Day dreamer and Believer

Hello everyone!!! I have been MIA during the past few months because I opened up a home based business that's keeping me busy every single day since the day we started. I have a long story to tell and a lot to share and I'm happy that I finally have the time to do it now.
With all the things that's happening now I have so many what ifs in my mind. I think a lot. I'm thinking if for how long am I still gonna wait for this pandemic to end and start my life as a working and earning woman who's slowly building and investing on her dreams. This waiting game brought out the best in me. For some reason, I feel like I'm already old enough to be still dependent to my single mom who earns and provides for the family. I'm already a college graduate, a degree holder of Doctor of Dental Medicine, but still has no license because of the cancellation of the board exam last May and on December. I have my whole life this 2020 figured already. I started reviewing for boards since last January 2020. I was thinking that after I passed the boards, I will work with my tita as an associate dentist and will still be a part time blogger. Years after I become an established dentist, I want to learn baking and start a pastry shop business beside my dental clinic. It makes me happy whenever I think how my life would have been if this pandemic didn't happen. But things went upside down- waiting became longer and dreams went on hold.

During early June, I decided to try baking again like it was my first time. I tried baking 2 years ago, but everything was a fail. I don't know why the pastries that I tried to bake didn't came up with how it's supposed to look. I tried a few times and repeat it again but still, it failed. Fast forward to 2020 when this pandemic happened and all I was left were notes in preparation for boards, I decided to try baking again as an outlet whenever I feel like I cannot absorb the lectures anymore. I don't have any baking instruments to be honest. I borrowed my lola's oven toaster (the one in the picture above), my tita's extra measuring cups and bought a few basic ingredients- flour, sugar, baking powder.. and started baking. I don't know if it's just me but I'm grateful from where I started. I know a lot wouldn't believe but this oven toaster will forever hold a special place in my heart. It is where Shai Bakes started. It is what I used for the first month where I baked 1,700 + cookies in the first two weeks. I wake up really early because it can only accommodate 6 cookies at a time and we have set our delivery hours during lunch time. Imagine the panic and stress it brought me hahaha! Starting a business means risking the only amount that you have and working hard to make that very small start up into something bigger. I started with a budget of Php 2,000 and didn't expected for it to grow. Being in a business also means being open minded to all the possibilities that can happen. Businesses doesn't become successful overnight. It takes months to years and it requires a lot of guts and hard work.

For the first 3 weeks of Shai Bakes, I can only bake classic chocolate chip cookies. I'm not ashamed of that because it's the OG cookies where Shai Bakes is now known for. I also don't know if people only say it's delicious because most of my first customers are my friends or they just loved how it tastes like. Repeat orders and repeat customers made me believe that my products are worth coming back for. From classic chocolate chip cookies, I decided to add red velvet, double chocolate and s'more cookies.

I was asked once if I could bake something that's healthier and I came up with lemon crinkles and lemon bars. I only have few customers for these 2 products but I want to market it and suggest my customers to try it since I want these two to be appreciated and known in Batangas. Lemon bars are my personal favorite in my menu. It's for you to find out why! :)

I have decided to put cinnamon rolls too on my menu and it surprisingly became an instant crowd favorite!

My blueberry minis started my cheesecake series! It's crazy how my cheesecakes became in demand since September started and I receive orders of it almost everyday.

My first cake was also a blueberry cheesecake which I made as a request from a friend. It's funny to think how everything went so fast. From opening on July 5th with only classic chocolate chip cookies on my menu, to baking a cake in less than 2 months, and now receiving orders everyday (I only have certain delivery days before like twice a week.)

Then came strawberry cheesecake...

And now with added mango and oreo flavors. There are still a lot to come and I'm excited to share it with you soon!

Shai Bakes is one of the best thing that happened to me this year. I may not be able to follow my planned timeline but God redirected me to something unexpected that's now a big part of my life. I'm 3 months baking now and I already have my own baking equipment given by Pau. He never failed to send me a helping hand and show his support even if he's not physically by myside all the time. I also wouldn't be able to achieve all of these without my mom and brother's all out support. They were my backbone and crying shoulder when I feel down and tired. Shai Bakes wouldn't be standing for 3 months without my strong support system and I couldn't be more thankful for their presence. My customers and their orders are my happiness now. Their satisfaction is my satisfaction too.

I really hope this little business of mine would reach more people especially this coming holidays. I'd love to see more satisfied and happy customers with my baked goods!

There's one last thing I want to say, that is to never stop praying and wishing for your dreams to come true. Start small, work hard, and slowly, it will be given to you. Be proud of yourself for what you have achieved.
Advance Happy Holidays! See you in my next posts :)

xoxo,

We all like to give our wardrobe a bit of a refresh from time to time. The thought of having something new to wear, from a pretty dress to new shoes, always brings the feeling of joy to the day.

Affording new clothes, especially more than one outfit, can be a struggle but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done with a few clever shopping tricks.

Going online is the most obvious start to finding the best prices. But with such a vast range of online stores to search through, it can be hard to find what you’re looking for. So, where do you start?

