One of my favorite coffee mugs is covered in beautiful flowers and says, “Follow your dreams”. I bought it years ago while I was getting ready for another school year as an elementary music teacher.
While having family in town, one of them mentioned that my cup was fitting as I had just opened my business and I was “following my dreams”. But, I had never dreamed of opening a treats business. So was this mug false? Should I get rid of it? Am I an imposter?
At first, I was really taken back by the comment towards my mug. Something so sweet, kind, innocent, and thoughtful has actually hurting me in a strange way. Who am I to be doing this? This isn’t my dream, so why am I here? Should I be doing something else and following my true passions in life? Since this isn’t a dream, should I just stop?
You see, since I was a very little girl, I have had three dreams:
- Be a teacher
- Be a wife
- Be a mom
That simple list has been complete for almost a year and a half.
So now what?
Baking was never my dream. It isn’t on the list. It was never on the list. Nor was opening a business. Can my dreams change? Can things expand? Can I create new passions and ideas? If I change paths, would I be making my younger self proud?
You see, I am living my current dream in a way I didn’t know was possible. I had no clue all these ideas and passion projects would unfold when I ordered a starter piping kit back in July of 2022. None of this was a dream nor the plan.
But I am here for it.
“Follow your dreams”
Today? I am dreaming about being hired for another wedding order. I am dreaming about being hired to create a full party platter for someones themed birthday. I am dreaming about being brave enough to try my first tiered cake. I am dreaming about bringing smiles to peoples faces as I get ready to launch my passion project, “Monthly Giveback” on December 1st, 2022. I am dreaming about what it would take to have a cupcake food truck. I am dreaming about creating how-to classes/videos for some of my most favorite cupcake designs. I am dreaming about adding new recipes to my menu. I am dreaming about where this business will be in one year.
My life is way different than I would have ever thought it would be. And I am so incredibly thankful to be in a place where I can dream and make plans for the future. I am even more grateful for the many people who have given me a chance and cheered me on during the last few months.
You are the reason I am here.
“Follow your dreams”
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