It has not been without trials that I can agree to the statement above. My life has seen much change, as no doubt yours has too! As I blog this, I am celebrating my 36th birthday. That many years makes you reflect on things and I can honestly say that change is good! It doesn’t feel good or even seem good most of the time but hind sight proves it is good. Nothing other than those challenges would have prepared me for where I am today.

First and foremost, I am a mother of two delightful daughters. Having them has been frought with challenges and the challenges continue. But, with them, I am a better person.

As a cooking instructor, I have seen many changes. When I began teaching, I was timid about people’s interest and I didn’t know whether I had a future or not. As I grew to run a cooking school, of sorts, and teach 80-100 people a month, there were many challenges. Things had to change for me to be able to sustain myself and my clients. Prices went up as I gained confidence and new clients found me as my followers did what they do best, tell their friends.

Then, the biggest change came when I got pregnant and had to move. I went from a flourishing cooking business to a virtual unknown in my new town with a 5 year old and newborn.

But, I rebooted my life, took the change in stride eventually and the cooking classes found me again as I began to teach here and there for friends and family in town.

I decided a year ago to become a weekly blogger and create my own website. It is in this last year that my business has seen the most change.

In order to remain sustainable and creative, I had to think outside the family and friend box I had created and imagine what could be of ‘me’.

Then I met a lovely person who had a vision of her own. She wanted to be dedicated and passionate about her professional life and she was willing to go out on a limb, trust her heart and me, and help me become better.

It is with this person that I am on track to accomplish great changes in 2010. I have goals that I was fearful to set before and I have her energy and thoughtfulness to thank. I KNOW that everything happens for a reason and for that I thank God for her.

So, what are the changes? How will they be good? With her help, I will be able to teach many more people in the future. I will be able to finish my first book, a labour of love that hopefully will help thousands of mouths eat better! Best of all, I don’t have to compromise on quality of ingredients or creativity. She will now handle all of my classes, both the booking and the arranging.

For my clients, I will promise to hone my skills even more and deliver classes that are slower, more thorough and full of creativity. Ones you’ll be proud to tell your friends about. Also, I will have the chance to teach in some new ways, at local recreation and community centers.

So, as I look to the Fall and all the changes, it is with a renewed vision and purpose. Join me and we’ll become better together!

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