2012 Has been AAAMMMAAZING!

Well, a day late and a dollar short is nothing out of the norm for me these days. Of course it is Jan 1st and I missed the December deadline, but if that was all that has happened I am doing fine. 2012 has brought some of the biggest life achievements for me. In May my other half, my best friend proposed to me. In October I walked with my first of two degrees. In November I broke ground on my first business. And in December I was able to open the doors. Not a bad year if you ask me.

Now with all this being said, it is no wonder why I am a day late. Running a business, especially a bar/ restaurant is something I have always dreamed of doing. Now did I dream of the 60+ hour work weeks, Not really. However it has been so fulfilling and an awesome time each and every day.I have hired a Sullivan Culinary student and handed him my kitchen. Ben continues to blow away my guests with his food. I spend most of my time concocting drink behind the bar and coming up with the next tid bit of knowledge to teach the next guest who may enquire. Our grand opening featuring Dave Pickerell of Whistle Pig Rye went awesome. Just a fantastic feeling to see MATCH growing into the business of my dreams.

 

School is beginning again tomorrow and will add another challenge to my already thick schedule. I would not have my life any other way though. I am not one for having a spare minute. Thanks to my wonderful new Kindle Fire HD from Christmas I can sit and complete my online classes from anywhere:) I truly hope everyone had a great 2012 and that 2013 brings the same:)
Cheers
Veronica Shipman