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Reading is my number one hobby but there are other things I like to do.  One of those hobbies is cake decorating.  I used to work as a cake decorator during my freshman year of college (10 years ago) but it's only been in the last year that I have really started doing it again.  Last week I made my first tiered cake for my old boss to celebrate the birth of her granddaughter.  Here is the end result: 

 It definitely wasn't perfect but I think it turned out decent for a first try.

What other things do you like to do besides reading?

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  1. SilsbeeJune 19, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    That is BEAUTIFUL! :)
    I'll bet your old boss was thrilled with it.

    Besides reading? I will watch tv until my eyeballs fall out. I also love reading (and occasionally writing) fan fiction. (Yup.)

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  2. AnneJune 20, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    That cake looks beautiful! I like to bake. I really love making bread, it makes the whole house smell good.

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  3. NatalieJune 20, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    That is some skill you have!! It looks too pretty to eat! When I'm not reading I'm usually out for a bike ride :)

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  4. Annette MillsJune 20, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    OH, that's absolutely beautiful. I'm planning my daughter's wedding... we're still looking for a cake! I love to cook, but I could never do that.

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  5. LaurenJune 20, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Your cake is beautiful! I love to bake, I just haven't made much time for it lately.

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