As I was attempting to bake red velvet cupcakes for the red, white and blue potluck we had last week at work I started thinking...

I would never have the opportunity to be baking for a bunch of people if I didn't have this job. I have baked or prepared a dish to pass numerous times for the people I work with. I do not cook, bake, nor do I do the betsy homemaker thing very well.

This is my avenue to practice. And you can feel comfortable knowing if you screw up, the people around here will still appreciate you and at least choke down the crappy cupcakes. But like any other job, this should only encourage you to do better next time.

A concept like this can be applied to other aspects of this job and life. I never would have had the opportunity to plan the drag show of my dreams on campus or be able to meet some famous and hopefully soon-to-be-famous artists and entertainers. I would also never have been able to run the interview process (one of my favorites), be apart of important decision making committees and give feed back to make this a better place for those who will experience it in the future.

It feels good to know you have accomplished something for the greater good, whether it be for those who are here currently or those who will be here in the future. Just like how good it feels to know people are eating what you have prepared for them to enjoy. I truly believe that food is the ultimate way to a feel-good time.

Needless to say the cupcakes turned out well, everyone seemed to like them. I want to give a special thanks to Andy who always eats what I make. ( Even though, I think its just to make me feel better :)