Over the past few months, I have gotten into and out of a relationship, fallen in love with Peppers and Adobo sauce, and have gone back to school. After many years of yearning to learn how to cook like a professional, I have finally enrolled in Culinary School. Before going to get my BSW many years ago, I wanted to pursue this degree after I got my AA, rather than going the traditional route of a four year degree. But with someone else holding the purse strings and making some decisions for me, that was not to be. When I found myself laid off, laid up, and cooking and baking for extra money, I began searching for my path. One day, I found myself applying for financial aid and enrolling in Nashville State Community College and going after my dream. It all fell into place before I knew what happened! I have finished my third week and 3 tests so far, and it is just getting started! I wish it was all cooking, baking, stocks, and garde manger, but it also requires "Book Learning". Getting back into studying and cramming for tests is going to take some getting used to, but I am So Ready!
The first week of classes, my back went out. The second week of classes, 2 of my ceilings fell in due to a leaky roof. The third week, I fell and hurt my back again. But "what does not kill us, makes us stronger", they say, so soon, and after the past year of challenges, I fully expect you to see me leaping small buildings in a single bound, because I Ain't Dead Yet!!! If I can get back in the groove of studying again and balancing life, this will be an amazing journey!
My plans for the weekend? Cutting potatoes and carrots into little, uniform pieces and shapes, all with fancy, French names. I cannot wait!!! I will keep you all posted!!