Before you start buying clothes, take a look inside your wardrobe and see which items you would really like to replace. Make a list of the items of clothes you are looking for and your favourite brands or styles. Next, decide how much money you have to spend. Now you have a good starting point to begin searching.

Don’t buy the first items of clothes you see. Just as you would if you were out shopping at a mall, make sure you shop around. Compare prices. Remember to check what the shipping costs are.

What do you do if you’ve shopped around and you still can’t find everything you’d like for your budget? Another option is to spread the cost, so you’re not paying for everything all at once. One way to do this is by using pay monthly catalogues, allowing you to refresh your wardrobe with your favourite labels and fashions.

If you do like certain brands or labels but don’t like the prices, then another way to save money on your clothes shopping is to head to the outlet stores. Outlets could save you up to 80% on normal retail prices, but don’t get carried away and buy clothes just because they have a discount tag. Stick to your shopping list otherwise you will spend too much.

Catalogues and outlet stores aren’t the only way to get your hands on designer labels or great outfits. Vintage shops are a great place to find affordable clothes and accessories. Many stores will stock items from designers that are no longer available in the shops. This means you will have a stylish outfit that no one else is likely to be able to copy.

Wherever you buy your clothes, experts recommend buying items that have a timeless appeal or that can be worn in more than one way. This way you get more for your money. You may want to buy good quality basics and then buy cheaper accessories, which you can update easily as trends change.

xoxo,

Hey everyone! It's been long! I missed you! I'm officially back in blogging and I have a lot to share with you. It's already the Ber month season. Crazy how it felt like we've jumped from March to September because of the lockdowns that happened in each place we lived in. But anyway, the most awaited month is coming and I know everyone still feels excited to prepare and dress up in this season. It's starting to feel colder each day and I'm happy I'm prepared for days like this.

One thing I'm hooked up during lockdown is shopping online. I get giddy and excited as I received weekly packages from shops where I buy random things and clothes that I know I'll be able to use soon. It's just so convenient plus I'm still afraid to go to malls since people flock in there. I want to share you a latest online store discovery that made me realize how girly and "kikay" I am. It's Feelingirldress.com. They have so many posh items to choose from which are perfect for girly girls like me. I love their cheap sweater dresses the most!! I actually like everything under it and I can't decide which items should I add in my cart! Here are my top picks:

Don't you just love this loose turtle neck sweater! It's perfect for the autumn season and it would be more perfect if you paired it with a washed out jeans and ankle boots.

I also loved this cheap cardigan with pockets. Yes, I said cheap because you can avail it for only $10! It's a steal, right? I like how versatile it looks and can be styled in so many different ways!

This is the girly dress I'm talking about. I love all the details in here. First of all, I like that it's in my favorite color, pink and second look at those bells sleeves! Such a statement look! It's such a nice outfit to wear on dates and get togethers with friends.

Last but not the least is my favorite sweater dress. I love how simple it looks, very feminine and easy to style. I can imagine myself looking sweet and charming while wearing this on Christmas day and family gatherings!

Don't miss any discounts and promos for this site. View Feelingirldress Black Friday when you visit their site. I hope I was able to give you an idea of where to shop or how to style your autumn and Christmas season outfits! Stay tuned for more posts coming!

xoxo,

Life Update? Uhm! I'm a business woman already!!! I've been very busy the past few weeks because of the online pastry business that I have opened 3 weeks ago. It was such a big break for me because I am able to fully enjoy what I am doing and it led me to meet new friends and find new inspiration to continue and dream bigger for this small local business. Anyway, speaking of being busy, my routine completely changed since the day I started baking. I wake up at 6am to prepare for everything and finishes all the orders by 12 noon. 1 in the afternoon is my schedule for deliver and I come back home at around 3-4. The time when I got back home is the only me time that I can give for myself (can't still imagine I'm working already!!!) and that one thing I can't erase from my routine is working out. I'm guilty of a ruined workout schedule (I cut it to 2-3x a week from doing it everyday during the previous months) and also guilty of a ruined diet because I eat cookies a lot!

There are times when I feel like I’m bloated before working out and I've searched through the internet what I can use during workouts and trainings to help me direct my body shape. I'm happy I found waist cincher for women! It's a plus plus that it's not only used for workouts but are also designed elegantly so that it can be combined with different kinds of tshirts and dresses of your own preference.

Two workouts that I'm fond of doing are ab and butt workouts, thus, more planking and squats!! I've seen myself getting faster results in doing planks but finding it hard to work on my butt. I personally want to have a well rounded butt because you all know how good every clothes can look if you have it. I came across this article "How to Lift buttocks with tape" and would want to try the suggestions and everything in between in this article. You should def check it out too!

Lastly, I also discovered the use of shaper panty! When I saw it online I didn't knew I had used it before! I used it sereval times in my previous pageants and special events to help me accentuate my curves especially in fitted dresses. I just feel confident and more composed whenever I see myself well made up and standing pretty in all angles.

Hope you're all doing good and safe in your home! Let me keep you updated with a new post again this week!

xoxo,

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