When I first started Sweetlikeg in Copperas Cove, Texas, I was just an enthusiastic creator looking to share my love for decorated cookies with my local community. Each cookie I made was a piece of art, a little slice of happiness that I poured my heart into. From intricate designs to simple, classic patterns, I found joy in the details, the creative process, and the smiles that my cookies brought to others. Eventually, expanding into providing fun and lovable printables for cookie decorators like me! 

But life has a way of shifting our paths, even when we least expect it. When my husband’s military orders sent him overseas for nine months on a rotational deployment, we decided to move to Fort Worth, Texas. It was a big change—not just geographically, but also in terms of the life we were about to embark on.  We recognized that upon my husband's return, his service with the Army was concluding, and we decided that staying in the city and making Fort Worth our new permanent home would be the best choice.

As much as I loved creating cookies, I also had a degree that I worked hard to earn, and I felt a pull to put it to use. The transition wasn't easy. I had to make a tough decision: to take a step back from Sweetlikeg and dive into corporate America, pursuing a full-time career. It was a bittersweet moment. On one hand, I was excited about the new opportunities that lay ahead in my professional career. On the other hand, I missed the simple joy of designing, baking and decorating cookies, of being in my cookie room, letting my creativity flow.

However, this new chapter did not mean leaving my passion behind. I realized that while I was stepping into a different role during the weekdays, I could still nurture my love designing at night and on weekends. Sweetlikeg might have taken a different form, but it was still very much a part of who I am. I've learned to balance my professional life with my creative pursuits. Each cookie and digital product I make now feels even more special, a reminder that while life may take us in different directions, our passions can always find a way to stay with us.

So here I am, navigating corporate America, using my degree, and loving the challenges it brings. But I am also still that same creator who loves to bake something sweet and beautiful. And who knows? Maybe one day Sweetlikeg will make a full comeback. Until then, I'll keep enjoying the best of both worlds—because life is all about balance, after all.

  🖤 G