next time ask for a million dollars

On the way home the other day (from where I can't remember) my james and I had a conversation that went like this...

Me: What do you want for dinner tonight?

James: What do we have?

Me: Dunno...sigh... (long pause) hey...I want to work at a bakery someday!

James: Um oookkaaay...yeah...that'd be fun for you.

Me: I would be surrounded by baked heaven. Think of it! Breads, pastries, cookies, candies...all of my favs!

James: Do it.

Me: (after another long pause) Hmmm, but then I'd probably have to wake up at 2am or some crazy time like that. What's the little saying about bakers getting up early and whatnot?

James: What are you talking about?

Me: Nevermind.

James: (another long pause) What are we having for dinner?

I'm noticing a lot of our brilliant conversing usually revolve around the what's-for-dinner question...anyway, this random conversation was had just a few days before a friend casually mentioned her friend was in desperate need of good, reliable help...at her...ready???........bakery!! Yes, I said bakery! A French bakery and cafe to be exact. So a few phone calls later I am now employed at...a...bakery. It's just part-time, but that will be plenty. It's super fast paced at times and after only 2 days of working there I'm realizing it's going to be a bit of adjustment from my much needed 2 year hiatus of working a full 40 hr + work week. I think it will be worth it though to be surrounded by the likes of lemon madeleines, croissants, pain au chocolat, scones, buttons, peanut butter cookies, carrot cake cookies, shortbreads and the "queen of pastries"...Kouing-Aman. Everything is made from scratch. Everything. She also serves amazing breakfasts and lunches. Lavender lemonade. Oh and beautiful cupcakes. Marshmallows too! I could go on and on...

I think I have some favor from on high. James says next time I randomly throw out a request to please include the statement: "...and a check in the mail for one million dollars, too please."

Oh and in case you are wondering, I do not have to get up at 2am, but rather 5am. Which is plenty early but doable for me.