And she said YES!

So the meeting this afternoon went fabulous! She was really into it and excited. She had done some of her own research previously so she had a lot to say and a lot of ideas. I can't believe she's really in! Dude, I'm so relieved. I can't even tell you. She all business savvy and I'm soooo not. It should be a good match.

I wish we were getting started right now, but she's leaving for vacation on Sunday for two weeks. Sigh. But we have plans to bakery scout the weekend she comes back. We'll drive around to local bakeries and taste the competition and check out the decor. Sounds like fun, no?

Finally, it's more than just a dream. Stuff is actually being accomplished. I never thought I would get to this point...and there is so much more to do! I'm going to take the rest of the night off. (Ha! Yeah right). I'm going to enjoy my company and hockey game (Go NYR!).

Dana

Under Pressure

So as far as I can tell, the website is still being worked on. My amazing friend Amanda is working on it for me. But as the amazing Amanda is a musician (you can check out her fabulousness here www.amandaduncan.com) her time is rather limited and she's often traveling. Since she is doing this as a favor to me, she can take all the time she wants. Ha!

In other news, I miss baking. I've been spending most of my time working on the business end of the business. I'm really trying to get myself into a bakery, but I had no idea what kind of work (not to mention money) was involved in this. And I'm clueless about all of it. But, being the 0h-so-smart cookie that I am, I asked my business savvy friend Alexis if she wanted to partner with me. She plans, I bake. Seems like a good fit.

So we're meeting tomorrow to discuss things and see if she wants to be a part of it. I need to have the business plan done by tomorrow for her. I want to have as much information as I can possibly have. I want an answer for every question she has for me. Down to the last detail. I want her to feel confident about what she's (potentially) getting into.

If you've ever tried to open a business, you know how insane the research process is. If you haven't, it's essentially a full time job with forced overtime hours. It's constant. There's always more information you need. So that's my plan for the rest of the day. Finish as much as I can for our meeting tomorrow.

Oh, I must remember to ask her if I can write off a new camera as a business expense (especially since I don't actually have a business). Hopefully Manda will have the website up and running soon so you can actually see some pictures!

I'm back!

As I stated last time, I suck as a blogger. But with my brandy new website (via the amazing Manda) almost complete, I think it's time I learn to be a better blogger.

I'm not a person who makes resolutions. I haven't since they forced us in school to write them down. Too much disappointment when you inevitably break them. But resolutions or not, the new year brings new possibilities. New challenges. New changes. Fresh starts. And I suppose these are mine:

I'm probably never going to be an everyday blogger. But I'm going to make a valiant effort to blog at least once a week. I'm going to figure out how to get pictures on here so you believe my cupcakes are real.

I registered for a decorating class that starts in January and a pastry class that starts in March. I am super fabulously excited for these! (Granted my diet will sorely suffer I'm sure, but I'm never happier than when I'm covered in flour and sugar).

And lastly (and believe me three is a LOT for me) I need to get more (any?) business. I had a little rush over the holidays and now post holidays, I'm finding myself lacking orders. Hopefully Valentine's Day will bring some.

And speaking of Valentine's Day cupcakes, I'm getting excited to start working on new holiday treats! I'm going to focus on strawberry shortcake, red velvet, chocolate covered strawberry cupcakes and maybe some plan vanilla with a cute Valentine's Day decoration.

Until next week,
Dana