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{my first vlog – Count Up!}

March 25, 2010 · 60 Comments
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Yeow! My first vlog :]

and PS. no baby Gus…

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  1. Kodi says

    March 25, 2010 at 9:47 pm

    You are TOO cute! I think I know what that number is…I have a very strong feeling. I’ll DM you because I think I’m so right I don’t want to give it away. HA! Talk about confidence. ;)

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  2. Amanda @ This Is Mimi Leigh says

    March 25, 2010 at 9:48 pm

    Adorable!!! She speaks. ;) With an accent. (At least to me. haha!)

    And I’m dying to know what that number is. Suspense!!

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    • Gussy says

      March 25, 2010 at 9:55 pm

      Girlfriend, I’d love to hear YOU speak — you Tennessee girl ;]

      Reply
  3. Jaimie says

    March 25, 2010 at 9:51 pm

    Hmmm, I think I know what the number is. You look VERY happy!!!

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  4. Heather Thomas says

    March 25, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    You are too adorable! I have no idea what that number is…but I’ll keep checking!
    P.S.-I LOVE your hair!! :)

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  5. QuatroMama says

    March 25, 2010 at 9:55 pm

    You are adorable.
    Seriously ADORABLE!

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  6. Myra @ My Blessed Life says

    March 25, 2010 at 9:59 pm

    So adorable! I’m beside myself with excitement! :)

    Oh, and your “accent” sounds perfectly normal to me!

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  7. Kathy says

    March 25, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    Hello sweet daughter………..LOVE.YOUR.VLOG…………you’re making me “puddle” over here…..so very proud of you!

    Mama Gus

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    • Gussy says

      March 25, 2010 at 10:47 pm

      I LOVE YOU, MOM! :]

      Reply
  8. Bay says

    March 25, 2010 at 10:09 pm

    Yay for first vlog! I feel like I “know” but I’m probably pretty clueless. Love the count-UP =)

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  9. Nicole Jeannette says

    March 25, 2010 at 10:14 pm

    Yay for Video-logs! Cute blog!

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  10. Mindy says

    March 25, 2010 at 10:23 pm

    You are adorable! I love seeing vlogs after I’ve been reading a blog for a while.. it’s always so interesting to actually hear their voice! :) I don’t know if I’ll ever vlog.. I’m video shy. heh

    Per your request, I registered a Gravatar. I hope it works on this comment!

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    • Mindy says

      March 25, 2010 at 10:25 pm

      P.S.- not a Baby Gus I see?… I didn’t think so, but I still thought about it… hmm…what could it be…

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  11. Franchesca says

    March 25, 2010 at 10:30 pm

    so that’s what a vlog is ;) hmm… what could it be??? I am anxious to find out!

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  12. Paige says

    March 25, 2010 at 10:30 pm

    Well, I was wrong ;) BUT I’m still super duper excited to see what could make you THIS happy! It must be AMAZING! I can’t wait!!

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  13. Meg says

    March 25, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    You are even more adorable now that I’ve heard your voice! Love it!! Hmmm…I wonder what the countdown is for??? I can’t wait to find out!! Have a fabulous, fabulous, fabulous night!!
    xoxo~Meg

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  14. Raylene says

    March 25, 2010 at 10:43 pm

    I am so excited for you… you look SO happy!!! I can’t wait to find out what it is… i’m thinking a huge deal with a company to sell your products?! it may be totally something else… I’m just going to put up a guess here and there! :)

    what is the 22% thing to the right?

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  15. Neely says

    March 25, 2010 at 10:46 pm

    Caaaaaant wait to find out! Loved the vlog :) please do more. Love your cute accent!

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    • Gussy says

      March 25, 2010 at 10:47 pm

      Neely, I do not have an accent. You have an accent. {Where do you live again?!}

      hah.

      Reply
  16. Paige says

    March 25, 2010 at 10:47 pm

    So cute! Love all of your products and enjoy reading your blog! Have a great weekend!

