What I'd really like to be doing!

So lately Doug and I have been talking and getting frustrated with our jobs a little. We both are very independant people and having bosses, and making someone else millions of dollars isn't what we really want to be doing longterm. Doug would love to be a financial advisor, and on the side, make fine woodworking projects. I would love love love to own and run my own dessert shop. Those who know me, know my addiction to sweets- candy, cookies, cake, ice cream, I LOVE IT ALL! And they know I never need a reason to bake, or a reason to start my day off with one of last night's brownies or some left over treats from the day before. But more than my enjoyment for EATING the sweets, is my enjoyment of making them! And I would just love to open a dessert shop/cafe in an old victorian style house in downtown of where-ever we end up living, and bake, bake, BAKE! Ideally I have to start somewhere, and I consider that being getting my name out there by doing small parties or selling my treats at local shops and stores. When I can get enough money and clientel built up to know I won't fail, oh yah- and an investor- then i would go about getting a business license and a loan and all that and get the ball rolling.

If things went really well I could hire others to run the shop and do the bussing and serving and running of the shop, and I would have the luxury to supply some of the treats to it, and still have the time and energy to devote to my family. I have a real interest in it, and would love to provide a charming little place for people to come enjoy a big piece of cake or pie together in a cozy and cute atmosphere.

My interest in this is really growing lately. I've started wanting to learn about cake decorating and how to design the tasty treats. I know how to make them taste good, just not necessarily look good. So if I can get that going too, I think I'll be set.

speaking of cake... it's my birthday today so im going to go see about getting me some...