Preface
This month has been filled with excitement. I’ve purchased my books, uniform and a standard Pastry knife kit, which included a series of knives, spatulas, a digital food thermometer, pastry tips, nails...
View ArticleThe Beginning
This month was a whirlwind. There were a few orientations where the Chefs introduced themselves and talked to us about how to embark upon our journeys as professionals. They definitely set the tone for...
View ArticleLearning How to Write Again
So I’m noticing something about community colleges: people are dropping like flies. My class started with a healthy 115 students and has already dwindled to 80. From my experience, I’m learning that a...
View ArticleFlour Child
Ok, I’m not a morning person. It’s definitely becoming a challenge for me to juggle all of my life’s activities. Last month I was diagnosed with … and I have had a host of appointments and tests with...
View ArticleHe said I Couldn’t Do it
This month was more of a challenge than last month. Between appointments with my doctors, catching up on makeup work and going to class, I’m beaten, but of course I’m not beat. Some instructors have...
View ArticleFinally Finals
So I managed to f@$! up on at least one final. I’ll know for sure once grades are released, but I’m fairly certain I shot myself in the foot. Against my better judgment, I took 19 units this semester...
View ArticleAround the World in One Semester
Well, not literally… This semester, every weekday morning I mentally coerce myself into waking up and getting out of my bed at about 5:30 am. I glance over my emails, make coffee and smoke a cigarette,...
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