A year older and a year wiser. It’s been more than a year since I last posted something and a lot has changed since then. I’m no longer a banker but a baker. I no longer sit in front of a wall of computer screens but hundreds of cakes and cupcakes. I am no longer getting a pay check every month but giving out pay checks. I am now an entrepreneur, founder of The Cakery – a health-focused bakery made with natural ingredients – since the beginning of 2016. I have opened 3 pop-ups and 2 permanent shops since then. I am happy with what I have accomplished so far but I sometimes wonder if the countless sleepless nights was worth it.
I have heard many times starting a business is not easy but I never thought it would be this hard. Not only do I have to take care of one aspect of the business but two… three… four.. if not all aspects. The learning curve is very steep especially when I’m jumping into a completely new field with no prior experience. I can’t even believe how much I have learned this past year. I have had so many ups and downs since I started the business, thank god my family have been keeping me sane. Without my family, I won’t be where I am now. They have been so supportive in many ways. I am grateful to have a loving family who is always there for me.
Also a special thanks to Amy, my head baker, who has been with me since the beginning of the business. I will never forget the crazy hours we put in together at the beginning. And of course thanks for sending over a sweet surprise from Bloombox HK on my birthday.
The meaning of things tend to change as you grow older. Birthday celebrations used to be a lot of partying but at this point in time, being able to spend quality time with the family and loved ones is the best gift to me.
::Outfit on Me::
Top: J Crew (in pink here)
Shorts: Club Monaco (old)
::Outfit on Maya::
Dress: Janie & Jack
::Outfit on Ava::
Dress: Janie & Jack
