Field Trip #3

Well, Thursday I was suppose to visit my sponsor, but once again things went wrong. I figured I would wait it out over the weekend and see if she had time to meet with me. Finally today I got a hold of her, not another employee or answering machine, her and instead of visiting her this Thursday, I am going to see her Wednesday. It is now wedding season and she is very busy with consultations and such, but is free Wednesday afternoon. It is a great relief to know my internship is about to start after waiting for weeks. Hopefully all goes well and I will be able to keep her as my sponsor and not have to search for a new one. It has been a rough road, but I've waited it out and kept pushing and now it is starting to pay off. So far, I believe I have had the worst luck with a sponsor and visits but it is all about to change! Stay tuned for the actually visit, and cross your fingers for me!

My Choice #3

Relate someone else's project to your own

I am related Miss C. Pretty's project which deals with fashion to my project on pastry arts. Many cakes are specially made for certain people and they ask for a particular thing. There are tons of cakes made that resemble major fashion designers, expensive shoes, handbags, patterns, and colors. For example, a year or two ago for my sisters birthday, we bought her a cake with a Juicy Couture handbag on it because she loves that particular brand. Cierra is all about fashion and whats in style as well as keeping up with the designers and their crazy ideas. Some cakes turn out gorgeous and people would never think they were made out of cake! It has become more popular over the past few years that people order cakes resembling their style. I think it is becoming a new fad and will continue to rise above because fashion changes daily. Thank you Cierra. :)

Project Connection

As everyone knows, my project is pastry arts and my research paper deals with chocolate. I am trying to prove how chocolate can be beneficial to people rather than considered a fatty candy. One of my jobs is working as a sales associate and cashier at Hallmark. We sell candy there such as, chocolates, covered pretzels, etc. Since the week of valentines day, I have came to realize that many people do understand the concept that dark chocolate is better for you. Many customers buy chocolate covered pretzels of all kinds, milk, white, dark, nuts, candies, and much more! I took care of a lady the other day and she asked for every type of dark chocolate pretzel we had because she no longer eats milk chocolate since it is less beneficial. This made me open my eyes to how my research paper will help people better understand and give them more information to feed off of. It was somewhat of a relief to know that some people actually do know the pros and cons of chocolate.

Field Trip #2

Yet again, another disappointment. I went to see my sponsor and what do you know, she was not there! I spoke to an employee and she took my information and claimed she would give Krista the message. As of right now, my sponsorship has been a total failure and nothing but stress and aggravation. Therefore I have came to the conclusion that I am in search of a new sponsor and will hopefully have one by next week. I understand how business works and I think she is too busy to take time to have an intern. This whole situation does not make me feel good about my project and where this is going but I can only hope for the best outcome. If all goes well, a new sponsor will save me and make everything better. All I can do is try and keep pushing and have a positive attitude.

My Choice Blog!

Who Inspires You?

My inspiration is my mother and my grandmother. I am so moved by the people they turned out to be after everything they have been through. I can honestly say that their lives have not been a walk in the park, and they kept going with a smile on their face. My grandma is 75 years old, can barley see, went through cancer, heart attacks, and strokes and is still kicking! She has motivated me to always be happy and never let any thing get in the way of what I want to achieve. My grandma lives with me, therefore she is always there when I need someone to talk to and always knows how to make me smile. My mother on the other hand is my best friend and I would not be able to survive without her. I admit, we fight all the time and disagree on just about everything but I love her to death and I know she is only looking out for me. There was a period in time when I could have lost my mother and it did not hit me until after everything was over. My relationship with her, as well as my grandmother after I realized they both could have left my life changed for the better. Overall, without my two angles in my life, I would not be who I am today and I wake up everyday thankful for the two lovely ladies in my life.

Field Trip #1

I feel like I have the worst luck with my sponsor so far! Unfortunately, I did not get the see my sponsor this past Thursday due to the lovely blizzard. At least I attempted to try and figure something out with her. Thursday we were off school, so I was planning to meet with her earlier and spend a little more time at the bakery. I figured I would call to make sure it was okay and everything was good but I spoke to another employee and she took my message. My sponsor was extremely busy due to back orders from the inclement weather. I called once again and left another message and thought I did my side now her turn. I understand how business works and she was busy therefore I did not keep bothering her. I felt horrible about the situation and really wanted to meet with my sponsor but it failed. I am in great hope that this week will be much better and if it falls through for the second time, I think it will be time to search for another sponsor, just one of the many aspects of senior project! Don't be disappointed Mr. Abrams I tried and will continue to try, in hope that it will all work out.

My Choice! Favorite Quote

"Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart."

This quote is from Winnie the Pooh, as you can see from my picture above. Even though it is from a silly kid cartoon, it has a lot of meaning. Many people overlook the symbolize in young children books and movies. I think this quote is very true for most people in our world today. I know from my own life and experiences that the smallest things do mean the most because it is something so simple. If someone can take the time out to do something so minuscule and small for you, that has more meaning than anything big and outrageous that they did just to impress you or get your attention. Many relationships these days are bought with immaterial things and expensive gifts when a simple flower and candy or something thoughtful will do. I love this quote and it is definitely one of my favorite. Learn it, love it, live by it!

Project Connection

Yes, the above picture is a cake, believe it! As I was watching television this evening, I turned on one of my favorite shows, Cake Boss. It is a show about a bakery in North Jersey and they make extraordinary cakes for all occasions. The owner took his family to Disney in Florida for his daughters birthday. As he was there, he went to a few kitchens and met the pastry chefs and even baked in one of them. This reminded me of our class conversation today that dealt with senior trip and possibly taking pictures related to our project while we are there for a grade. It made me realize that it would be a fun project and would give us a chance to be creative. Also, it made me realize that it would not be as hard as I thought it would for me to find pictures. Everyone loves deserts and cakes, especially in Disney!

Sponsor Aggravation!

Finally, I spoke with my sponsor for the first time on the phone today! It is very unfortunate that she just got back to me, but hey what can you do. Sometimes things do not always work out in your favor. After speaking with her, we came to the conclusion that we can not meet this week. She is extremely to busy this week and the weekend to find an hour, shame for me. We both agreed to meet for the first time next week on Thursday. Hopefully all goes well and we will figure out our routine to a tee. Making time between two peoples schedules can be a very difficult process. School, work and activities are hard to work around and she owns the bakery and works all the time, making it very frustrating to meet. Let's see what next week brings!

Sponsor This!

Which day will you be visiting your sponsor and why did you select this day?

• I chose to visit with my sponsor, hopefully every Friday of the week. It is not set in stone yet because I have yet to meet her but I am anticipating Friday's. I decided on this particular day because it gives me a good start into the weekend, leaving school early, practicing my career, then two days off. My project is something fun and I want to enjoy it.
  

How will you get to your sponsor?

• Thankfully, I have my license and I will be driving to see my sponsor over in Haddonfield.
  

What difficulties with the the student sponsor obligation can you anticipate at this point?

• A difficulty I think I will experience with the student sponsor obligation is timing. My sponsor is a pastry chef, which means she is at the bakery when the sun rises. It is going to be hard to figure out a set schedule with her. Another difficulty is holidays. During the holidays she is a very busy women and I hope there is time for me to help at the bakery and make her job somewhat easier.
  

Write a paragraph explaining what exactly you want to get from your sponsor. Be specific.

• What do I want to get from my sponsor? My sponsor is in the career field that I wish to be in someday soon and I want to understand and learn as much as I can on my own with the help of her before college.