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Monday, December 13, 2010

Baking Library Turns Two - 2nd Blogoversary

2009 was a year when I hit the lowest point of my life. My sense of direction, motivation and confidence were lost. I felt that I could not handle any task properly. It was a period of gloom and uncertainty. My fatigue was getting the better of me and I desperately needed a good break. In April that year, I took a hiatus from blogging. It was so long a break that I thought this blog would be closed indefinitely. Meanwhile, I didn't stop baking. I was still trying out recipes and reading my bake books. Sometimes the bakes turn out fine. Sometimes they don't.

Feeling fully recharged, I returned back to blogging in March 2010. The hiatus lasted almost a year. Taking a long break proved to be a wise choice. After the break, I gained a stronger momentum in blogging. Apart from that, I baked more regularly than before and had more confidence to challenge myself and stretch my limits.

I am glad that I made it back to the blogosphere. Blogging has given me a new perspective. Since young, I have never liked writing. The main reason could possibly be attributed to the fact that I don't have a habit of reading books, hence the lack of exposure to various writing styles and techniques. Through blogging and my passion for baking, I learnt to appreciate reading, writing and even food photography better.

2010 is a rather bakeful year for me (cakeful in fact). My first layer cake was born. It was a great feat judging from my own standards. Subsequently, more layer cakes were churned out. I even attempted making a mini teddy bear cake and tried my hands at making log cakes. Although there were other successful bakes like tarts and cookies, cakes dominated my bakes most of the time.

I am thankful to my family members and close friends for being supportive of me baking all this while. Without their encouragement. I would not have come this far. I am also glad that I have made friends through blogging and I have a baking buddy now. Many thanks to my blogger/baker friends for the constant motivation, tips and advice. All of you have truly made my baking and blogging experience an enriching and enjoyable one.

After two years of baking trials and experiments, I am ever more certain of my passion for baking. Baking is an aspect which I would associate myself with in the long run and I would definitely work towards my goal of becoming a pastry chef or a career closely-knitted to baking.

2010 is coming to an end. For me, it is ending on a beautiful note (this is not my last post of the year, lol). With the mood of festivity filling the air, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all my readers, friends and family Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! For the coming year 2011, I hope to buy even more books and increase my baking collection (my collection tripled this year from 20 to 60 books). Most importantly, I hope it will be another fruitful year of baking and blogging. Same goes to all you bakers out there!

Today is the day when Baking Library turns two. Happy 2nd Anniversary (my 1st anniversary crept past quietly since I was taking my break) to Baking Library, my beloved blog! Hope that there will be more anniversaries in years to come and I can keep my momemtum for blogging going strong.

19 comments:

  1. Wow...I would not have know this little history of Bakertan, thanks for sharing it with us ZY. I am very happy that you have found your true passion and I wish you all the best in pursuing it, with lots of good fortune along the way. BTW, you sound like this is the last post of the year...aren't you submitting to Aspiring Baker this month? Anyway, Merry Xmas and Happy 2011 to you too friend. :)

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  2. happy birthday to Baking Library! hehe you have came so far to fulfill your passion well done!

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  3. Wah what a journey! Here's wishing you more exciting and fulfilling blogging years to come!

    And thank you for the precious advice and tips shared when I first started out with my baking adventure!

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  4. That was a moving write-up about yourself. (I think by far, the best. =P) Bravo!

    Happy Second Birthday to Baking Library and the Great Mind behind!

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  5. you've definitely come a long way but hey, you made it! (: with everyone's support, you will have the motivation to keep trying (: all the best and nice knowing you (: (:

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  6. Happy 2nd Blogoversary. I'm sure you will make many more great posts in the year 2011.
    Merry Xmas & Happy New Year 2011 to you.

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  7. happy birthday baking library!! where's ur birthday cake har? :P

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  8. Happy 2nd blogoversary! All the best and hope your dream comes true! Happy baking!

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  9. Happy 2nd anniversary to Baking Library! Thanks for sharing many wonderful recipes throughout the years. Look forward to read more recipes from here and happy baking!

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  10. Happy 2nd Blogoversary ZY. We are looking forward for more baking and posts from you for Y2011. Merry Xmas & Happy New Year 2011 to you.

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  11. Happy 2nd Blogoversary! You have really improved and achieved a lot this year. Keep up with your passion and look forward to more next year. :)

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  12. hey Bee Bee,

    this won't be the last post of 2010. I still have more xmas bakes to do, probably 2 or 3 more rounds to go. Merry Xmas =]

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    Hey Jess,

    thanks alot and Merry Xmas. Hope you have lots of fun with your xmas bakes =]

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    hey Jenny,

    thank you! I will be waiting for you post on Xmas goodies. Merry Xmas!

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    Hey Pei-Lin,

    many many thanks for being so supportive all along. If I am the great minh behind this blog, you are one great motivator and supporter. Merry Xmas and hope you have lots of fun dining, wining and baking =]

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  13. hey Jasmine,

    Thank you and nice knowing you too! Look forward to your posts in 2011. Merry Xmas and have fun!

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    Hey Ann,

    Thank you and Merry Xmas. Lets all have a bakeful Dec. Soon we'll all be busy with CNY goodies. lol.

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    Hey Jean,

    there is no birthday cake, haha. I promised myself not to do any layer cakes this month. It will only be log cakes and cookies.

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    Hey wendy,

    thank you and happy baking too! Merry Xmas =]

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  14. hey Grace,

    thanks! I still have a lot to learn from you. Happy Baking and Merry Xmas!

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    Hey Jess,

    Thanks! I'll be looking forward to your 2011 posts too =]

    Merry Xmas and Happy New Year.

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    Hey SSB,

    thank you and lets embrace a bakeful 2011 together. Thanks for iniating the inspiring baker project. Its glad having bakers come together and share their goodies. I made it in time for this month, haha. Merry Xmas!

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  15. Happy 2nd anniversary to Baking Library. Wishing you lots of fun and happiness in many more baking and blogging years ahead! Although this is the first time I visit your blog, it will not be my last. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  16. Happy 2nd Anniversary to Baking Library! Looking forward to sharing on your baking adventures and wonderful recipes!

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  17. Thanks for sharing all your tips and things that you have learnt with us. Happy 2nd anniversary to Baking Library! Gambatte!

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  18. Happy 2nd Blogoversary. Thanks for sharing all tips and things. I learn quite a few tricks from you.

    Regards
    Eelynn

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  19. All the best baker tan =)

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