Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Culinary School

Okay...so I'm new to blogging but an old timer...been a disciple for almost 18 years and am 46 years old (okay, not so much an old timer in that arena). I've been working in the electronics field since I was 18 years old (military). I took that role because I couldn't go into Special Forces (flat feet) and no other viable options: we couldn't afford college. It's been a great career in respect to providing for my family and allowed us to go on a mission team/church planting in the early '90's. But it's never been my desire or passion to fix electronics gear. My passions have always been space (outer) and cooking. I followed the space launches and moon landing as a child and have been cooking since I was 8 yo. Well, since I am a bit old to make a move toward being an astronaut I've decided (with my wife's and children's blessings) to go back to Culinary School and become a Chef.

This is a very scary thing for me because I was raised to provide for my family from a Dad who was raised thru the Depression and held very strongly to those values. To not be able to be the "provider" is difficult. Luckily God has blessed us tremendously; my wife has a really good job and my kids are grown (basically). We should make it, if barely, financially. But I still need to overcome my up-bringing and allow myself to not be the bread winner.

Upon graduating, I plan/hope to become a Personal Chef and do some catering on the side. I will likely also work part time at a restaraunt (or 2) on the side. That will supliment our income and give me a lot of additional knowledge; lots more people to learn from.

Now, one of the coolest things about this whole life change; my daughter is going to school with me! This is really an exciting aspect for me. Sam & I are very close (our whole family is), but to do this together with her is really special. I am so stoked to do this with her. Our schooling is an intensive 6 month program. One of those months we will spend in Avignon, France learning from special instructors, Executive Chefs from restaraunts from the area, and we will stage (internship) in a restaraunt, bakery, or the like in the area. This will mean neither of us will be there alone...we'll have that support present. That will be so helpful for both of us.

So, I plan to continue to blog somewhat regularly as the day approaches...BTW, that day is 5Jan09 - first day of school. My last day of "work" is at the end of December08. I don't have a solid date yet...working that out. I'll blog any updates, concerns that may mount, share my nerves, and the like. Then when we start school, I'll blog my experiences, what my training is all about, what foods we experience, and so on...

What I ask of any of you that read this is to pray for us...and give us your thoughts, feedback, advise, anything that can help us.

Thanks to all...and to those that created this website. It's great to be able to have the safety of God's family assisting you, watching over you, and of course, praying for you.

More to come...

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