1. roommates that force you to go to yoga.
2. repaying favours.
3. great soundtracks.
4. watching a movie while under a return of the jedi blanket.
5. being reminded of India.

1. my fantastic wedding cake team.
2. happy accidents.
3. structurally sound layers.
4. mixing cake decorating with dance parties.
5. the beautiful wedding of my two friends and the love they have for one another.

Congratulations K & A. I’m so happy that I have you in my life.

1. sewing in the laundromat.
2. wheelie carts.
3. getting rid of the obnoxious bedazzling on my new sandals.
4. the anticipation of seeing the results of months of hard work.
5. laughing so hard you fall on the floor.

1. mod podge.
2. watching kill bill while sketching wedding cakes.
3. a fridge full of groceries.
4. laughing during yoga class.
5. safety in numbers.

1. laughing at the ridiculous things people post on the internet.
2. having confidence in my skills as a cake decorator.
3. self-righteous indignation.
4. friends who love me even when I’m dumb.
5. great endings.