This is my first venture into the world of blogging. I've always been a private person and reluctant to spill my thoughts to the public; however, at the urging of close friends, I've create this blog as a means to share my experiences with friends and family during my upcoming time at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. I have enrolled and am making preliminary preparations for my trip to France in November
I am 47, established in my career as an airline pilot, and perhaps too old by some standards to be running off to Paris on some misguided adventure. My friends are a little shocked yet very excited when they learn about my "sudden" trip.. A little background may shed some light on my motivation.
For those who know me well, it is no surprise that I love to cook. I find myself happiest when I am preparing a meal for friends and guests. I can remember as a young 22 year old, I was eager to impress a date. I consulted some of my older peers and was told that cooking a nice meal would impress her. They provided me with a foolproof recipe that was easy to prepare, yet would be sure to impress. Well, ashamedly, I don't remember much about her, but I do remember and can still smell the wonderful aroma of the Fettuccine Alfredo that I prepared that night! Thus began my interest in cooking.
With age and experience came refinement in my cooking. As most cooking enthusiasts can attest, the more you learn about cooking, the more you realize how little you know about cooking. I find myself at a point in life where I am weighing the virtues of my career vs. quality of life and the pursuit of my passions. As I reflect on my accomplishments and experiences I "see" accomplishments that should make me feel satisfied, yet I feel a lack of fulfillment and boredom. I guess that may seem strange to some as they view my profession as an airline pilot as exciting. But, it's TRUE! We all need new challenges to grow.
So, here I am inspired by the likes of Julia Child, and Kathleen Flinn and the many others who have embarked on new adventures later in life. I have enrolled in the Basic Cuisine Course at Le Cordon Bleu. I have taken a leave of absence from my airline job. I am cramming French every day. AND, I am excited beyond belief for my new adventure to begin.
Stay Tuned.......
For those who know me well, it is no surprise that I love to cook. I find myself happiest when I am preparing a meal for friends and guests. I can remember as a young 22 year old, I was eager to impress a date. I consulted some of my older peers and was told that cooking a nice meal would impress her. They provided me with a foolproof recipe that was easy to prepare, yet would be sure to impress. Well, ashamedly, I don't remember much about her, but I do remember and can still smell the wonderful aroma of the Fettuccine Alfredo that I prepared that night! Thus began my interest in cooking.
With age and experience came refinement in my cooking. As most cooking enthusiasts can attest, the more you learn about cooking, the more you realize how little you know about cooking. I find myself at a point in life where I am weighing the virtues of my career vs. quality of life and the pursuit of my passions. As I reflect on my accomplishments and experiences I "see" accomplishments that should make me feel satisfied, yet I feel a lack of fulfillment and boredom. I guess that may seem strange to some as they view my profession as an airline pilot as exciting. But, it's TRUE! We all need new challenges to grow.
So, here I am inspired by the likes of Julia Child, and Kathleen Flinn and the many others who have embarked on new adventures later in life. I have enrolled in the Basic Cuisine Course at Le Cordon Bleu. I have taken a leave of absence from my airline job. I am cramming French every day. AND, I am excited beyond belief for my new adventure to begin.
Stay Tuned.......
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