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October 27, 2009
You won't believe what I did this morning!
FUNNYness!
I had been up all night working on some text and ideas for the coming festive seasons....
multitasking abilities...attempting a shower in full clothing really wasn't ever part of the to-do's. I got just a tiny bit wet; before i realized OH! hey! wait a minute!! *laughs*
In just the past couple of months I've been making sound attempts to self groom and appear professional at work; which meant more minutes wasted blow drying my hair; putting on make up; belting my frocks, wearing socks with my shoes... that sorta thing. Each time I realize it's time to have a shower and get changed; i change into "Hustle"-mode and I suppose I mostly mess up along the way. I get too used to taking less than 15 minutes to get myself outta there!~
I used to think it was unnecessary hassle; that everyone should just look 'natural'; but I now understand how your personal hygiene and proper grooming affects the perception of others towards your maturity and professionalism at work.
Hitting the 24 mark in September had definitely come to me as a nasty big wallop on my eagerness to be youthful forever; but now i've finally learnt to embrace this as a learning curve in the highest point of my 20's.
The days have been getting more and more hectic as I venture in deeper into my business plans with Delectable. Truth be told; I'm almost afraid to look at what's coming straight at me, but if my eye's are shut; they're going to hit me right in the face! haha consequences and responsibilities that come hand in hand with business growth show no mercy. Especially to unsuspecting little lamb-first timers like me. I'm going to be okay.. I know it.
Soldiering on as best I can; as fearless as my heart deems possible... my family in my hands and dear friends on my back, it's solid ground i'm standing on.
My sillyness taught me a very important lesson this morning.
I had been up all night working on some text and ideas for the coming festive seasons....
Naturally Su eventually dozed off in front of her computer. The sun rose and got her in the eye.I don't think anything like this has ever happened to me before. In the midst of my thoughts and
She pounces back up digging right back into editing photos for the website.
It's not a good day.
She makes an attempt to better it. She claws at her phone and begin texting in search of lunch companions. "I need to get out!"
Lunch was in 3 hours. She ran through her morning and afternoon errands and responsibilities; determined to free a couple of hours of fun and frolic. Her phone rings. IT'S BEEN 3 hours already!? Oh no! Aida's waiting and she's hungry!!
Su dashes into the bathroom with the first piece of clothing she finds in her closet. Brushes her teeth whilst wondering if she had remembered todays schedule correctly, what she was going to say at her 2pm appointment, who she was meeting this evening, if all the items for the photoshoot are ready as planned for tonight and why she hadn't changed out of her pyjamas since the morning.
She jumps into the shower and turns the water up. WAIT! CRAP! i still have clothes on!!
*face -> palm* Hahaha
multitasking abilities...attempting a shower in full clothing really wasn't ever part of the to-do's. I got just a tiny bit wet; before i realized OH! hey! wait a minute!! *laughs*
In just the past couple of months I've been making sound attempts to self groom and appear professional at work; which meant more minutes wasted blow drying my hair; putting on make up; belting my frocks, wearing socks with my shoes... that sorta thing. Each time I realize it's time to have a shower and get changed; i change into "Hustle"-mode and I suppose I mostly mess up along the way. I get too used to taking less than 15 minutes to get myself outta there!~
I used to think it was unnecessary hassle; that everyone should just look 'natural'; but I now understand how your personal hygiene and proper grooming affects the perception of others towards your maturity and professionalism at work.
Hitting the 24 mark in September had definitely come to me as a nasty big wallop on my eagerness to be youthful forever; but now i've finally learnt to embrace this as a learning curve in the highest point of my 20's.
The days have been getting more and more hectic as I venture in deeper into my business plans with Delectable. Truth be told; I'm almost afraid to look at what's coming straight at me, but if my eye's are shut; they're going to hit me right in the face! haha consequences and responsibilities that come hand in hand with business growth show no mercy. Especially to unsuspecting little lamb-first timers like me. I'm going to be okay.. I know it.
Soldiering on as best I can; as fearless as my heart deems possible... my family in my hands and dear friends on my back, it's solid ground i'm standing on.
My sillyness taught me a very important lesson this morning.
As busy as my professional life may be; I have to find time to focus on doing the little things that make me a complete person. Because at the end of the day; the pursuit of a successful career isn't an entity I can rely on for happiness; my life is.
