Not Good-Bye...

It's that time! Time to pack up, shut down the computer, and hit the open roads! I can't believe I pulled an all nighter updating my blog...MAN, it's gonna be a long drive home!
But to my fellow readers, you all are worth it!!! :o)

So, what now? What lies ahead for me now? I believe that when one chapter comes to an end, another one begins. So begins my life at Gerhard's Elegant European Desserts. Though some know that I considered NOT pursuing a pastry profession, my bank account is begging to be replenished. *guilty grin* (Could it be due to all that time I spent at Disney? Perhaps. *innocent shrug*) :o) However, I am thankful for the opportunity provided for me. I believe that although I have learned lots in the 24 week program, I KNOW I still have so much more to learn. I am just a starter dough waiting to grow! :o)

I would like to take this moment to say THANK YOU!!!!

Thank you to all my Floridian Friends. You have definitely made it so much easier for me to be here on my own but harder to leave. Though homesick at times, I can definitely say that I've had way more NON homesick days.

I thank you for making me a part of your group of friends and family. Thank you for keeping me company on lonely nights and giving me a place to go when I felt alone. I am very blessed to have met such wonderful people and grateful for all the bonds I've built. You will all be dearly missed but I truly do hope we keep in touch. I will if you will! :o) If you're in Chicago, please PLEASE give me a ring...would love to show you around or just hang out! :o)

To my fellow classmates (if you're still reading my blog): I know that the last week of school was an unpleasant one, but to me, you were my family here. I thank you for helping me keep my sanity. I will miss all of our singing and joking around. I definitely could not have asked for a better class. You will always hold a special place in my heart. You will truly be missed. I love you all and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!! :o)

As soon as I get settled back in Chicago and my new job *cheeky grin*, you will definitely hear from me again!!! For now, I must report in to work first thing early Tuesday morning! :o) WISH ME LUCK!!!! Until then, time to give my mom a great big hug and kiss and spend endless hours with my doggie!!! (You know me, I already have a list of things I'm dying to do as soon as I get home) :o)

But for now, it's not a good-bye, but rather....I'll see you real soon!!! :o)

Smile, the fun has just begun! :oD