Thursday, April 10, 2008

Cooking Hiatus

I am taking a break from culinary school but will resume in the fall or winter. I have had an absolute blast with my class and chef instructors and it's great knowing what I was put on earth to do. Unfortunately sometimes life gets in the way and you have to make some sacrifices to keep your dream alive. And so it goes.

Thanks to Chef Brown, Chef Perez, Chef Reyes and all of the amazing chefs that I have met at Kitchen Academy. I've learned so much from all of you and can't wait to get back and finish up school and then set the culinary world on fire.

Thanks to Janet, Amy, Miriam, Shonna, Jennifer and everyone at Kitchen Academy for helping me out so much. You guys rock!

Thanks to my classmates;
Ricardo (It was great being your partner.),
Eddie (Stay away from cocktails that contain cobra venom.),
Chanell and Hazel (Can't wait to eat at Chanazel!),
K. (More than one person in class said my milkshake was better than yours but I won't mention any names. Good luck with the cookbook!),
Amy (So quiet but so talented!),
Janet (The smallest chef with the biggest heart!)
Lisa (You are amazing. Thanks for being so supportive!),
Joya (I can't wait to attend one of your catered events!),
Lauren (I can't wait to find out if you rock as hard as your food is tasty!),
Stephanie (The only person in class with a dirtier mind than me. Thanks for that!),
Julia (The speediest cook in class. Can't wait to see you on reality TV.),
Vicky (You know this is coming...You are the BOMB!),
Smackee Jackee (We met during orientation and I can't imagine class without you. Love your cooking and your spirit!)

I can't wait to see you all graduate (I will definitely be there) and then hit the real world running. You all are going to be great successes!

Thanks to all of my friends and family that have given me so much support.

A special thanks to Josh and Travis for letting me crash in their pad while going to school. You guys are amazing and I couldn't have gotten through these last three months without your interest, your encouragement and your support. I love you guys!

And finally an extra special thanks to Drew who gave me this opportunity to get a real glimpse of my dream and that glimpse has set me on the path to achieving it! I love you.

Check back in the fall to find out what finally happens on Day 61!