October 26, 2009
It's been a full day since;
.. and i still can't help but to tell everyone I meet about this most amazingly fun Indian fairytale wedding I delivered my cake to!
The bride and groom were both of mixed culture backgrounds but both shared Indian roots in common. The beautiful bride had carefully conceptualized her fun elephant themed party with vivid colours and fun ideas! It was just Out of THIS wORLD! *jumps around in excitement*
I walked in almost speechless... not knowing where to begin swooning or prancing about in celebration and joy! From the moment my trusty Delectable delivery car pulled up to the drive way; my eyes were drawn to the incredibly colourful streamers and lanterns adorning this perfectly manicured garden. I literally pounced out of my car (forgetting the cake inside of it) and ran towards the walkway to take a peek from up close. It was like WOW! the festive colours; the traditional touches and the unique mix of flowers.... just every little detail the couple, their planners; and decorators had done was sending me spinning around in circles trying to absorb all of it. 
Funny thing is.. they hadn't even completed their masterpiece assemblage!! *laughs* they had 2 hours to finish up the decor before the engagement party guests arrived. 
4 steps up the oil lamp adorned garden steps; i spot an adorable little elephant friend on my right. Wait a minute; it isn't little! it's huge!!! and Oh mY! It's made of a montage of tiny flowers!!! That just absolutely took the cake!
I was tempted indeed to touch it on the trunk...
....but then i thought about the inconsiderate few who strut into my Delectable store; touching away at the cakes and destroying them with their fingers. I quickly withdrew my itchy fingers.. NO! no touching... too pretty! *smiles*
The charming couple were incredibly excited to see what the cake would turn out to look like the day before; and I can see why! The place is picture perfect!
But the girls reassured them to fret not! "You've got Su from Delectable!"
and she's no heartbreaker!~ *wink* haha
After a good oohhh ahh run about the place; I finally found our busy wedding planner who was glad to see I had made it fuss free and on time. I was a little afraid initially my pink, orange, gold and silver cake might be a little out of place with it's vibrant colours.. but when I saw the place; I was convinced... my 2 little elephant masterpieces are going to fit right in! We worked out a quick stand and placed the modest 3 tiered cake in the center of it.
That's when it hit me.
This is outdoors..
There is a pool.....
It had just rained a little drizzle...
My poor baby is going to have to sit here for 5 hours at least... was it going to be okay?!
....
and that's when i saw a little crack begin to form.
GAAAAHHhhh!!!!***
I began freaking out in my mind in silence! >.<
I had to maintain my professionalism and resolve this in calm...
Several sugar pieces from the cake were already beginning to fall off a little and I re-glued them on and prayed they'd stay stubborn for me for just awhile more!
My heart was heavy when I had to finally step away and allow it to stand alone. My job here is done; the wedding planners; decorators and I all begin whispering hopeful "It's going to be okay"-s in our minds. *Sigh*
The cake cutting ceremony was still a ways worth; but i'm sure eventually the deliciousness of it all will blow everyone away! The cake had decadently matching indian themed flavours like ginger; vanilla and coconut buttercream throughout! There was a full tier of just chocolate on chocolate as well! MmmMmm.... yumm-ness!
I'll wait till tomorrow before I give the couple a call to see how it all went. I bet they must be really exhausted today. I'm sure the party was more than a blast!
I told dad on the way out that I might have to marry an Indian man so I can have an Indian wedding just like this one! *giggle*
The bride and groom were both of mixed culture backgrounds but both shared Indian roots in common. The beautiful bride had carefully conceptualized her fun elephant themed party with vivid colours and fun ideas! It was just Out of THIS wORLD! *jumps around in excitement*
I walked in almost speechless... not knowing where to begin swooning or prancing about in celebration and joy! From the moment my trusty Delectable delivery car pulled up to the drive way; my eyes were drawn to the incredibly colourful streamers and lanterns adorning this perfectly manicured garden. I literally pounced out of my car (forgetting the cake inside of it) and ran towards the walkway to take a peek from up close. It was like WOW! the festive colours; the traditional touches and the unique mix of flowers.... just every little detail the couple, their planners; and decorators had done was sending me spinning around in circles trying to absorb all of it. Funny thing is.. they hadn't even completed their masterpiece assemblage!! *laughs* they had 2 hours to finish up the decor before the engagement party guests arrived. 4 steps up the oil lamp adorned garden steps; i spot an adorable little elephant friend on my right. Wait a minute; it isn't little! it's huge!!! and Oh mY! It's made of a montage of tiny flowers!!! That just absolutely took the cake!I was tempted indeed to touch it on the trunk...
