of life!
