Sleepless nights...

I have been having sleepless nights for the past 2 weeks.. Too many things floating in my head.. So exhausted every morning cause I spend hours tossing and turning in my bed...

Seems like I'm not the only one.. A few of my classmates have been having sleepless nights since we all started apprenticeship, with questions running through our minds..

Even though we are physically and mentally tired, we still can't get to sleep easily..

So stressed..

Anyhoos, will be going to work later and after that some nice cold beer to chillax with...

Bliss

Days seem to be passing by so quickly. It's already almost 3 weeks since I started my apprenticeship. It's been slightly shaky, because I am quite slow in my work and have been making mistakes. But my Chef and Boss has been extremely patient with me, which I am thankful for. Everyday, I will go home and review the day's happenings in my head and think of how I can better improve my speed and make myself more useful.

Haven't really had the motivation to do any baking at all, which I should probably do because I need to practice my banana muffins, vanilla sauce and flan parisien for my practical test. We made yummy pies for class yesterday, and we'll be making more yummy tarts today. I wanna learn how to make some quiche lorraine.

The BF has been quite supportive with the late nights so far. Because we haven't spent much time since my schedule started, he has been showing his affections quite a lot. Haha..

So nice to be woken up by a kiss before he goes off to work, either on the cheek or the hand.

That's about it from me I guess.. Days have been almost the same, just different days. Will post again when there's more news.. =P

Take care people~!

Thoughts on my first day..

Yesterday was my first day of apprenticeship. I am so glad I got posted to this place. It is warm, casual and friendly. The first 3 hours were slightly awkward for me, because I was shy and unsure of my boss and colleagues. But they were really nice and tried to teach as much as they can while doing their work.

Like I said previously, I hope to be able to help as much as I can. Which was why I stayed back an extra 3 hours to help them out with cake orders that needed to be out today. Partly was because I felt quite bad if I were to leave while they still had unfinished things to do.

My boss is easy-going and funny, while Nurin, my other colleague is very friendly and chatty. The both of them together is funny to watch too, because they argue all the time, but are able to work together seamlessly when the time comes.

Today will be the 2nd day. Hope I will be able to still look forward to working 6 months down the road. Haha!

Have a great week people... The weekend is here soon~!

No time...

So many things I want to do, but too lazy and not enough time to do.. It's been a long time since I updated, and nothing much has changed. Other than the fact my 1st term is about to end and after the break is over, it's time to be at the workplace.

I went for interview @ my new apprenticeship site, and I love it. I know it's gonna be hard work, and I will give my 200%. I hope I get to learn and be useful to my boss, who happens to be an alumni of my school. I'm feeling a bit pressured because he cannot fail, he has to make sure his business is successful and I am gonna be helping him.

1 good thing about being assigned to that place, is that they do customised cakes, which I am very interested in. They also operate like a cafe, which I have some experience in, from making coffee to serving customers. So I think I can be a great help to them.

On other stuffs, I will miss school once I start my term 2. I will miss my classmates more, actually. Haha.. The seniors always say to enjoy our 'honeymoon' in school, because when we go out for our apprenticeships, it's gonna be a bumpy ride for you to get used to. I am getting used to a life of hard work. I make sure I am more proactive in class, and be more initiative.

But as good as I can be, I find myself being more lazy at home, when it comes to doing the housework. Haha.. When I get a chance to be home, I will stay in bed all day and be a slug. Which is bad, in some ways, especially when I wanna be extremely productive, like doing my assignments, making more baked goods at home for practise and keeping up with friends.

I've also learned to be grateful for the little things in life that make me happy. Like the smell of my hammies' clean bedding (I know it's weird, but it's a nice woody, grassy smell), the smell of something baking in the oven, the smell of rain after a hot day and the smell of my house when I get home from a bad day. This little things help me feel more positive, when tiredness and bad days bring me down. I am trying to be more positive now, as I know my attitude will help me in keeping my passion alight for the next 10 years to come.

That's about me for now. Till I post again.

Everyone take care of yourselves and your loved ones.

Think happy and positve thoughts, and be grateful for what you have, instead of being negative for what you don't have.

