Welcome to Blogger!

Welcome to Blogger!


I am so excited to finally be blogging. There is so much going on with The Chef's Academy in North Carolina and getting settled into things; I think it is nice to be able to write it all down and share it with those who can not be here with me. So, just for a preface to what my blog will be able; work, working out, work, working out, etc. Haha, get the point? Because that is pretty much all I do at this point. Oh and some good times with Chip.


So, I recently moved to Raleigh, North Carolina where it is currently 56 degrees, sunny, and beautiful. So much has happened already in the past week and a half I have been here. Where do I start?


Well, moving down here I had a few minor "bumps" in the road, you might say. I rented a container to take ALL my stuff to North Carolina and the container was a day late. Needless to say, I slept on an air mattress for an evening in my EMPTY apartment. But, the next morning, after getting my U-Verse installed at the apartment, my container finally came. So, we unpacked it and relaxed! My sister wanted to go to the Flying Saucer that evening and everyone was on board. The Flying Saucer is a GREAT place in North Carolina to get a beer; their menu is insane and so BIG! So, Mom, Dad, Tina, Katie and I went to the Flying Saucer, ate dinner, had a few drinks and were ready to go. Long story short, Katie, Tina and I walked out to find a lock on my left front tire. WTF! Well, we were parked in a "honor lot" and we put the money in the box; but, we put it in the wrong slot. So, after some cussing and shaking and talking to the cops; the parking men came around and unlocked our tire, after paying $50.00. Could anything else go wrong in my first few days?! YES! Tuesday was an ice storm here and they shut down the whole city as a "state of emergency". So, I got the day off of work, which I greatly enjoyed. But, on Wednesday it was still icy. So, I'm driving along on the way to work and all of a sudden I hit a HUGE "puddle" of black ice and fish tailed into the side wall of a bridge. So, I am shaking, freaking out, and didn't know what to do. I drove my car off the side of the road and noticed the ONLY damage I had done to the car was crack the rim. I was going 45 MPH and could have seriously gotten hurt and damaged the car. So, I bought a new rim today for $80.00 and I would say that's a good deal for how badly I hit that wall. So, that was my string of bad luck in NC so far; and I know it is over. :)


The Chef's Academy is going well so far. As of right now, I am just trying to get everything prepared for when I can start talking to students. So, I have been working pretty hard the last week contacting local county high schools to get the word out about what our school will be about and when we can start scheduling appointments. Response so far has been great. I have also been trying to check out the local restaurant scene and make stronger connections for jobs for future students and/or places to find people who might be looking into coming to school. Chef Bane and I are going to South Carolina next Monday to start making connections at the Pro-Start competition; which I think will be a great connection to make early in this process.


Chip is adjusting well. He was a little freaked out the first few days because he didn't know where he was; but, he is getting more and more adjusted to our new home. He is my little buddy, I am here by myself and I really do not know what I would do without him. I promise, I won't turn into that crazy dog lady; but, he is a good boy to have around.


I start personal training this week as well. I completely let myself go in Indianapolis, and I figured this is something I can focus on while I am here alone and getting settled. My trainer's name is Luis and he has been kicking my butt so far. My goal is to lose 35-40 lbs and I want to see some real improvements in time for Rachel's wedding in March. I really think I can do it this time; especially if I am sticking to what he is giving me. He has really showed me some good techniques and things I need to change about my diet, etc.


My Dad is in town and I have to take him to the airport. I hope you enjoy my first blog and I promise there will be more to come. So please keep up with me...let me know what you think. Miss you all! :)