....but then i thought about the inconsiderate few who strut into my Delectable store; touching away at the cakes and destroying them with their fingers. I quickly withdrew my itchy fingers.. NO! no touching... too pretty! *smiles*
The charming couple were incredibly excited to see what the cake would turn out to look like the day before; and I can see why! The place is picture perfect!But the girls reassured them to fret not! "You've got Su from Delectable!"
and she's no heartbreaker!~ *wink* haha
After a good oohhh ahh run about the place; I finally found our busy wedding planner who was glad to see I had made it fuss free and on time. I was a little afraid initially my pink, orange, gold and silver cake might be a little out of place with it's vibrant colours.. but when I saw the place; I was convinced... my 2 little elephant masterpieces are going to fit right in! We worked out a quick stand and placed the modest 3 tiered cake in the center of it.
That's when it hit me.
This is outdoors..
There is a pool.....
It had just rained a little drizzle...
My poor baby is going to have to sit here for 5 hours at least... was it going to be okay?!
....
and that's when i saw a little crack begin to form.
GAAAAHHhhh!!!!***
I began freaking out in my mind in silence! >.<
I had to maintain my professionalism and resolve this in calm...
Several sugar pieces from the cake were already beginning to fall off a little and I re-glued them on and prayed they'd stay stubborn for me for just awhile more!
My heart was heavy when I had to finally step away and allow it to stand alone. My job here is done; the wedding planners; decorators and I all begin whispering hopeful "It's going to be okay"-s in our minds. *Sigh*
The cake cutting ceremony was still a ways worth; but i'm sure eventually the deliciousness of it all will blow everyone away! The cake had decadently matching indian themed flavours like ginger; vanilla and coconut buttercream throughout! There was a full tier of just chocolate on chocolate as well! MmmMmm.... yumm-ness!
I'll wait till tomorrow before I give the couple a call to see how it all went. I bet they must be really exhausted today. I'm sure the party was more than a blast!
I told dad on the way out that I might have to marry an Indian man so I can have an Indian wedding just like this one! *giggle*
October 21, 2009
Melodic inspiration
I feel a little lucky this evening. Lucky to have made a discovery.
These two beautiful girls are from Sydney. They have amazing voices and are indeed very talented.
Janice and Sonia are twins living separate lives but both passionate about singing. Their love for music and passion really comes through in each song and how they've evolved through merely 22 videos uploaded on youtube is amazing.
I'm very much impressed. I hope they go far. I know they will.
They put a smile on my face and heart this evening.
I just thought i'd share it with all of you too. Just spreading the love! *giggle*
These two beautiful girls are from Sydney. They have amazing voices and are indeed very talented.
Janice and Sonia are twins living separate lives but both passionate about singing. Their love for music and passion really comes through in each song and how they've evolved through merely 22 videos uploaded on youtube is amazing.
I'm very much impressed. I hope they go far. I know they will.
They put a smile on my face and heart this evening.
I just thought i'd share it with all of you too. Just spreading the love! *giggle*
October 18, 2009
Happy Deepavali to all!
It's been a whirlwind of cultural celebrations in Malaysia in the past weeks!
From my first experience of being in this industry; i must say, they've all hit me as overwhelming shocks each turn! Hari raya, Mooncake festival, Deepavali, Halloween.. Christmas and Chinese new year.. they always initially seem like a ways worth... but before I can actually organize myself with new ideas each time; POW! it's next week!!! haha I promise myself to not put myself in this situation next year. I'm going to prepare WAYYYY in advance. I'm attempting to do that as we speak; but it's just taxing with the weddings and birthdays weekly to juggle at the same time.
Generally before the seasons arrive; it's hard to gather inspiration or hunt down new ideas from about town. I guess now i really do have to rely on myself as a trend setter for each festive season. It gets boring as well when everyone else comes up with similar things each year. I try at best to be unconventional most of the time; but that sometimes contradicts with how traditional and culturally conservative I am personally. I suppose it's about that balance I have to find each time. Making things attractive and unique is easy; maintaining its meaning and it's cultural value takes its difficulty level one step higher.
Anyhow; Happy Diwali to all!
