After Covid, I was so happy just to participate in an event like the bake wars. The event was primarily advertised as a time to talk and eat delicious foods, but opportunities to discuss the upcoming class registration certainly spurred more conversation between the adults and students. I was able to talk about writing classes with Professor Miller, and a potential history minor with Professor DeWolf. Speaking of the history minor, it actually seems even more achievable than the writing minor. Roughly, all I have to do is take six history courses(classes in the HIS or ATH categories, I believe). Just hearing that made me even more excited to begin.
One of the best parts of this event was seeing some of my classmates come down, partly to eat the food and partly to support me. It was a great feeling. I even introduced them to my mom. The whole exchange was so sweet, honestly. Then, as we talked, Mya went to the piano and played a couple songs! I didn’t know she could play or was even brave enough to play in front of all those people on a whim. She kind of mirrored my situation, in a way. I was so nervous the whole day that no one would like my brownies. I didn’t want to try one and mess up the presentation, so I didn’t even know if it was good until everyone else tried them too. I guess I just had to be brave like her and simply have fun rather than worry if the recipe would come out any good.
Then came time for the contest. There were so many deserving winners on that table(and I definitely thought the apple-walnut cake with a fine white dusting was the best), but, somehow, my double chocolate caramel brownies won! It was amazing and nerve-wracking at the same time. Everyone was so encouraging and thoughtful and I can’t wait to participate in this event next year. Maybe I’ll make some mooncakes next time.
