Business is WONDERFUL!

It has definitely been a while since I had a post BUT that can be seen as a good thing! My business is doing great! Oh my goodness...When I think about how far along I have come from just a year ago I get so excited. Since my last post I have been asked to make my first wedding cake for a client (I did one in school but this is my first bride), I sold cupcakes at a fall festival, created many new flavors, and gotten many new clients.

My bride is very much in love with my work and I was so humbled to hear from her and her wedding planner about what great things they have heard about me. I couldn't believe that my name was getting out there like but trust me I was so glad to hear of it. Before I was officially hired she of course wanted to have a tasting. I have to admit that I was so nervous about this task but my best friend told me to stay calm and do what I do. I get my best ideas just laying around and that is exactly what happened. I came up with so many different flavor combinations that i wanted her to try and she loved them all. I impressed myself!!! (That is always good :-) ) Needless to say I GOT THE JOB! So be on the lookout...May 2011 SMOOCHES will be at a wedding!

A few weeks ago I was a vendor at a fall festival for a middle school and I got many rave reviews on my cupcakes. Now I am anticipating a very busy Holiday season and I am thinking of ways to attract new business and deals for my existing customers. I am excited!!!

Below you will see some pictures of some of my recent work! Also, be sure to follow me on Twitter and Facebook... www.twitter.com/SMOOCHES_INC www.facebook.com/smooches.sweetsbyelece

Until Next Time.....SMOOCHES!!!

Dora Funfetti Cupcakes

Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

Set up and ready to sell at the fall festival

Butterfly Marble Birthday Cake

Key Lime Birthday Cake

It's that time of year again

Here I am at 5:04am blogging because I was awaken from my slumber due to an excruciating sinus headache. I had not realized that it is that time of year again when I have to endure what I consider pure agony and try to get as much rest as I possibly can. While some people look forward to this time of year because of the cool, crisp weather I must admit my feelings are completely different. I hate the feeling of wanting to be sleep but just cannot because I am uncomfortable. I think the worse part of it all is that I take every pill known to man and even use a neti pot to give my self some relief and it is never enough. The doctor always tends to diagnose me with a sinus infection but I have said for years that i convinced that it is much worse than that because no one i know has to deal with this other than me. I guess what they say is true...life is just not fair.(smh) I got up this morning at about 4am in pain and can do nothing but sit here and wait for it to subside and continue on with my day as planned.

This is my life and what choice do I have but to sit here and live it. As I continue to watch the clock and see the time tick away I am reminded that I have to get up and get dressed in about 30 minutes. ::sigh:: Today is sure to be a long day full of complete crankiness from me. Beware everyone I come in contact with on this day. Restless chick on the loose :-/

Until next time..SMOOCHES!

Be Still and Know that He is God

So after my last post I have had some of the most interesting conversations... many unplanned about my future. You know, whether it be my career or personal life. Somethings I want to hear and then some i dont and just not ready to deal with. But anyway, from all of the conversations I had pretty much left me with one lesson...I have to trust God to supply needs. That in itself is not the easiest thing in the world. I have to know in my heart that God will be there and not just leave me stranded but you know im human and i get impatient and tend to ask God.."WHEN WHEN WHEN will you answer those specific prayers I have prayed?" And God continues to say in His own way that what it is I keep asking for I am not ready for and just to be patient. Im sure you know how hard this is. Much easier said than done. I find it hard sometimes to continue to have a smile on my face and pretend like I have it all together when I know Im not all that great on the inside, but i mean what else is there to do??? It is what it is and this is my life and I know that all i can do is live it the best way I know how to.

Right now, there are so many things that I want right at this very moment and I am getting completely frustrated with because I am not seeing the results I want to and I can only wonder if this is meant for me BUT a good friend told me this weekend that I can only be me and take these kinds of things slow. God, I hear you talking to me and using others to get the message to me. Im working on my patience.

And this was another night that I needed to vent somehow...

Until next time....SMOOCHES!!

Lack of Consistency

I wake up some days and I love my life. I wake up on other days and I am like what am I doing here and is this what I am here to do. I see so many people being successful and then i look at me and im like "Forreal Elece! Is this really where you are allowing your life to go right now?" I recall a time in my life when I was so vibrant and each day I was looking forward to the next and now i wake some days and im like I have absolutely nothing to do. I mean please done get me wrong cause i love being in a quiet place enjoying me but when you start adding other people its another story. Idk its really wierd cause im so wishy washy...

