There's Nothing Quite Like That First Phone Call

When you're just beginning your first business venture, there truly is nothing like that first phone call. An inquiry about what you can do for a customer; an order. And let me tell you - there's truly nothing like it, when the call is coming in for 150 CUPCAKES IN A WEEK! Now, don't get me wrong, I couldn't have been more excited to get my first opportunity to reel in a client (that wasn't family, friends, or co-workers, because they want me to bring them goodies on a daily basis), but after the initial excitement calms down, there is so much left to plan. I guess I hadn't realized that I was a little more ill-prepared than I had thought. How much do I charge? Can I get it all done in a week? Where do I store 150 cupcakes? How to I travel with 150 cupcakes? - Let's just say, I had a lot on my mind that first night while I was trying to figure out how much this was going to cost, financially, mentally, and physically. Truth be told, I was still excited. I knew that no matter how hard I had to push myself, I would make this happen. And I couldn't be more grateful for the friends and family that stand beside me today. This call came in  and I had the support of the world beneath me, ready to carry me to the finish line, as if I had just broken both of my legs. I was offered help to buy boxes, and help to bake, and help with pricing. I may have found that I have a gift with my knack for baking, and I love it dearly, but I have a true gift - the best friends, family and co-workers that I could ever ask for. i just hope when I "make it big" I'll still have the time to thank them every day for all that they have already done for me - and I haven't even started baking yet!
Did I forget to mention that the cupcakes are due to be delivered on Monday, June 4th...Yes, you heard right, I still have to get my butt out of this chair, get in the kitchen, bake AND FROST (don't forget about the best part of a cupcake - the frosting) 150 cupcakes. I believe I also forgot that I'm making 6 different kinds of cake, and 5 different kinds of frosting. And then when I've made today's cupcakes, I need to find room in my refrigerator to store them, and tomorrow, once they're all frosted, it's going to be even harder to have enough room in the fridge...guess I ought to start re-organizing and get thinking!
Don't you worry - you will hear back from this little girl who started from nothing and somehow finished baking 150 cupcakes and delivered them to a very satisfied customer. This story is not over yet!