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11 Feb

Now here’s something…

Posted February 11, 2009 by Rebecca in In the kitchen.

I am probably one of the few who is embarking upon, and actually looking forward to, several hours of baking on Wednesday and Thursday night. (These nights will follow what will likely be two unusually busy 13-hour work days, though in all fairness, the days would be shorter if I’d quit blogging and start working…)

But, Valentine’s Day comes but once a year, and while it’s never hard for me to find an excuse to bake, this day is too good to be cast aside due to a schedule that’s more hectic than normal.

So, while I prepare for a board meeting, an event and a presentation to the entire staff–all of which will happen within 24 on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning–my mom sent me this article.

I love my job–honestly, I do. But there’s a small part of me that wonders if there isn’t something else out there, too. The idea of renting a commercial kitchen a few nights a week–maybe one with a small play area just for the kids–is incredibly tempting. Could it be the best of both worlds? Could I manage?

The next two days might help me determine that.

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5 responses to this post.

  1. Posted by Laura on February 11, 2009 at 2:14 pm

    My feeling is this: if something is tugging at you… and tugging… and tugging, you will always regret it if you never let yourself find out where it will lead you–even if you are completely happy with your current job. And I think all the people who have benefited from your confections over the years would be hard-pressed to disagree!

  2. Posted by Katie on February 11, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    Do it! What do you have to lose besides a little sleep? And really, how much of that do you get anyway?

  3. Posted by smithfamilyweblog on February 11, 2009 at 9:56 pm

    Actually, Katie, why don’t you move back here and help me run it–don’t you have degrees in marketing and finance? Perfect.

  4. Posted by Doug Smith on February 15, 2009 at 1:53 pm

    Could you do part-time at KU in the interim? Very ambitious! Bryan’s thoughts?

  5. Posted by Doug Smith on February 15, 2009 at 1:53 pm

    Also, do they have rent-a-kitchens there? Never heard of such a thing . . .

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