Time off from baking

I've been taking some time off from baking, for a multitude of reasons.

Alvin and I have decided to treat ourselves to a big trip to Africa later in the year, and since we will be going in the peak season, I feel the impetuous to do my research/bookings during any spare time I can get in order to secure whatever camps/permits necessary for our travel dates.

Work has been pretty grueling and has been taking a toll on my body and mind. And since baking can be physically tiring as I have to stand on my feet for a couple of hours straight, I feel even more fatigued after a session.

I've noticed that over the course of these past few months, I've lost sight of the macro picture. I need to work harder on the values I hold dear to me - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, self control. I'm thankful for Alvin - he always reminds me of the verse from Luke that John F. Kennedy used in his presidential inauguration speech: To whom much is given, much is expected. Which makes me question, what have I given back of late? So I shall be taking some time off to work on myself.  

修身，养家，治国，平天下