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{I didn’t hear her until last night}

July 1, 2010 · 16 Comments
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Tuesday evening I headed downtown to have dinner with Zack. I picked up Chipotle and we ate together while Z finished up some work. As we were getting ready to leave, I looked outside and saw two different views:

1. This view means we live in the City. It’s part of the Minneapolis skyline — so many offices here, so many people — approximately 400,000 {yeow?}
2. The second view is of the building I used to work at. It’s tan. It’s tall. It’s what brought us to Minneapolis in August 2009. I don’t work there any more, and some times it’s weird to say that.

***

Yesterday was a busy day all. day. long. I loved it! I had a productive morning, an informational phone meeting, a productive afternoon, an inspiring afternoon meeting, and a productive evening.

Look at all the product I have prepped {look up} — so exciting! There are Gussy ruffles everywhere in our home. Hooray!

***

And then, at evening time, when my first ever Gussy assistant hugged me goodbye, I felt a tinge of sadness. {She’s moving back home for a full-time job opportunity and I’m super duper excited for her.} I stared at this basket of Gussy orders 38 million times and every time I felt little butterflies. That USPS basket symbolizes so much for me:

* professional accomplishment
* new adventures ahead
* dozens of learning opportunities under my belt
* friendship + joy

Before my assistant took off we chatted about what we both learned from this and what advice she wanted to share with me. As we were chatting I kept fading out from what seemed like a dream to reality. Am I really having this conversation with an employee? Over the past few weeks I shared a little bit more about the business and every time she replied with, Maggie, you are going places.

I feel like I didn’t hear her until last night.

***

Do you ever feel like that?
Is someone telling you something but you don’t hear them?


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16 Comments
Filed Under: inspiration

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  1. julia says

    July 1, 2010 at 6:50 am

    sometimes yes. i think i can do more and be more in the profession i’m in and when people tell me that, i doubt.
    so excited for all the opportunity you’ve had!!! that has to be awesome!!! you ARE going places!!!!!!!! ;)

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  2. hiyaluv says

    July 1, 2010 at 6:53 am

    you ARE going places girlfriend! i have a feeling that one of these days you are going to be so big that we will see GUSSY stores in the malls like Vera Bradley!

    smiles,
    gina

    Reply
  3. jacquelyn sheridan says

    July 1, 2010 at 6:58 am

    i see my package! haha weird

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  4. Renee CandyStickLane says

    July 1, 2010 at 7:46 am

    ….all the time! And baby you SO are going places! xoxo

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  5. Tracy @ Sweet Harper says

    July 1, 2010 at 7:54 am

    Such a cool post, gave me tears just thinking about your convo. That’s the best and you are incredible!

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    • Gussy says

      July 1, 2010 at 11:16 am

      AHHH! you’re telling me! :] thanks for your friendship & our encouraging chats… I’m excited to get together again soon!

      Reply
  6. Paige says

    July 1, 2010 at 9:05 am

    I do have moments like those, but they don’t seem to sink in until after the conversation has ended. So excited to see that things are going well for you! Keep it up!

    Reply
  7. becca says

    July 1, 2010 at 9:28 am

    this gave me chills reading it. you really ARE going places. such a talented and kind person, you are. so excited for you!

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  8. Meg says

    July 1, 2010 at 9:39 am

    I agree…you are going places Maggie!
    xoxo~Meg

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  9. Mindy says

    July 1, 2010 at 11:03 am

    You better believe it Gussy!!! :) Oh, the places you’ll go!!!

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  10. Emily says

    July 1, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    Love that ironing board photo! What a nifty filter it has or else you have an amazing camera!

    Reply
  11. Sassy says

    July 1, 2010 at 5:55 pm

    You are on our way! NEver give up the dream….. I am in Maple Grove…didn’t realize until now you were also here in Minneapolis!

    Reply
  12. Hannah Braboy says

    July 1, 2010 at 6:13 pm

    That has to be an amazing, joy-filled, bittersweet place to be at.

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  13. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    July 2, 2010 at 12:16 am

    First of all, I hope you have an amazing birthday weekend!

    And yes ~ I listen to people who don’t know me… who don’t love me… when I should be hearing over and over that my value, my worth is in HIM! :)

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  14. Sarah says

    March 28, 2011 at 5:22 am

    You are going places ~ and with people buying your products all over the country, we’ll help spread the news! Can’t wait to get my new spring bag in the mail. I’ll be sure to share with everyone where I got it!!!

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ABOUT MAGGIE WHITLEY DESIGNS:
Maggie Whitley weaves her writings around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges & delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their four young children, live in northern Michigan. She has been writing online since 2008.
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