12/17/2024

Today started with me attending court for my ex-foster kid. I needed to speak to the judge and make it clear my ex-foster kid is struggling. I think the judge heard my concern. 

Then another trip to the post office to send more boxes. 

Today I finished off 42 chocolates and started 66 chocolates. Making chocolates is a 4 step process. 1. Put the chocolate in the mold, let it set

2. Add the filling, let it set

3. Add the bottom, let it set

4. Decorate the chocolates

I usually have multiple mold trays going at once in different stages of this process. 

I made three sales today. I sold 7 boxes. Very exciting. 

Until tomorrow...

12/16/2024

Such a busy day. Mailing gifts, running errands, work, chocolate, business class and wrapping presents. So much to do. 

Until tomorrow...

12/15/2024

Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate. 🍫🍫🍫

Until tomorrow...

11/11/2024

I spent the whole day getting ready for my trip. I have to get the automatic plant waterer to work, make sure the bucket is in place to catch my mail, pick up prescriptions, all sorts of last minute things to do. 

Until tomorrow...

11/10/2024

Now that the van/camping stuff is organized and ready to go, I needed to pack my clothes, shoes, boots, food. I made both Bolognese and chili to take for the first few travel nights. I hate having to cook after driving 4.5 hours. I bring items in a plastic bag and heat them up. How do I heat them up in a van? I boil water and then put the ziplock bag in the center of the pot. The edges can't touch the sides. With the Bolognese, I cook the spaghetti and put the plastic bag in with the spaghetti. Dinner is served! 

Until tomorrow...

11/9/2024

Now it is time to prep for my final trip in 2024. I leave for Joshua Tree in a few days. I took all my equipment out and reorganized it. I have these bins that hold different things: 

* camping/RV stuff like an axe, first aid kit, folding shovel, flashlights, etc

* Kitchen stuff: measuring cups , small food processor, plastic bags, etc. 

* Pet stuff: paper for the bird cage, food, snacks, dog life vest, etc 

* Entertainment and electronics: small game, coloring books, colored pencils, ear buds, mini projector, mosquito repeller, etc. 

It's easier when I am organized. 

Until tomorrow...

11/8/24

I am spending a lot of time perfecting my fillings for the chocolates. Did I put too much orange juice? Do I need more instant coffee? Over and over again to get it just right and written down. 

Until tomorrow...

11/7/24

I went to a "Marketing your business" class and then an orientation for a program that helps small business. I'm on my way!! 

Until tomorrow...

12/14/2024

I had a packed day. Making chocolates, mailing boxes, etc. Tis the season. 

Then in the evening I had my "starting a business" class. Tonight was not that exciting so I made chocolates while class was on. 

Until tomorrow...

12/13/24

What a busy day! First I woke up and made some chocolates. Then I went to my doctor, where she put in for some tests. I can't believe how different I feel since the last time I saw her last week. Pretty much all the pain in my chest has gone away. 

Then I came home and finished making some chocolates because I was going to take them to a client in the afternoon. I also had to box up chocolates to get into the mail. I got on the road and got part way to my clients when I realized the traffic was horrible on a rainy Friday afternoon, so I turned back. My client was very nice and saying I can bring them over tomorrow. 

Then I went to my acupuncture appointment. I'm having this weird pain under my jaw. So she did some needles supposed to help me deal with that. 

Then I raced to the post office to mail the box. Then I raced home to get on a zoom meeting with my new bookkeeper. She's a colleague of mine when I worked at a client years ago. We've kept in touch.  Now she is going to make sure my chocolate business books are good. 

Then I came home and decorated some holiday chocolates that I made. I brought them to my neighbor's holiday party. It was a busy day. 

Until tomorrow...