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  17. Stacey says

    March 25, 2010 at 10:50 pm

    You are so cute!

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  18. darcy @ m3b says

    March 25, 2010 at 11:00 pm

    Heart you, gussy girl.

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    • Gussy says

      March 25, 2010 at 11:04 pm

      I heart you back, so happy we met @ Blissdom. x10

      Reply
  19. Muthering Heights says

    March 25, 2010 at 11:09 pm

    Errr, I’m being eaten by curiosity, No baby Gus? I HAVE to know the exciting secret!!

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  20. Gary says

    March 25, 2010 at 11:10 pm

    Congrats on your first vlog!

    I guess the PS means my second thought was wrong then, which still leaves my initial thought intact then (though I don’t think it’s right either!) :)

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  21. thegypsymama says

    March 25, 2010 at 11:11 pm

    OK, seriously? I just want to pack you up into my Gussy wallet, since the two of you are both so adorable!!

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  22. Jaimie says

    March 25, 2010 at 11:12 pm

    Aww I’m excited! Your huge smile makes me smile! :] I have no idea what it is but i will check back daily like always!

    Its so fun to put a voice with the name/blog/picture!

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  23. ~love says

    March 25, 2010 at 11:21 pm

    well, i’m so happy for you no matter what it is. you are HAPPY, girl! radiating. and so very cute. =)

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  24. Kjirsten says

    March 25, 2010 at 11:25 pm

    Yay!!! Can’t wait!!! By the way you are too cute!! :D
    <3
    Kjirsten
    http://sewgraciouslyblessed.blogspot.com

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  25. Erika says

    March 25, 2010 at 11:37 pm

    you are too cute!! i’ve been following your blog for a bit now, and am in LOVE with the ruffle. I’ll get around to ordering one tomorrow!

    And I feel like a total dork, but you definitely inspired me to break out my sewing machine and actually SEW. I figured I would be a total failure, but I just finished my first project tonight :) Just wanted to let you know you lit a fire under one person out there.

    You are so rad for having such an awesome business!! Have a wonderful friday :)

    Erika

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  26. Katie Howard says

    March 25, 2010 at 11:47 pm

    I’m DYING TO KNOW!!…was so good to hear your voice and see your beautiful f <3 c e !!!!!

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  27. Angela @ Homegrown Mom says

    March 25, 2010 at 11:53 pm

    Oh you are too cute! I was really hoping you’d say “Yeow!” though :)

    Are you opening a shop? Like a not-online one?

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  28. PeachRainbow says

    March 26, 2010 at 1:45 am

    I Can’t wait to know! Wonder how that number will go up :)
    And it’s so Nice to “HEAR’ you!

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  29. kim says

    March 26, 2010 at 4:17 am

    omgosh!!! i want to know….. sounds REALLY exciting by the big smile of ur face…. cant wait!!! :)

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  30. Corrie says

    March 26, 2010 at 5:15 am

    I’m taking some guesses at what it is but I can’t say for sure. Whatever it is, it must be big because that smile on your face is huge!!

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  31. Hana says

    March 26, 2010 at 5:53 am

    Ok so my first thought was wrong….you cleared that up in your PS note. I haven’t a clue what it is. Must be good though. Like the vlog! Have a great friday!

    Hana

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  32. Lindsay says

    March 26, 2010 at 7:00 am

    I see Gussy bird :)
    I don’t know what I thought your voice would be like, but it is different of course. Gosh, if you ever hear my accent you are gonna flip.

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  33. 50centlove says

    March 26, 2010 at 7:18 am

    Sneeky, Sneeky YOU!! :o)

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  34. Jenn B says

    March 26, 2010 at 7:44 am

    So cute! I am excited to see what that number is for!

    But I didn’t think you had an accent.

