I have had to drop out of culinary school. There was an issue with my financial aid (apparently, I've gone to school too much) and I would have had to go through an appeals process (if I understand it correctly) in order to continue receiving financial aid. If I had felt like completing the baking program was essential to me doing what I wanted to do, then I would have fought for it. However, I already do what I want to do and in this field, practice makes perfect. So I plan on practicing my little heart out right in my own kitchen. I also plan on getting the textbooks I would have used for my classes and studying them myself, as well as taking cake decorating classes at a local bakery that just happens to be owned by the same chef who would have taught me in the cake classes at PTC. Part of me is very sad that I didn't get to take this adventure farther; I had high expectations for culinary school. Another part of me is relieved because I don't have to find a second babysitter for Faith and be away from her in the evenings. I guess the rest of me is just determined to continue doing what I love and improve my skill.
Next up is Valentine's Day and I'm already planning a Valentine's special on cupcakes. I'm working on new flavors and designs, and information will soon be available for anyone interested in placing an order. :)
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