Dear readers,
What a day!! It was supposed to be the official launch of Edesia Caterers today but it didn't quite make it. I'm not disheartened though, apart from the odd lost day :) I've been making good progress. I am however beginning to really feel the self induced pressure, especially now I have missed my launch deadline. Pressure that makes you go into 6th gear, a gear that actually doesn't exist but is kept lock away in the reserve cabinet. A reserve that most of us humans rarely use, leaving it for those very special occasions, occasions that for some never appear but for others do. Occasions sometimes noted as fight or flight, the gentleman who's physical strength is put to use protecting his loved ones from a violent intruder, the girl who every day of her life ran at an average pace on that one day when being pulled from behind pulls away and runs faster that one could ever dream imaginable, to safety. Quickly assessing the situation in a millisecond you decide to go ut of your norm to stand and fight or run for you life. But I do not sit here in fear like many who do unconsciously step into 6th gear, this 6th gear is formed from a slight sense of disappointment and a huge sense of excitement. Working on a project that initially has no effects on anyone else requires much self motivation. Working on a project that initially has no effects on anyone else needs a tight time frame to work within to help maintain the self motivation. Working on a project that initially has no effects on anyone else can run over time because it was to tightly set to maintain self motivation.
WARNING: creating tight time lines to keep yourself motivated could back fire if you set the time lines too tight. A sense of humour is advised.
Today saw a first mile stone for Edesia Caterers, though not officially running you may remember that we took on our first job last week. Three menu options have been finalised for this event and it's quite a mouthwatering selection, if I do say so myself. My only problem now is, have I made the choice to difficult for my client :) Some of the items on the menu selection are, Salmon caviar sushi rice balls, Mussels with salsa cruda, Cucumber cups with smoked trout mousse, lemon and dill, Gingered chicken cakes with coriander-lime mayonnaise, Asian pork salad, brown and wild rice salad with dried cranberries, mini tuna burgers with wasabi mayonnaise and pickled ginger, Asian fruit in champagne jelly and of course Edesia Caterers very own gluten free Saffron and lime, white chocolate mini cakes. The client asked for an Asian theme as you may have gathered from this sample, which I hope will satisfy them. Admittedly, sending through your first menu options to your first client is .......... oh, like going down to the roughest pub in the neighbourhood, dressed in a mini skirt, 6 inch heels and pink glittered lip stick to ask one of the locals for a kiss under the mistletoe. You're clenching in readiness to feel the punch.
Just gone midnight and I must dash to send off two emails and get some sleep. There's something about getting to sleep before midnight, it could be psychological but don't you feel so better rested, regardless of how early you rise?
So we'll chat soon