For those celebrating and not~ It's a the festival of lights and colour! that's got to be fun no?
Grab yourself a good portion of Indian delicacies, curries, spices, briyanis, naans... wash it down with a thick and fresh mango lassi... finish off with a sinfully sweet gulab jamun! Now that's something to celebrate this weekend! *burp* ;)
From my first experience of being in this industry; i must say, they've all hit me as overwhelming shocks each turn! Hari raya, Mooncake festival, Deepavali, Halloween.. Christmas and Chinese new year.. they always initially seem like a ways worth... but before I can actually organize myself with new ideas each time; POW! it's next week!!! haha I promise myself to not put myself in this situation next year. I'm going to prepare WAYYYY in advance. I'm attempting to do that as we speak; but it's just taxing with the weddings and birthdays weekly to juggle at the same time.
Generally before the seasons arrive; it's hard to gather inspiration or hunt down new ideas from about town. I guess now i really do have to rely on myself as a trend setter for each festive season. It gets boring as well when everyone else comes up with similar things each year. I try at best to be unconventional most of the time; but that sometimes contradicts with how traditional and culturally conservative I am personally. I suppose it's about that balance I have to find each time. Making things attractive and unique is easy; maintaining its meaning and it's cultural value takes its difficulty level one step higher.
Anyhow; Happy Diwali to all!For those celebrating and not~ It's a the festival of lights and colour! that's got to be fun no?
Grab yourself a good portion of Indian delicacies, curries, spices, briyanis, naans... wash it down with a thick and fresh mango lassi... finish off with a sinfully sweet gulab jamun! Now that's something to celebrate this weekend! *burp* ;)
October 15, 2009
Delectable Tiers! YUM!!!
Lack of much time to have a lenghty post;
I thought it'd be nice to just post several random pictures up of the miniature 6" tiered cakes we have for sale in the Delectable store.
Those we have available for walk in purchase are of our Teddy, Lulu and Jo classics (which match our signature cake flavours); but of course I do have some of them customized as well. The requests for other themed miniature tiered cakes (pictures all the way at the bottom of post) require bookings in about at least a week in advance and are a tad bit more expensive. They are really cute for smaller quaint birthday parties of about 5-10 people; definitely YUMMy too!
I REALLY need to make my newsletters consistent. I'm sorry everyone who's sorta been waiting on em. I promise when we get a solid team with more staff on board; I'll make sure things are updated to the tee~
There's something fun coming up in the next couple of weeks... something kinda exciting... what it is? *twiddles thumbs* welll.....
HAH! i'm not telling :P heeee...
But it's definitely been keeping us really busy.
Have been to some events too which i'm working on editing photos and such.
I'm exhausted.
Truly.
...but fret not! Su is HAPPY!! :) Yet again. I can't help but to be proud myself. It took awhile; but the rainbows are back~ Not in full colour just yet; but we've got just enough to sing a joyful tune! YAY!
I thought it'd be nice to just post several random pictures up of the miniature 6" tiered cakes we have for sale in the Delectable store.
Those we have available for walk in purchase are of our Teddy, Lulu and Jo classics (which match our signature cake flavours); but of course I do have some of them customized as well. The requests for other themed miniature tiered cakes (pictures all the way at the bottom of post) require bookings in about at least a week in advance and are a tad bit more expensive. They are really cute for smaller quaint birthday parties of about 5-10 people; definitely YUMMy too!
I REALLY need to make my newsletters consistent. I'm sorry everyone who's sorta been waiting on em. I promise when we get a solid team with more staff on board; I'll make sure things are updated to the tee~
There's something fun coming up in the next couple of weeks... something kinda exciting... what it is? *twiddles thumbs* welll.....
HAH! i'm not telling :P heeee...
But it's definitely been keeping us really busy.
Have been to some events too which i'm working on editing photos and such.
I'm exhausted.
Truly.
...but fret not! Su is HAPPY!! :) Yet again. I can't help but to be proud myself. It took awhile; but the rainbows are back~ Not in full colour just yet; but we've got just enough to sing a joyful tune! YAY!
October 8, 2009
The Heartache vs The Delectable life.
The Delectable Life has won.
Su had needed her quiet time. Her space to be away from the world and blogger-sphere.
I hadn't wondered far.
Not far from being found physically at the Delectable outlet... and maintaining her promise to deliver beautiful cakes to happy customers she loves so dearly.
