A year older and a year wiser. It’s been more than a year since I last posted something and a lot has changed since then. I’m no longer a banker but a baker. I no longer sit in front of a wall of computer screens but hundreds of cakes and cupcakes. I am no longer getting a pay check every month but giving out pay checks. I am now an entrepreneur, founder of The Cakery – a health-focused bakery made with natural ingredients – since the beginning of 2016. I have opened 3 pop-ups and 2 permanent shops since then. I am happy with what I have accomplished so far but I sometimes wonder if the countless sleepless nights was worth it.
I have heard many times starting a business is not easy but I never thought it would be this hard. Not only do I have to take care of one aspect of the business but two… three… four.. if not all aspects. The learning curve is very steep especially when I’m jumping into a completely new field with no prior experience. I can’t even believe how much I have learned this past year. I have had so many ups and downs since I started the business, thank god my family have been keeping me sane. Without my family, I won’t be where I am now. They have been so supportive in many ways. I am grateful to have a loving family who is always there for me.
Also a special thanks to Amy, my head baker, who has been with me since the beginning of the business. I will never forget the crazy hours we put in together at the beginning. And of course thanks for sending over a sweet surprise from Bloombox HK on my birthday.
The meaning of things tend to change as you grow older. Birthday celebrations used to be a lot of partying but at this point in time, being able to spend quality time with the family and loved ones is the best gift to me.
::Outfit on Me::
Top: J Crew (in pink here)
Shorts: Club Monaco (old)
::Outfit on Maya::
Dress: Janie & Jack
::Outfit on Ava::
Dress: Janie & Jack
I’ve always been a firm believer of the ‘learn through play’ approach. I believe this particular method teaches problem solving skills, promotes confidence, expands creativity and imagination, while simultaneously allowing the child to have fun in the process. This is the reason why I’m a big supporter of the 