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  35. Ahmelie says

    March 26, 2010 at 8:02 am

    Sweet vlog! It’s spring in MN and the sun is shining, how could it get any better?? :)

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  36. Sara @ Happy Brown House says

    March 26, 2010 at 8:22 am

    Yeow! You are too cute! I’m sure whatever you’ve got up your sleeve will be fabulous! And I love hearing you talk! This TN girl is digging your accent.

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  37. Tina @ Life Without Pink says

    March 26, 2010 at 8:32 am

    How exciting, can’t wait to hear!!!

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  38. Blair@HeirtoBlair says

    March 26, 2010 at 8:40 am

    I could not adore you more. GO UP, NUMBER, GO UP!!!

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  39. Imperfect says

    March 26, 2010 at 9:26 am

    So fun to hear your voice! The midwestern accent speaks of family to me (lots of folks near and dear to my heart are from the area). So excited for you and whatever journey this count up is taking you on. Can’t wait to hear more!

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  40. sarah says

    March 26, 2010 at 10:36 am

    Sorry, but you DO have a midwestern accent. My grandparents are from Wisconsin, so I’m quite experienced with it. :P I bet you wouldn’t be able to guess where I was from based on my voice. ;)

    Anyhow, I found you on twitter, and checked out your blog. Well, you just make me smile! You have such crazy, happy energy here. Awesome!

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  41. Ashley says

    March 26, 2010 at 11:34 am

    You are just the cutest thing ever!! And I love your accent- I’m from Texas and have a HUGE Southern drawl.
    Can’t wait to find out what the surprise is.

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  42. Celeste says

    March 26, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    Girl, you are killing me!! I want to know – NOW! lol!! (yes – sometimes I can be so impatient!)

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  43. Ruthanne says

    March 26, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    You are so adorable!

    Can’t wait to hear the good news. :D

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  44. my girl thursday says

    March 26, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    Oh man, now I want to know. The whole “I know something you don’t know” kills me! Can’t wait to find out!

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  45. amy @ twirl bird's blog says

    March 26, 2010 at 4:26 pm

    Secrets and surprises are both fun and frustrating!! Sounds wonderful and I’ll stay tuned to hear the news. :)

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  46. elycia says

    March 26, 2010 at 6:47 pm

    hi! nice to meet you, i’m here from freckled nest. i like video posts :)

    Reply
  47. mandie says

    March 26, 2010 at 7:14 pm

    Ooooh- I can hear the Michigan in your voice- now I know what I sound like to everyone here! ;) Yippee! Proud of ya!

    Reply
  48. Karen Davis says

    March 26, 2010 at 11:09 pm

    Loved your VLOG.. and also stopping by because of the Freckled Nest giveaway… but wanted you to know that I’ve been following you, even before her great giveaway! Keep up the wonderful blogging!

    Reply
  49. emily anderson says

    March 27, 2010 at 11:10 am

    *heart* you gussy! super cute!

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  50. brianne sheppard says

    March 27, 2010 at 11:55 am

    oh how exciting! You’re adorable! Found you through Freckled nest :)

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  51. Valerie says

    March 29, 2010 at 11:25 am

    Hmm I wonder what it is!

    Cute VLOG! You’re adorable.

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  52. Pamela says

    April 19, 2010 at 2:23 pm

    Congrats on the vlog. Can’t wait to see what the news is. Full time Gusster??? Thank you for starting my day off right. Your joy oozes through the keyboard.

    Reply
  53. Michelle says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:37 pm

    Now I want to do a Vlog! You are so darn cute, Maggie…I just love ya!

    I have no clue what the count up is…unless it’s you being able to finally quit your day job. ;) {you know, since you already said there is no Baby Gus on the way………..yet}

    I’m so happy for you & all of your success…thank you for mentoring me, rooting me on and cheering me up. xoxo

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  54. passport in my pocket says

    April 24, 2010 at 5:27 pm

    You are too cute!! Love you stuff :)

    Reply
  55. susan says

    May 1, 2010 at 10:15 am

    to move???

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