so begins a new series on Joy the Baker… wherein I make notes to myself. how to live. how not to live… and how it’s ok if I burn the cookies.
BE BOLD, because no one will be bold on your behalf.
Take the leap. Stand up straight. Mix coffee and cayenne. Try glitter shoes. Pay your own dang rent. Make your own dang way.
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ruth
omg, glittery shoes make everything better. no joke.
Holly @ Confession of an Actress
I was just talking about this kind of thing with a friend the other day. How it’s so important to get out there and go after what you want. Make bold choices and keep moving forward. No one will do it for you. I’m going to enjoy these notes to self. :)
Living The Sweet Life
You are bold. We all just need to remember that we need to OWN our boldness … and glitter shoes – yes!!
I bought a pair of blue gitters, and they make the dullest of days shine
xo
Violet
“Fortune favors the bold.” – Virgil
:)
Joy Wilson Serena
Saw your blog mentioned in a women’s magazine and it caught my eye because your name is my maiden name – yes I heard all the Joy name jokes while growing up – anyway, love your blog and I have tried several of your recipes and they have been wonderful!
joythebaker
we have the same name!!
Chrissy
Such a great idea! I do think you are bold, by the way.xx
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Rezia
Love your blog and your recipes. I also kinda like that “Be Bold” is also the slogan for Blackberry Bold. I would wither up and die without my BlackBerry. So this says so much to me on so many levels.
Melissa @ Journey to Marvelous
Amen to all of these things! Looking forward to the next installment. :)
Iris R.
Right before I saw this post, I just booked a ticket to fly to Iceland. It’s my first overseas flight by myself and the note to be bold coincides perfectly. Thank you!
Sara
BE BOLD, because no one will be bold on your behalf.
This may have just become my new mantra!
Jenny
Thanks joy, this is something I needed to hear. You are wise beyond your years and I love your posts! This is starting to sound like a spam comment, so I’ll shut up now!
Chris
“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” -Dr. Suess
Rocky Mountain Woman
HAH! love love love it….
Pay your own dang rent indeed!
Luu
This is such a great advise!
I should be “bold”, too.
I should not think about what people think about me…
:)
Melanie
Ur note is also for me. Keep writing… I need it.
Kate
Oops – I meant to add a link to my comment. Sorry ’bout that! Here’s the post: http://wp.me/pcdoH-Ai
Kate
Happy Friday! I just wanted to de-lurk and let you know that I mentioned your blog in my “Blogs to adore” post for today. I suppose I should also thank you for having such an awesome site – I’ve made a bunch of your recipes, and they’ve always turned out fantastically.
Have a good weekend!
Eleanor
Joy, I’m obsessed with you. That is all.
Eleanor
Columbus, OH
Julie
Hi Joy, thanks for everything! I believe that everyone needs a little shove to strive for something better. You are totes awsome!
Krystina
Literally was thinking about this last night before tucking myself in for the evening. I was thinking how ready I am to stop hiding behind mediocrity and to start leaping forward and be who I really am! Insecurities, man. They’ll eat you alive if you’re not careful. But – we totes own those little buggers. Insecurities can get a pie in the face, while we dance away in our five-patterned outfit and fancy glittery shoes. Can I get an amen?
Thanks for being you, Joy. You inspire me.
Camelia
“What ever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it! / Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.” ~ Goethe
cheyenne
i should write this one done as well!
xo, cheyenne
anna
good advice in general but…the rent is too damn high.
Gaby
So excited for this new addition to your blog! One of the reasons I love your stuff so much is because of the life info you intersperse among the deliciousness. It’s like recipes for your belly…and for your soul.
Becca- cookie jar treats
I wish there were a “like” button on here. So I guess I’ll create one [like] <—- *click* :)
purelylori
Just want I needed to read today! Perfect timing
I need to start doing more BOLD things in my life and yes burn lots of cookies along the way too for me :)
kelli
be bold.
be brave.
that’s my motto. keep on going, joy!
chloe
I have been thinking a lot about ‘courage’… what it means, how to be courageous, and most importantly how it will enhance my life. I think it starts with being bold. Yeah, Joy!