To those who have sent me sweet emails; left messages filled with kind words and uplifting gestures on facebook and my blog; to those who sent me text messages, called and especially those who have took the time to embrace me personally at the store; I forward my sincerest gratitude. Though it does freak me out a little bit when I get given hugs from concerned strangers who I probably am not a stranger to. *laughs* It's just a TEeennyy weenny bit creepy when I can feel that they understand how I feel when I have no clue who they are.
Contrastingly from the way I thought I would feel; I found it incredibly heartwarming. It's kept me going.. it's pushed me forward to this inevitable need for me to move on; carry myself above this and smile again for what it's worth.
My lovely Delectable elves have been cheering me forth and doing silly things to make me smile.. They are ever so darling to their evil boss. I can't thank them enough for their understanding and love. They didn't have to tip toe around me for the first couple of days; but I appreciate how they had attempted to politely let my gloominess pass how I saw fit.
My job has become my life. My blog has become a window to look into all these pretty little things inside of it...but the past week; it has been filled with shades of grey from my inability to create spontaneous rainbows. I guess the care bear in me took a vacation.
I've just got to find that old closet of mine filled with bunny rabbits; joy and fluffy clouds again. I knew I saved some for my rainy days; Su's very good at that. *grin*
A charming lady walked in the other day and announced herself as my biggest fan. She raved about how she's followed my journey right from the start and how she knows everything about the way I've learnt this trade to the day I found true love, moved to America and understands me up to this day that she's standing here listening to me speak to her in person. She said she could hear me speak; my voice.. as she read words I wrote on each post.. and that she could feel the hurt I was going through when I did. I ran toward her and gave her a huge huge hug. I had friends I didn't know I had. She said he had never come to the store... but she had to now.. because she had to see for herself that I was okay. I was so close to a tear; but yes, one rule in the Delectable roof; no tears! no tears of any sort! Only love, laughter and bucket loads of joy! Haha
She's my inspiration to move on.
A couple of days later I met another young girl.. a sweet couple.. a bunch of school children.. a mother of 3...OMG! There are so many of you quiet ones out there! Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and beyond! *xoxoxoxoxo*
My family has always been my rock; the place I latch myself onto as I venture into crazy ideas and escapades of risk-full danger! They caught me when I fell... and for that I am so grateful. I guess they could see what I was going through but they knew I had to learn for myself to pick myself up and learn to be happy again however I deem possible.
For those who worry for me and my happiness; need not my dears... my family is with me and my closest friends have got my back. I will regain all these little joyful things that made me the 'girl with a passion'. Just in time. Losing Jo has created this new emotional level of sorrow which I've been so lucky to have never come across in the past... which I suppose was quite difficult to overcome abruptly.
My cakes continue to just be as beautiful. I squeeze every last ounce of inspiration within me to keep Delectable alive and even better each day. I take pride in what I do and it really does show how much I've grown as a person. My responsibility and word to others have become more important than my personal emotions or inadequacy. In fact; my cakes continue to give me confidence and creates a focus for me to fight the negativity I battle with everyday. Facing happy couples and beautifully married pairs everyday hurts unimaginably... but truth is; they also give me hope; Hope that one day I can feel just the same.
**you can all stop stalking me on facebook now. I'm back all!!! Su's BACK! I promise~
yes.. fine fine.. will answer your emails and requests/comments in the morning kay. only because I love you! Hehe
I forgot the reasons why I shared my life and it's secrets so publicly for a second. ....
And now I remember... it's because it gave me a means to gather rainbows from around the world. Rainbows which create an inspiring and Delectable me; Rainbows which sprout from all these Delectable people I call my friends; Rainbows which are you. :)
XOXO;
Su
Su had needed her quiet time. Her space to be away from the world and blogger-sphere.
I hadn't wondered far.
Not far from being found physically at the Delectable outlet... and maintaining her promise to deliver beautiful cakes to happy customers she loves so dearly.
To those who have sent me sweet emails; left messages filled with kind words and uplifting gestures on facebook and my blog; to those who sent me text messages, called and especially those who have took the time to embrace me personally at the store; I forward my sincerest gratitude. Though it does freak me out a little bit when I get given hugs from concerned strangers who I probably am not a stranger to. *laughs* It's just a TEeennyy weenny bit creepy when I can feel that they understand how I feel when I have no clue who they are.
