Why now? My first post!!

 

Chocolate Éclairs, Petit four, Crème brûlée, Fresh bread, Macarons, Brownies, Quiche, Tarts, Cookies, Meringue, Cupcakes, Baklava, Pasta, Künefe, Dulce De Lece, Pastel de nata, Pizza, Gelato, Salted Caramel...

 

These are a few of my favourite things!!!!

 

I have always loved to bake, cook, create and enjoy amazing food.  Ever since I was a little girl I would either help out or take over the kitchen, making my mam my 'silent helper'.  From super impressive desserts, to simple old favourites, a gourmet meal or a weeknight meal, party food to birthday cakes - I love making them!!

It has taken me 7 long years to finally follow my dream and begin my journey in becoming a pâtissière!

Why now? 

I have been to university to study teaching which I just wasn't passionate about.  Why put all of that time and effort into something I am not going to put my heart and soul into?  Why spend thousands of dollars on a degree I wasn't excited about?

I have worked in various 9-5 office jobs which were just so routine, boring and draining.  I definitely could not see myself working in places like these for the rest of my working life.  I hated coming home at the end of the day dreading going back again the next. 

In 2015 my now fiancée and I followed one of our joint dreams and travelled the world for 10 months.  We had the time of our lives and look back with only fond memories.  At first we were sceptical and worried it wasn't the right thing to do but we took a risk and I quit my job, he was able to get a sabbatical/extended leave from work, we put everything we had in storage and gave up our rental property.  We both agree it was the best thing we have ever done!

It was this life changing experience that pushed me to follow my dreams and do something that I have been passionate about since I was a little girl and still get excited about.  At 25 years old I am following my dream and doing what I love to do.  I cant wait to start a career I have dreamed of and I want to share the journey with you all on this blog!

I start my course on Monday the 2nd February and will be studying a Certificate IV in Patisserie at TAFE.  I will add blogs as often as I can and will hopefully inspire people around the world to follow their dreams and live their lives to the absolute fullest!!!

 

Enjoy!