Hey my guys. I’m going to be honest with you. I am SO relieved that 2018 is done. And I KNOW I’m not the only one. I just feel like it was one of my more trying years. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad it happened. There were a LOT of lessons to be learned. A LOT of self discovery and a lot of GOOD times too. It was a new beginning for Kyle and I. We moved to Inverness and had to adapt and adjust…and so far so good. We’re learning to appreciate each other more, not to take each other for granted, and to communicate!!! And I have high hopes for us.
I still struggle every day with my feelings. I struggle with my depression daily, but most days, I’m doing pretty good. I’m watching my children grow in to amazing human beings. And realising that however much I doubt my parenting abilities, I think we’re doing a pretty alright job of it.
I got my businesswoman pants on and had some interviews and landed a job at Starbucks!!! ☕️
I work there now part time as a shift supervisor and oh my goodness I am LOVING IT! I’ve met some incredible people and made some great connections. It gives me some breathing space from my hectic home life with cakes, candles and kids…and it’s a sort of refuge. And free coffee…we can’t forget that! 🤪 I even made a sweet little Starbucks charm bracelet that is available to buy on my Donut Eat Bakery page 😍☕️
I made the solo driving journey to Cake International in Birmingham to promote my candles from Donut Eat Bakery (Buy One Get One Free at the moment) and the response was soooo fantastic! I learned so much about myself and my abilities on that trip, and I realised my capabilities. A 12 hour drive one way will do that to a gal 😬😅
I got to spend some quality time with my best friend in Vancouver and we have been talking about our future plans and business ideas…and she’s planning a visit here soon too!! 🙌🏻
So now that I’m writing it all down…I’m realising that 2018 really wasn’t such a bad year. Emotionally and mentally, hell yes! But I’m done with that. I’m putting me first. I’m walking away from the pain and hurt and senseless conversations. I’m going to grow as a person, as a mother, a wife, a friend and just a soul in general. I have so much more of myself to give. And my loves, I’m going to dream. I’m going to make things happen.
This year I haven’t made any resolutions. Not any fitness ones, or even business ones for that matter. I have decided though, that I’m not going to let myself stress and worry about the things that I have no control over. I’m going to live in the now. I’ve got goals in mind of course, but I’m not going to beat myself up if I miss a deadline.
I’m not going to sweat the small stuff. Because my guys, it really is all small stuff. I wholeheartedly believe that we need to ALL live in the now.
I’m going to be the best version of myself that I can be…and all I ask is that you guys do the same. In my opinion, that’s the most important thing. Do everything with love and kindness. Give where you can. Ask for help when you need it, and to quote the Dalai Llama… ‘Our purpose in life is to help others, and if we can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them’. And that really resonates with me.
This year I’ve also gone vegan. My love of animals and of our planet and what we’re doing to our home saddens me so so much. I’ve been vegetarian for over a year…that was the easy part. Veganism is tough when you start out…and I’ve fallen off the wagon a few times! BUT I’m doing the best I can…and that’s all I can do. So I’m starting again. I’m researching recipes, and I’m finding some fantastic sites that promote all that plant based goodness…which means I’ll be bringing you some gorgeous recipes to try too. Trust me…majority of the time, you wouldn’t even know!
So for my cake business, I have an idea I’ve been toying with. I’m thinking of starting a YouTube series making tutorials for absolute beginners. How to properly bake a cake, how to make fillings, assemble the cakes, and some simple decorations. I mean for the ABSOLUTE beginner. Because cakes are expensive and I understand not everyone can afford them. But I also know that I can’t afford to make them for any less than I do. Soooo I’m willing to give you the tools you’ll need to create your own great tasting cakes. With tips and tricks from the trade starting with the very basics. I think cake artists forget (myself included) that we all had to start somewhere, and that we ALL went through the not knowing how, relying on YouTube (which is a GREAT source), and lots and lots of trial and error. So I’m starting with my very favourite Vanilla Cake Recipe. I’ll have y’all make it by following my instructions…and then using that exact recipe. I’ll make a video on how to fill and stack a perfectly perfect round cake. Ya with me? And what’s more… it’s free. So all you have to do, is subscribe to my blog, my YouTube channel, and we’ll go from there. Sound good?! 🥰
I’m looking forward to this my loves! How about you? X
My Vanilla Cake recipe will be published in my next update….so subscribe today so you’re notified as soon as it comes out! 