Contrastingly from the way I thought I would feel; I found it incredibly heartwarming. It's kept me going.. it's pushed me forward to this inevitable need for me to move on; carry myself above this and smile again for what it's worth.
My lovely Delectable elves have been cheering me forth and doing silly things to make me smile.. They are ever so darling to their evil boss. I can't thank them enough for their understanding and love. They didn't have to tip toe around me for the first couple of days; but I appreciate how they had attempted to politely let my gloominess pass how I saw fit.
My job has become my life. My blog has become a window to look into all these pretty little things inside of it...but the past week; it has been filled with shades of grey from my inability to create spontaneous rainbows. I guess the care bear in me took a vacation.
I've just got to find that old closet of mine filled with bunny rabbits; joy and fluffy clouds again. I knew I saved some for my rainy days; Su's very good at that. *grin*
A charming lady walked in the other day and announced herself as my biggest fan. She raved about how she's followed my journey right from the start and how she knows everything about the way I've learnt this trade to the day I found true love, moved to America and understands me up to this day that she's standing here listening to me speak to her in person. She said she could hear me speak; my voice.. as she read words I wrote on each post.. and that she could feel the hurt I was going through when I did. I ran toward her and gave her a huge huge hug. I had friends I didn't know I had. She said he had never come to the store... but she had to now.. because she had to see for herself that I was okay. I was so close to a tear; but yes, one rule in the Delectable roof; no tears! no tears of any sort! Only love, laughter and bucket loads of joy! Haha
She's my inspiration to move on.
A couple of days later I met another young girl.. a sweet couple.. a bunch of school children.. a mother of 3...OMG! There are so many of you quiet ones out there! Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and beyond! *xoxoxoxoxo*
My family has always been my rock; the place I latch myself onto as I venture into crazy ideas and escapades of risk-full danger! They caught me when I fell... and for that I am so grateful. I guess they could see what I was going through but they knew I had to learn for myself to pick myself up and learn to be happy again however I deem possible.
For those who worry for me and my happiness; need not my dears... my family is with me and my closest friends have got my back. I will regain all these little joyful things that made me the 'girl with a passion'. Just in time. Losing Jo has created this new emotional level of sorrow which I've been so lucky to have never come across in the past... which I suppose was quite difficult to overcome abruptly.
My cakes continue to just be as beautiful. I squeeze every last ounce of inspiration within me to keep Delectable alive and even better each day. I take pride in what I do and it really does show how much I've grown as a person. My responsibility and word to others have become more important than my personal emotions or inadequacy. In fact; my cakes continue to give me confidence and creates a focus for me to fight the negativity I battle with everyday. Facing happy couples and beautifully married pairs everyday hurts unimaginably... but truth is; they also give me hope; Hope that one day I can feel just the same.**you can all stop stalking me on facebook now. I'm back all!!! Su's BACK! I promise~yes.. fine fine.. will answer your emails and requests/comments in the morning kay. only because I love you! Hehe
I forgot the reasons why I shared my life and it's secrets so publicly for a second. ....
And now I remember... it's because it gave me a means to gather rainbows from around the world. Rainbows which create an inspiring and Delectable me; Rainbows which sprout from all these Delectable people I call my friends; Rainbows which are you. :)
XOXO;
Su
September 21, 2009
LAYERS!!!!
I couldn't stop craving!!
Mom couldn't stop drooling!
The girls couldn't take their eyes off of them beautiful layers or red; white and golden brown!
OH i want to make more of these..
*quoting my dear Aida: "this is what it is when you draw a CAKE."
It's a classic!
Oh i wish you could smell it's fragrance. Feel the way it brought warmth to our kitchen and our store. It was DELECTABLE!
Who wants to see these on our Delectable shelves? *yumyum YUM~* haha I bet I'd have a hard time stopping my dad and staff buying them up everyday! *giggle*
Mom couldn't stop drooling!
The girls couldn't take their eyes off of them beautiful layers or red; white and golden brown!
OH i want to make more of these..
*quoting my dear Aida: "this is what it is when you draw a CAKE."
It's a classic!
Oh i wish you could smell it's fragrance. Feel the way it brought warmth to our kitchen and our store. It was DELECTABLE!
