A Plus Pies, Cakes and More

Today my teacher asked me why I changed from the career that I had before I came to school to become a pasty chef. Which I might add is a big change in direction,
architectural draftsman to pastry chef. The truth of it is that I LOVE BAKING! I grew up with great mentors. My mother, whom I love has always been a huge inspiration in my life and was a very good teacher. Learning to bake and cook a large variety of things from her was, now that I look back on it, an amazing and really fun time. I remember going to my grandparents house and helping my Gram and Pap cook and bake. My Pap Smethers was an amazing man. I really wish he was still alive. I think he would be proud of my decision to follow my heart on this great adventure. My Gram Smethers is also an amazing lady, she still bakes all kinds of great stuff I will not list cause it will take forever.

The thing I find that's funny is that after only having four classes (in which we learn how to make bread and other pastries) in the kitchen, learning from the teacher, my mother and brother who is also a great baker of many fine things, come to me to ask questions. This both humbles and amazes me, because up until this point I had gone to them with questions.

The bottom line and most important reason I have started down this road I'm on is that I've prayed to our Heavenly Father and received inspiration that this choice is the most correct for me and my family. I know He will protect me and my family in the years to come because I have gone to Him in faith and am doing what I can to live in accordance to His will. And yes there is always room for improvement.