I have my moments when I feel so lost and empty like im out here all by myself and no one understands me and it hurts sometimes but then on the other hand im like maybe no one is suppose to understand. Lately there has been a slight disconnect with me and people that arer closest to me and i do think that I cant really let it all out because thats not what people expect from me. UGH! It just gets frustrating. Idk. I have never felt like this for more than a week at a time. Like I said, there is just a lack of consistency in my life in general and it being a year since i graduated i dont see much change in my life. There is some but not much.

Anyway, needed to vent.

In culinary news...im still baking away and im getting more and more business. My website will be up really soon and I am super excited about that. Just keep me and my business in your prayers. I think Im done for the night.

Until next time...SMOOCHES!

I think I am enjoying my life

Well it has been a little over a month since I finished my internship and no I have not found a job. And while some days I wish I had one alot of the days I am actually okay. My business is definitely growing and that has been keeping my extremely busy. What a blessing! I love waking up everyday knowing that I am going to spend my time in the kitchen ALL DAY! I think this week has been my 1st week in a while that I havent had anything to do but it looks like that is going to change as my BFF's bday is approaching. What kind of friend would i be if I didnt make her cake.

Me and the rest of the Smooches team are working diligently to get me more business and I think in the up coming months we are looking to have a showcase. So all my Smooches supporters be on the look out :-) Below you will see some of the latest cakes that I have done for some people.

Birthday cake for a Soror

Birthday Cake for my mentee Mike

Variety of cupcakes (L to R): Key Lime, Red Velvet and Sweet potato

Cupcake Cake for my mini me's 5th Birthday

Birthday cake for my friend Angel

I think I have caught you all up to date so until next time...SMOOCHES!

OMG I only have two more weeks!

There isnt that much to say....I go to work 5 days a week at 5am. I come home at about 1:30pm, take a bath, eat and sleep. That was a routine for a while but since last week I have been baking like no other. Smooches has been booming and I cannot complain about that. I love that I have so many people that are willing to support me and my business venture. SUch a blessing.

I have been counting down the days I have left of the externship since it began and I only have 13 days. Doesnt seem like much but let me tell you when I am in that kitchen at 5am it seems likeforever! But while I am in a hurry to finish I need to be securing a job for me to transition into.

Anywho, i think that is all oh and Ihave 19 days til my bday! WOOOOOOO-HOOOOO!

So until next time,,,SMOOCHES!

I finished school and started my externship

My last day of culinary school was last Friday and I still cannot believe it. I am done with school and do not have to go back! Below is a close up of my gumpaste flowers and the final project. Iam so proud of my cake. I did more than I thought I would be able to. Let me know what you think of the cake and the flowers.

On top of finishing this big cake, I started my externship at the Bakeshop. I have to work at 5am on the days that I have to go in. Im cool with the hours but after I get off I am so tired and usually pass out lol. The bad part about this week is that I have to work onSunday and I have told them that I have to be at church on Sundays! I mean I dont know about them but I go to church! I mean HELLO!!!! Ugh too much. This externship is already letting me know alot about what I want to do and wht kind of place I will want to work at. I knowthat most of the people in my class are going to want to work at the places they are externing at right now but only after two days I think I already know that I probably wont want to work there full time after this is over. Is that good or bad?? I am trying to figure out where I will want to work after this 6 weeks. I mean its only 6 weeks!!!!!! Thats how long I have to try and find some place and work omg! I need help. If any one has any suggestions PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!! OMG! I still cant believe I am going to have to find a full time job and it will be in the field I have longed to work in. I think that is part of the reason I am freaking out slightly. I never imagined that I would have such a hard time figuring out where I want to work. wow! I need to stop stressing and just keep praying. No but seriously, If anyone has ANY suggestions let your girl know lol.

So on Sunday, I had my first corporate meeting for Smooches, Inc! Exciting right!!!???!! My family is just as excited as I am which makes planning this whole thing easier for me. Its good to know that I have their support. Dont forget about your girl though. Let people know that You know someone who can fulfill there sweet needs!!! Please and thank you!

So until next time....SMOOCHES!!!!