then it will be a miracle because you know I have THE WORST sense of direction of all time and I have to take a car to a plane to a plane to a taxi to a subway to a train.
I bet that you can guess by the post title where I am today [New York City!].
And why I was so MIA last week [work + tutoring during finals + prepping for NYC!].
No, there is not a parade that I’ve dreamt of attending for 29 years and no, I am not giving that Peruvian restaurant on the Upper West Side another chance to turn me inside out. [See NYC ’09 post here.]
I am going to meet with Seth Godin.
Seth Godin is considered America’s greatest marketer. He writes lots of books I find HUGELY helpful in my life and my professional career(s). He has a blog that is great. And he’s smart. Really smart.
And at 4pm EST today, I’ll be sitting in a room with him, discussing all things marketing, probably talking about the Mocha Club, and possibly going over the fact that HEY I KEEP GETTING MARKETING-LIKE JOBS BUT I DON’T KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT MARKETING (but I want to) SO TEACH ME PLEASE.
And by “don’t know everything.” I mean, “I’m a former elementary school teacher who was trained in many-a-thing, none having to do with social media marketing in 2010.”
Seth is hosting a seminar for 11 people in New York mid-May and I am one of the 22 finalists trying to get one of the 11 seats around his desk.
I’m pretty thrilled to just get 1 seat today, but it would be rad for me to have that same seat in a few weeks to learn. learn. learn.
I’m wearing my pink cardigan because pink goes well with my skin tone- pale. I’m bringing my laptop, mainly because it looks important, not because I plan on showing him any of my facebook albums. I’m staying on the same street as Magnolia Bakery and somehow, by the grace of God alone, I will not have a cupcake.
I am going to have a really good time- in the interview, on the train, with my friend Sara Beth, walking down the streets.
And maybe, just maybe, I’ll get to see New York again in a few weeks.
[And. Your prayers would be appreciated. For the travel. For the interview. For the etc. that comes to your mind. Gracias.]
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WOW! That is so cool! I love his work and I will certainly be praying for 1) safety for your travels, 2) wisdom to ask & learn what you need for your future goals, and 3) enjoyment of the experience because sometimes we are meant to simply enjoy the moment – soak up the good stuff, throw out the rest.
I love trips to NYC – so jealous! Have a GREAT time.
How exciting! Praying you get the opportunity to sit and learn under someone who really knows his stuff.
So awesome! I’ll pray. Good luck!!
YAY! Way to go, Annie. We’re traveling with you, via your inside scoop here. I hope you make the final 11 because then we’d get to go back too. 🙂 We think you’re great at marketing — what is marketing but sharing your passion for connecting with people?
I keep hearing about Seth Godin’s book, Tribes. Everybody’s telling me to read it. I must get me a copy!
Go Annie Go!
Pumped and praying.
Wow! That sounds like a great opportunity, Annie. I just finished Linchpin a few weeks ago, and I must say, Seth Godin radically changed my approach to my work. Have a blast in NYC!
Annie,
Have a great time!
Praying for safe travels and a good trip.
Oh Annie – have a BLAST!! And as for those cupcakes . . . chances are there are none left. I brought home a sack full this weekend!!
Go Annie Go! Have fun in NYC…I’ll be praying for you!! Let me know if there’s anything I can do for you. 🙂
Exciting! My husband is a HUGE fan of Seth’s!
I’ll be in NYC in a couple of weeks shooting a wedding. I love that city!
Good luck!
Praying for you friend. I do hope it’s okay to call you friend. I really think we would be if we met in real life.
What an awesome opportunity. So thrilled for you. I know God is doing mighty things in and through you. This is no small reassurance of that.
Good luck with the cupcake thing. I’ve been on the eating-lifestyle change journey like yourself. The call of the cake is strong. You can be like David against that Goliath!
Wow Annie that is awesome!! Prayers ascending.
This is so exciting Anne! I love NY and you of course!
Wow!!! THE Seth Godin gets to meet THE Annie Blogs??? Cool!
I will absolutely pray for you and your travel and your interview!
You are so insanely lucky!
So exciting – good luck!!!
I love that you used the word ‘rad.’ Hoping this happens for you!
ha! just now reading this. no wonder you said ‘nope!’ before i even finished the “do you want a magnolia cup…” question last night. went for wellies instead. 🙂 LOVED seeing you!!
I want to be you so bad it freakin hurts.