See, here is the thing.....

I am cute. I am adorable. I also protect the house when you leave. You must give me attention when I want it. And I want it now, when you are doing homework. I want you to play fetch with me and my carrot. I want you to put down the computer and rub my belly...

Now go, or I will make sure to poop in your room later.

Homework Time!

I am in still shock and awe of how much homework I have on a daily basis. I am so excited to do it mainly because I know that what I am learning here, I am actually doing in the real world.

Week 2: Its the start of something new!

Thats right folks, I had to go High School Musical on you. And I bet now your singing it in your head and possibly doing the dance motions. No judgement!

So, it has began. The first day I slide in the door with 1 minute before line up. Speeding through traffic (i mean, driving at the normal rate of speed...just a tad bit faster...), getting ready while driving, looking like a total loon when driving to school all because the high way had a huge wreck that I was not about to sit in with my less then 1/4 tank of gas. I am pretty sure everyone laughed at me when I was driving. But, I did make it on time. 

After line up and sitting down for class, Chef instanely begins a math spread sheet of so many words and numbers that I was lost. Hey, its Monday, I am still not mentally ready for today, and math is never my strong suit. So math equation time:

          { Maci+being late+math+not enough sleep+no caffeine+Monday+Monday=no comprendo.}

That is about as much math as I was ready for.  And this is even too much. So then after he says ok do not forget about the exam today....what....exam....today....after you fried my brain twice and threw hot grits on....ok chef...I see your game....wait no I do not...I am still trying to understand the bananas and salsa combination.....

Everyone was not in the least bit prepared for the exam, so I did not feel so out of place. I for sure did not get the grade I wanted, mainly because paper tests and maci dont work out. 

                                                    {Maci+paper+test=Mental spaz attack}

So, when 1 is not prepared for a exam, you typically do not think anything when taking the exam. For me, my brain goes to Candy Land. I start thinking of the random events in my life that have no business being in my brain at this given time. Conversation between my brain and I during the exam

Brain: Hey! Rememeber that time when you had a sandwich?!

Me: Yeah! Wait, why am I thinking about a sandwhich?

Brain: That one time at band camp...

Me: If you just shut up for one minute and actually pull the information I need to ace this test, then maybe I will give you water to drink!

Brain: Yeah I will, but wait wait wait. That one time you had to go to church....

Me: Oh, nuggets... I am never going to finish this...

Sometimes its like talking to a 2 year old.

Well, after re concurring all the pointless events in my life I finally finish my test and go to my counselor to talk about a new job. That was pretty exciting!

That is about it for today. If this is how the rest of the week goes.... then Lord help me!

Week 1: Fish Tank

I thought I knew what Culinary School would be like. I thought it would be so different then what it is in a good way. After my 1st week there, my original thoughts of Culinary school were basically  daises and butterflies in a perfect little world. This school is tough. I mean tough. This is a school who takes people and this career seriously. Homework every night, in depth classes and through knowledge of every topic. I have never had as much homework as I do here. But, I actually enjoy homework and studying. Maybe its because I know that this is something that I really want and want to be the best.

So this week, my brain has been crammed with information, but so much applies to real life so it makes it easier. We received our took kits and books and that was super exciting!

I am starting to see some groups form within the class and some people who are doing their work and some who are not. We literally do something different  every day. So, it does not get boring what so ever.

We have had 2 people already cut themselves the first day we got to use our knifes. That was pretty funny.

I have made 2 friends so far who I sit with everyday. There names are Hensel and Valarie*** (names have been changed). They are super super sweet and I think they will last for the long haul.

I meet with my career counselor on Monday to discuss my career plans. I think I want to work on a cruise ship or something fun. I do not want to work just in a cake shop or a cupcake bakery. I want to fully explore everything in the baking world.

Thursday, we had student appreciation day. I can always take a student appreciation day! We got to sample 4 sandwiches and 2 salads. They were beyond good. Like melt in the mouth awesome.

One day chef was making a cake for some competion he was doing and we got to sample it. Green Tea cake. Pretty much the best thing ever. I cannot wait to eat so much more here.

Super excited to see what this next week brings!!! :))

{Student Appreciation food. nom.nom.nom}

Maci Kay Goes to Culinary School

Maci Kay goes to Culinary School!!! :)

Pregaming 101

It took so long for me to finally decide what makes me happy. Not what my mother or society wants for me, but what Maci Kay wants to wake up every morning and do. And I finally made the decision of Cooking School. I have always had a passion for cooking/baking and now its time I do something about it. God does not give you passions for you to do nothing with. If that was the case, we all would be a bunch of couch potatoes sitting around watching re runs of the office.

So, after getting financial aid done and being “packaged complete” I know can begin my journey as a baking and pastry student at Le Cordon Bleu. 

I had many moments when I thought, why am I doing this? Is this what I really want? Will people actually like my food? and my answer to those are that, I really do not care. I know that this is what I want to and I am happy. 

I went to uniform fitting with not knowing a single sole. I walked out knowing at least 1 lady possibly in my class. That was helpful. I went to orientation and met some odd people, some people who already think they are the best (i named her dill hole) and others who were just plain creepy. But somehow I think we all fit together like a puzzle. 

I have spent so much money before hand. I need a credit card just for all the extras I had to buy. Like good white shirts, good pens and paper. A super cute legal pad with a chevron and a letter M on it. (ok, that was not needed, but hey, I like color..) Oh and gas. I am not about that life. Spending 50 bucks a week (or a day haha) on gas. Hello Dart! we will become best friends. 

Tomorrow I begin the rest of my life. After loads of laundry and homework and making a backpack (high school much?!) I think I am ready for this challenge.
Had to prepare a LOT but I think it will pay off :)

We are destined to have 1 life. 1 life as a human on this earth. We have stumbles and falls but we still get back up at the end of the day to begin again. And in the midst of all the stumbles and failures, people forget to see the good in their lives. To see what you can do in this 1 life. And most people forget to do what they love. Doing something in their life with meaning and passion. Doing something you love. Like my grand-daddy always said Do what you love and the money will come. Well grandaddy, that is exactly what I am doing. I am taking all these years of passion and making money in it.