So you might be wondering how I've been spending my time here in the Big Apple. From my lack of posts it's easy to see that the hustle and bustle of the city is keeping me super busy! Besides learning lots at my internship, the past month has consisted of a Yankees game, moonlight jazz concert, Amateur Night at the Apollo, shopping/wishing I had money, wandering in Brooklyn, strolling through art museums, laying out in Central Park, and trips to DC and Philly.
But out of all these adventures one activity remains at the top of my list- eating. Yep eating! Instead of wanting to go to a show or dancing or exploring I'm perfectly content going to one of my favorite food establishments. In fact, when asked what I want to do after work or on the weekends the first thought that comes to mind is where are we going to eat. I'm not talking about just any food- I mean anything sweet of course. Ask anyone around and they will say that I have the biggest sweet tooth you will ever find. For example, my friend Hannah and I went to one of my favs Max Brenner and split the huge peanut butter banana sundae. Our waiter didn't think we could finish it, but boy did we prove him wrong. Not only did we lick the bowl clean we even asked for two, not one- two more sides of peanut butter sauce! Done and done. Sad, I know. It's only natural that my list of favorites goes on and on- the Elvis cupcake from Crumbs, banana pudding from Magnolia's, peanut butter donuts from Doughnut Plant, sundaes from Serendipity, cake from Amy's Bread, and concretes from Shake Shack. If anyone needs a dessert buddy you know who to call, you don't have to ask twice.
So it makes sense that one of my goals in life is to open a little bakery of my own. If I just happened to get very lucky and receive a million dollars that's what I'd do. I wouldn't buy a new car or splurge on some clothes (I'd do that with the leftovers of course) but I'd make this little dream of mine a reality. My bakery won't be just any bakery- it'll be a cute little place right on the beach. I'll name it Sun Baked or Crab Cakes or something like that. I'll sell cookies, cupcakes, and brownies galore all baked from Grandma's homemade recipes. The delicious smells coming from inside will be enough to make people want to venture in. It will have little tables and chairs for people to relax, watch the waves, and savor their treat. A sweet lover's paradise if you will. And of course I'd make sure to give out samples of different flavors, who doesn't like a free bite? My experience in devouring sugar is perfect for the job; my background in advertising doesn't hurt either.
Being here in New York has reaffirmed one thing: just go have a treat.