Who wants to see these on our Delectable shelves? *yumyum YUM~* haha I bet I'd have a hard time stopping my dad and staff buying them up everyday! *giggle*
September 13, 2009
I've lost the love of my life; but i'm not ready to give up on love just yet
Out back in a dark and crowded club; I eyed a cute Asian b-boy in a big white tee. He looked right at me and turned away. I thought to myself AH hah! I love Challenges!
It's always been that way with us since the 3 years that we've decided to share something special together. The distance and the growing apart from each other has been inevitable with how busy I've been getting at Delectable and all sorts of other work related agenda. We're 2 complete strangers in 2 separate worlds; being together with mutual respect for each other. Unfortunately, my happy ending is no more.
I'm now a full year older; making me exactly 24 years of age in the last 12 hours; but I feel way more than a mere 24. I've left him behind and have expected too much from a young boy who just wants to live his youth and freedom. I miss times when we shared special memories; but i'm not the type to live in the past. I'm all for moving on.. for progress and for betterment. He's all for history, honor and friendship. That's what makes him who he is; but that's what tore us apart. He believes
He always said;
I probably wont forget this birthday for the rest of my life.. but I want this post to be a reminder to me to never again think that the best things in my life will always be there and true. He said he'd love me forever; and would go to the ends of the earth for me... but I guess that place is here and forever ends now as I should have guessed.
I live for today; I strive for tomorrow and dream for the future; and I've always had that little picture perfect family of the both of us in those dreams.. i'd be lying if I said I wasn't upset. Should have listened to sis and mom when they told me to fight for what I cared for; to try harder when I know I should.
Well, the deed is done; I can't possibly make beautiful cakes with this current frame of mind.. i'll just tie brownie ribbons instead. Haha
I wish to wake up the next morning to rainbows or sunshine.
It will be another day... a day without him; but it will be a good day.
I just know it.
I'm not ready to give up on my dreams of us just yet... but that day will come when I'm strong again.
I could never make ice-cream without thinking of all those happy times it's brought me.
It's always been that way with us since the 3 years that we've decided to share something special together. The distance and the growing apart from each other has been inevitable with how busy I've been getting at Delectable and all sorts of other work related agenda. We're 2 complete strangers in 2 separate worlds; being together with mutual respect for each other. Unfortunately, my happy ending is no more.
I'm now a full year older; making me exactly 24 years of age in the last 12 hours; but I feel way more than a mere 24. I've left him behind and have expected too much from a young boy who just wants to live his youth and freedom. I miss times when we shared special memories; but i'm not the type to live in the past. I'm all for moving on.. for progress and for betterment. He's all for history, honor and friendship. That's what makes him who he is; but that's what tore us apart. He believes
'It's not about where you are, rather who you are surrounded by that matters most.'...but I beg to differ. It's not about where or who you are surrounded by; it's how you carry yourself as an individual entity in every situation or circle of people which matters the most.
He always said;
"Love is all you need"Well.. I've convinced him otherwise and now I guess it's backfired on me! haha I'm not going to keep holding on to something which wants to give up on this.
I probably wont forget this birthday for the rest of my life.. but I want this post to be a reminder to me to never again think that the best things in my life will always be there and true. He said he'd love me forever; and would go to the ends of the earth for me... but I guess that place is here and forever ends now as I should have guessed.
I live for today; I strive for tomorrow and dream for the future; and I've always had that little picture perfect family of the both of us in those dreams.. i'd be lying if I said I wasn't upset. Should have listened to sis and mom when they told me to fight for what I cared for; to try harder when I know I should.
Well, the deed is done; I can't possibly make beautiful cakes with this current frame of mind.. i'll just tie brownie ribbons instead. Haha
I wish to wake up the next morning to rainbows or sunshine.
It will be another day... a day without him; but it will be a good day.
I just know it.
I'm not ready to give up on my dreams of us just yet... but that day will come when I'm strong again.
I could never make ice-cream without thinking of all those happy times it's brought me.
September 5, 2009
I'm so proud of us!
Close to a month ago; there was terror plastered over everyone's face at the mention of August 15th. *laughs*
When the weekend finally closed in; we prepared for it, rationed ingredients... stocked up on equipment, called for back up and all sorts of 'war-like' strategic preparations. I asked both my beloved production elves: Are we ready? How should we attack?! Haha
They laugh; with a sense of hidden uncertainty but definitely a tone of confidence that we'll be alright. They make this little boss Elf feel much better with their dedication to completing each job.We had called in reinforcement Delectable Elves (mostly consisting of my kind aunts; their friends and dear cousins hehe) and I had scheduled the shop to function well without my frequent presence. 1800 was our lucky number. We were going to make 1800 cupcakes in one weekend. .... !!!!!..
