Busy is not even a word I could possibly use to justify the last few weeks. Insane maybe, Ridiculous for sure. It got so that I could remember which day it was because they were beginning to overlap.
Recently a friend of mine and I were talking at work and saying how we could wait until tomorrow (thinking it was going to be Friday) and it was only Tuesday morning. When you put in almost a full week and it's 10 am Tuesday, it's even beyond ridiculous.
With the end of the school year coming on at full force, finishing up the loose ends at ARCH and helping the BossGirlie with reports and calling our charges to remember their test schedule, and taking on yet another job, I have had a tough time finding blog time.
I've started to work for a small private driving school in town as the owner's office assistant for the summer and part time (school first). Talk about learning a new language? The first task was to through and find the desk from the piles of files, mail, and all other written communications. Then on to sorting and creating files (both on the computer & hardcopies)….Oh and did I mention the boss is electronically challenged? That too is no understatement, and by his own admission. I am to open his emails first thing (I cannot express how it kills me to have to print emails). Sort of like an oxy-moran. He is such a nice man but he is a train wreck at such things as focusing on one task at a time. I learned real fast not to go over the "to do list" as a general thing. I now address one thing at a time and hope I choose the most important either by date or function. PHEWWWWWWW!
I really do enjoy the office, which is clean, quiet, and fairly new. Not to mention there's the nicest computer screen I've ever worked on (little things make me so happy). I can have 2 windows open at the same time and see almost all the work I need to, and sometimes have a third open and still not have to overlap too much. Who would have ever thought I'd get all gaga over a rectangular shaped black visual devise? I am so pathetic!
Needless to say the stress has been compiling lately and the one thing I look forward to is baking and writing. Problem is it's so late when I'm done, I fall asleep. So, let's go back to the end of May and the Black & White Fondant Cake and BabyCakes I made for the Miss Sweet 16 Jenna. It was a Black & White Masquerade Theme.
We started with Chocolate Espresso BabyCakes and Snow White BabyCakes.One third of each batch were topped with White ButterCreme frosting, black & silver Jimmies and a hand piped Dark Chocolate swirl.
The second third had Rich Chocolate Frosting topped with a Hand-piped Dark Chocolate Swirl.
The final third had a layer of Peanut Butter-Crème and topped with Chocolate ButterCreme and chopped Peanut Dust. They earned rave reviews for the family.
So, there you have it…My first official for a real party of people-Cake. I've been told there were many positive comments and the Birthday Girl was thrilled--and that's all that matters (when you're 16).
Since then life has been crazy busy but still finding time to create and bake.
This Friday is the All Night Grad Party and the school and I get the privilege of being the unofficial baker of the BabyCakes for the party (in all approximately 250 mini BabyCakes) and a double Chocolate Cake for the neighbor.
This Friday is the All Night Grad Party and the school and I get the privilege of being the unofficial baker of the BabyCakes for the party (in all approximately 250 mini BabyCakes) and a double Chocolate Cake for the neighbor.
Back 'atchya real soon.
Until the next episode, TTFN.
Love Jeanmarie
