Turning that leaf over

I never thought I would be changing careers so early in my life. I always had this thought in my head that I would be a graphic artist forever. Little did I know that in my mid twenties, I would be in this economic mess that is America. Little did I know that it would be so much trouble for a well qualified artist such as myself, to find a job, any job. When I first started working, I remember finding a job within a couple of weeks, being secure in knowing that I have a better job waiting on me. Never did I think I would be living in a world where the economy is mostly to blame for my misfortune this past 8 months. But I am.

I started my part time job at Wal-Mart this past Saturday. Exactly one week ago, I got hired for the job. $8.25/hr. I haven't made that wage since college. I had to accept it, its a job. So far, the job is good. I realize the opportunities for me to grow within the company to a different area of the store, which brings me to my next subject.

That same day, I took another big step in my life.

I applied at Platt College and am now a Pastry Arts student! I start in June. Its a 9 month program. Financial aid is helping me get it done. I think this is a turn in the right direction for me. I've always loved baking. Its been a therapy for me for the longest time! My first job was at a bakery, I always watched the bakers work on decorating the cakes and in the very back of my mind I wondered "How do they do that?" And now, I'm thinking "I'm going to do that!" Its crazy! I always wanted to be a cake decorator, an owner of my own bakery. I have the talent, I just never had the right tools or training to actually put that into reality. Well, now I will!