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Everything Is Scary and Awesome

August 22, 2013 by Joy the Baker 94 Comments

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Can we push the pause button on this whole blogging thing for just a moment?

Can we just be real for a second?

I’m in the midst of shooting my second cookbook.  To say it’s anything other than totally nuts would be a lie.  It’s fun, scary, overwhelming, silly, and filling.  Shooting the cookbook is also pretty all-encompassing.  It’s everything I can manage to keep myself shooting, showered, and clothed.  I think I’ve been wearing the same outfit for three days straight.  No shame.

In addition to shooting the cookbook, I’ve cut my finger really badly on a staple (how!?), I’ve dropped my phone in a toilet,  I haven’t called my parents in far too long, and I’ve been apartment hunting in New Orleans as a brain escape… oh and I’m working on a big video project that I can’t wait to tell you about.

If I were to title this next book based on the dialogue in my head, it would be called Everything Is Scary and Awesome: a cookbook.

I really like to hypothetically title books.

real life

I’m just not the sort of person who can pretend like she’s got everything under control when things feel craaaazy.

Truth is, I’m trying to make this book as great as I can make it.  That means I’m baking all day, ironing tea towels as backdrops, and eating chips for dinner.  I’m totally not complaining.

Other truth is, this is what it’s really like.

I just wanted you to know why things might feel a touch slow around here… or why some recipes might feel a touch savory.  I can’t make another pie right now.  I just can’t.

Consider yourself in the know.  I can’t fake it with you.  We’re all friends.  (and I love you, for real.)

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  1. The Queen of Dreaming

    September 11, 2013 at 9:45 am

    I’m sure your second book will be amazing!!

    https://justsem.wordpress.com/

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  2. Ana Moraes

    August 29, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    I LOVE your blog and I can only imagine how overwhelming everything must be! Your posts are just as fun and as light as always!

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  3. Callie Keiffer

    August 28, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    Apartment shopping in Nola??! YESSSS!!

    So looking forward to your second cookbook, I bake from your first book all the time at Satsuma. Your chamomile cupcakes were in the case today actually. New Orleans would love to have you Joy : ) If you don’t make a move, please visit us soon! Halloween on Frenchman St is THE BEST….just sayin.

    Callie

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  4. Allie @ The Nutritional Epiphany

    August 28, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    Yay a new book!!!! I remember watching a video (or interview) you did once when you said it would be a dream to get another book deal. Congratulations! As stressful and tiring as it is I am sure, just know that you’ve pretty much reached the pinnacle of success in your industry and that is totally, completely, amazing.

    And chips for dinner?! Hahaha you gotta do what you gotta do.

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  5. lyndsay // coco cake land

    August 27, 2013 at 8:08 pm

    heya joy! hang in there… omg i can only imagine …. i like the baby birthing analogy … this cookbook is totally your baby… it will be amazing and full of light and fun and cuteness and deliciousness. i hope you’re able to take some breathers, too, so you don’t completely burn out! sending you posi power vibes! (i love how you share the behind the scenes of your photos… love the tea towel!)

    xo

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  6. Courtney @ Neighborfood

    August 27, 2013 at 6:00 pm

    Ironing tea towels…this is one step to food photographerdom I refuse to cross. I suppose some day….but let’s face it, I don’t even iron my clothes.

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  7. Paula P.

    August 26, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    Your first book had excellent recipes but was also a joy to read (no pun intended). I can’t wait for the next one it looks like it’s going to be beautiful. Hang in there!

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  8. Tracy

    August 26, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    Joy you totally rock and I cannot wait for cookbook number two!! Thanks for keeping it on the real :-)

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  9. mariah

    August 26, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    I want to be as excited about what I do as you are!

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  10. Michelle DuPuis

    August 26, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    Oh good God! Please move to New Orleans. I don’t live there anymore but I’d love to see you start making Cajun food on a regular basis. Imagine all the variations of gumbo you could create. It would be glorious.

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