Kate @eatrecyclerepeat
I heard from a TEDtalk that the original meaning of “courage” was to tell the story of who you are with your whole heart. I think of that when I need to live boldly.
Maggie @ A Bitchin' Kitchen
I love your posts like this! I have you “turning twenty one” post in my favorites, and re-read it all the time…even though I’m 28 and should know all the wisdom and stuff on there by now :)
Kristen M.
Something I struggle with constantly … my life is currently the opposite of bold. Thanks for the kick-in-the-pants reminder!
Priya Sreeram
cheers to that !
Salee
thank you for reminding us joy!!!!
love yeah….
Lisa | With Style and Grace
you are so freaking cool. I love this idea!
Sophie
Gold! …and no, I wasn’t meaning to rhyme, but hey, I’ll consider that a bonus. That is just the word that came to mind when I read your statement. There’s moments when statements like this just hit home and I think “Gold”. Thanks Joy.
Jamie
If I haven’t said this before, I should have: Amen, Sistah!
Ellen
Love this. I sometimes think if I do the bold thing I’ll fail or get weird looks but when I do it usually ends up being the most successful thing. Funny how that works.
Also. Cayenne and coffee. On my to do now list.
Amielle
I’m very excited for this! I could definitely use some little reminders now and then. And being bold seems like a good place to start. :)
Greta
amen sister!!
Kirsten Spear
Yes!
I’m looking forward to this series!
Jen Sagar
I love this! I don’t know if it’s because I recently turned 30 but I’ve been working on the whole, “be bold” quest. I have recently worn skirts with less than tan legs, embraced lipstick (even in bright coral!) and have recently worn a tomato red skirt, even though i’m less-than-slender and have been told to only wear black on my sizable bottom. And you know what, it seems to be working. People are responding to my boldness, and I kinda like the kick of confidence it’s giving me. Thanks, Joy for spreading the be bold love. I’m on board for sure!
Meggie Wallace
I super love your blog! Not trying to suck up or anything, but most of your stuff really inspires me :D
I plan to sit down with the mini me and make those glitter shoes. Can’t wait!!!!
Lots of love for Southern Indiana
Amy
Love it.
Love your blog – and love your cookbook! I just received it as a birthday gift and I’ve been reading through it like a novel as I sit on the couch, holding my sleeping baby. It doesn’t get much better than that.
I also love your “almost burnt salted caramel sauce” recipe — I made caramel for the first time this past weekend (someone else’s recipe) and thought I had ruined it as it came out darker than expected and was a wee bit bitter. However, it also had a lovely deep, rich toffee flavour. My husband likened it to a Skor bar. I came across your recipe a few days later and found out that this is exactly how you make your caramel sauce! Thank you for reassuring me that my thought-to-be-messed-up caramel is just fine (delicious even!) just the way it is.
joythebaker
i love this! thank you for leaving a comment Amy! i love just a bit of bitterness in my caramel sauce! you’re doing everything right!
Jen | Localette
Yes ma’am!!!
Sherry
Nobody can be a better you than you!
joythebaker
that’s real.
Calantha
Hm. I wish paying my own rent was an option.
elena
Be Bold and Beautiful? :o)
http://www.randomlyhappytoday.blogspot.co.uk
Poohster
Joy,
Those words are so inspiring me!!
Thank You!!
Jacqueline
Wholeheartedly agree!
Sarah
Word. ;)
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theantiquepearl.blogspot.com
Lindsay Y
Love it! I will start being bold today! Watch out world!
joythebaker
get at it!
Tiffany
YES!
Margarita
thank you joy! everyone could use some boldness, especially me…
Emily
I love that simple quote – be bold!