Peace, Inky~!

Busy like a Bee..

Busy busy Sunday for me~! I got up @ 9 and went for some grocery shopping. After I got home, stayed in the kitchen all day, making Roasted Pork and Vienna Cookies.

Roast Pork

Vienna Cookies which I learnt from class. Also had practice with piping them cookies.

I was gonna make some Challah Bread, but my yeast are like 2 years expired and all dead, they did not even do anything to the bread.

Haha.. I need to go buy myself an digital scale. My Ikea normal scale is like so inaccurate. Everything I make tastes a bit off.. Now I'm so tired. Still have ironing to do for the whole week and after that, I am free!

Spent the whole of Saturday just lazing around watching movies. Felt like a slug in a cabbage patch. Awesome rest day. I had too much sleep though, cause I couldn't get to bed at night. Need to sleep slightly earlier tonight, or I will fall asleep during lecture tomorrow.

Last week was a pretty depressing week for me. We have started going into the kitchen for lessons, but because of the physical work and confusion, by the end of the afternoon, my whole class all felt so drained. Mentally and physically. I've come to realised that I need to toughen myself up to survive the next 3 years. I need to make myself into a tough cookie! So that I will not be bullied or even waver from my goal!

RAWR~!

Ok, that's about it for this week. I will try to blog more consistently. Try is the word here.. =P

Anyways, hope everyone have a good week ahead. Take care and lots of love!

Dramas!

I've been doing nothingbut catching up on my dramas and friends this weekend.. So awesome to have a free weekend to do my own stuffs. The songs for the regionals in Glee are like Awesome!!! Get it right is so emotional, and Loser like me is so inspirational and fun!

Get it Right

Loser like me

The reason why I like Glee is that they tackle problems that youths face everyday. Homosexuality, bullying because one is different, the issue of teenage pregnancy etc. It's done with lots of singing and inspirational speeches and realisations. The best thing in that episode is that.. Blaine and Kurt finally KISSED!! I love it when boys kiss! I'm all for GAY LOVE! =P

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Had fun double dating with my best friend yesterday. She and her bf are so cute together. And her bf is such a nice easy going guy. We had dinner @ a joint named Skinny Pizza and the food was alright. The company was better, but their truffle fries were TO DIE FOR! So YUM!!! Next time I go over, I am gonna try their Truffle mushroom pizza! Oh noes! My bf is gonna be poor because I like all the expensive foods.. Haha.. Foie Gras and Truffles are now my new favourite guilty indulgence.. =P

Anyways, I'm happy my best fren is so happy now.. Her bf is genuinely in love with her. I hope they can last. =)

Ok, it's time to go.. I have to do some household chores and get ready to sleep soon. School starts tomorrow. I can't believe time is passing so fast. The weekend seems to be over in a flash. Oh well, time flies when you're having fun~!

Have a great week everyone. =) Take care and lots of love!

Time is really flying past!

It's already been 3 weeks since I started school. So far, I'm doing alright.. Getting used to waking up at 5.30am in the morning, and coming home at 7pm. Sometimes later when I have to work at the clinic. Not much time left for any socialising except for classmates. Off days are usually spent sleeping in or doing housework.

Met up with Sock tonight, and it's a great feeling to be able to interact and catch up with someone whom I haven't met in a while. It's always good to be updated on what others are doing, so I make it a point to meet up with friends once in a while.

Everyone becomes so busy, as we all get engrossed in our own life and have more responsibilities. I guess that's a huge part of being an adult and being able to take care of yourself, and hopefully others as well when we get settled in.

Finished with a practical examination and the day 21 review test today. Written exam in 2 weeks time, and next week is gonna be the World Gourmet Summit which will be held at my school. I hope I get to meet famous chefs! =P

I wasn't thinking about doing a new post but since I was free and have been putting it off, decided to do just a short update.

Also, a celebrity blogger I follow posted on my comments~!!! Highlight of the night... Hahahaha!!!

So suah gu (mountain tortoise)! Anyways, it's friday, so I'm gonna go wash up and concuss..

Have a great weekend everyone..

Peace~!