To be completely honest; i've never done such quantity in a short span of time in the past; but I was quite certain we'd pull through. There were cakes to be baked; frosted and iced. Flowers to be cut and arranged in sugar, boxes to be cleaned and filled, ribbons to be tied and trimmed.. and all that to be done in 1800 repetitions! *laughs*
Despite my worries and extra addition of a 4 tier cake into the order; we tied our last ribbon close to 1/2 a day earlier than scheduled! I'm so very proud of us; and very grateful for every bit of help we received from everyone! My girls from production man-ed the store and came by to help out where they could. The ladies back in production worked extra long hours to accomplish what we had promised.
To top off the finale of such a feat; my Da and I were invited to the grand wedding!
I was pretty exhausted but excited to attend none the less. The dashingly handsome Ben and his beautiful bride Shaheen were the sweetest couple who I've come to adore.
It was a night to remember... and I couldn't be more proud looking at the guests admiring our cupcakes and my 4 tier masterpiece to match!
I felt as though I had every 'elf' there with me at the wedding; smiling in satisfaction of having contributed to such a beautiful evening. It was like a fairytale. Ben had personally looked into all the details of the wedding; and it showed in so many ways the dedication he had for the love of his life. Friends and family of theirs all gathered to celebrate their happy matrimony and everything about the wedding was just so .. so right! Haha I had fun; and I was inspired in many ways about love and marriage.
I'm definitely looking forward to the next challenge my team of elves and I are going to be faced with! Kinda exciting and scary at the same time! It's that adrenaline rush I have in 'push' periods and that screaming satisfaction of success we achieve after! I hope it had been as much fun for them as it has for me! Haha; judging from the excitement we had that night; I'm pretty sure everyone was pleased and proud of themselves! *grin*
When the weekend finally closed in; we prepared for it, rationed ingredients... stocked up on equipment, called for back up and all sorts of 'war-like' strategic preparations. I asked both my beloved production elves: Are we ready? How should we attack?! Haha
They laugh; with a sense of hidden uncertainty but definitely a tone of confidence that we'll be alright. They make this little boss Elf feel much better with their dedication to completing each job.We had called in reinforcement Delectable Elves (mostly consisting of my kind aunts; their friends and dear cousins hehe) and I had scheduled the shop to function well without my frequent presence. 1800 was our lucky number. We were going to make 1800 cupcakes in one weekend. .... !!!!!..
To be completely honest; i've never done such quantity in a short span of time in the past; but I was quite certain we'd pull through. There were cakes to be baked; frosted and iced. Flowers to be cut and arranged in sugar, boxes to be cleaned and filled, ribbons to be tied and trimmed.. and all that to be done in 1800 repetitions! *laughs*Despite my worries and extra addition of a 4 tier cake into the order; we tied our last ribbon close to 1/2 a day earlier than scheduled! I'm so very proud of us; and very grateful for every bit of help we received from everyone! My girls from production man-ed the store and came by to help out where they could. The ladies back in production worked extra long hours to accomplish what we had promised.
To top off the finale of such a feat; my Da and I were invited to the grand wedding!
I was pretty exhausted but excited to attend none the less. The dashingly handsome Ben and his beautiful bride Shaheen were the sweetest couple who I've come to adore. It was a night to remember... and I couldn't be more proud looking at the guests admiring our cupcakes and my 4 tier masterpiece to match!I felt as though I had every 'elf' there with me at the wedding; smiling in satisfaction of having contributed to such a beautiful evening. It was like a fairytale. Ben had personally looked into all the details of the wedding; and it showed in so many ways the dedication he had for the love of his life. Friends and family of theirs all gathered to celebrate their happy matrimony and everything about the wedding was just so .. so right! Haha I had fun; and I was inspired in many ways about love and marriage.I'm definitely looking forward to the next challenge my team of elves and I are going to be faced with! Kinda exciting and scary at the same time! It's that adrenaline rush I have in 'push' periods and that screaming satisfaction of success we achieve after! I hope it had been as much fun for them as it has for me! Haha; judging from the excitement we had that night; I'm pretty sure everyone was pleased and proud of themselves! *grin*
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