11.09.2011

Today is my birthday, I am now 25 years old! I was never one for birthdays but even more so now. The world is in mourning for the terrible terrorist attack on the twin towers and all of the people who lost their lives 10 years ago today. I too join them, it's so sad but also important that we remember it. I really feel for all those who lost loved ones :( The footage from the days events always leaves me feeling in shock, I don't think anyone will ever be able to watch it without being in disbelief.

On a lighter note, I got driving lessons for my birthday, which is fantastic :) When I lived in the city I never bothered learning to drive as I would get the subway everywhere but now I live out in the country it's important that I can drive. I also have a car sitting waiting to be driven!! Well, it's Russell's car but I am sure we can share it, haha!

Besides my driving lessons, my favourite present has been my Hummingbird Bakery, Cake Day's book. It's amazing! For anyone who has never heard of the Hummingbird Bakery - then shame on you! Only joking, it is a London based bakery where they bake the most delicious and adventurous cakes known to man, I suggest you order yourself a red velvet cupcake and enjoy the ride to Heaven :)

I love baking but I am not very good at it yet so I thought I would start from basics - Vanilla Cupcakes. Astonishingly, they were a success! Much to my own amazement, I would have to say my electronic hand mixer made all the difference. Lesson learned - there is no point in baking if you do not have the necessary tools. Enjoy the pictures!