Funny side note: in college I worked at Starbucks and every morning, one of our regular customers would pull a bottle of cayenne pepper out of her purse and have us add some to the bottom of her cup before we made her latte.
Celeste
yes.
Cristine
Love it! Sometimes we all need a little reminder to get through the day when our mojo has left the building. Thank you.
Yesenia
Nice work, Joy. I hope you got some inspiration from SEXY NOTES TO SELF:
http://ninaparks.blogspot.com/p/sexy-notes-to-self.html
Lauren
Great advice and awesome new post series! I read your blog everyday with my morning coffee and I just love the fun snippets into your life…and your recipes of course!
sandra
amen
Christine
Oh, I love this! I love this series idea, and I love the note for today! How lovely and true.
Kristen@Slender Kitchen
Glitter shoes will be my first step, and maybe some red lipstick
MonicaP
Most empowering statements above. I also wanted to say ‘thanks’ .. your site has let me to some incredible cooking sites (my new fav, Roost).
cakefairyblog
I started writing a happy list today. Anything that makes me happy even for a second goes on that list. Really enjoyed seeing this post. It’s your life so do what you want!
Willow
Love this! This is a note to yourself that is a perfect note for me, as well. I look forward to the rest of this series! :)
Jeanette @ Mary's Pastry Lab
another advice i’ve learnt from this blog aside from “own it!” :) you rock Joy!
Ingrid @ Jammy Chicken
It’s like a muscle you need to learn to flex, just like any other. The first few times, it kinda hurts, but after that it starts to feel good – strong – and then it begins to come naturally. Good luck, and go do something bold every day!
Crystal
Thank you!!!! Exactly what I needed to read this morning!! Off to being BOLD!
Nisha
I love this “BE BOLD” tee my husband received from his workplace. Though it represents the phone BlackBerry Bold, it is a good reminder. Just like this post :)
chefroommate
Glitter shoes are definitely a part of being bold! I wore mine to see Barack Obama, and he spoke to me! Sparkly shoes will bring your bold self good luck! I’m gonna wear my today now just to see what happens – thanks for the get up and go!
Lee
What a good message!!! My personal boldness doesn’t involved glittery shoes, but involves starting a new career as a massage therapist at age 48, my first business loan approval a few days ago at age 50. Heaven knows what boldness will thrust itself upon me today, but your message will remind me to take a leap. Thank you!
MJ
That was inspiring :)
lis
you watch say yes to the dress don’t you? is this inspired by the son who told his mom to “be bold” when she was having a hard time picking a dress? because that moment totally made me tear up and i hope it inspired anyone who watched it. plus, it’s great advice!
Elizabeth
I’m already loving this little series!
Meghan @ After the Ivy League
Love this. I need to try glitter shoes. I had a dream about them last night, which is weird, but I’m taking it as a sign from up above that I need to try glitter shoes.
Amy @Macncheesenpeas
thanks for the words of wisdom&inspiration!!
katie mazur
loved it! especially about the glitter shoes and making your own dang way :)
Ernestine
You wrote BO BOLD but I like it!
raina
Oh Joy! I am sooo looking forward to this! Isn’t is amazing how much those two words can change you if you take them to heart? BE BOLD!
The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh
A great reminder!
Now I’m off to put some cayenne in my chocolate soft serve.
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles
Being bold for yourself is a great concept- so different than just being bold.
Mallory
Thank you…
shawnna
Perfect! Just what I needed right now. Thanks Joy!
Mare
‘because no one will be bold on your behalf.’
i love that, so true. words to remember.
leaf (the indolent cook)
I already pay my own rent, and have done so for years, but the being bold part, I need to work on!
Andra
This is the best advice to give yourself and others. It.s a shame that so few people actually take it. Maybe because it.s easier to hide behind our own fears…
Meki
I need this in my life. I’m kind of confuse what I really want to go. I’m a bit struggling with things and so nervous about going back to school. Will definitely follow this series. Thanks Joy!