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Jolene Handy's avatar

You are amazing, Maddie! 🤗

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Maddie Burton's avatar

YOU are the amazing one, my sweet friend. 💕

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Jimmy Lee's avatar

Congrats Maddie on securing your internship (which just started a few days ago) at Boulangerie Mamiche! Will have to check out this bakery next time I get to Paris. All the best with it! And to echo another here in the Comments section, think many of us are never too old for Imposture Syndrome haha - but hey, they say you don’t conquer fear or doubts through thought, you conquer it through action - which you certainly did!

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Maddie Burton's avatar

Thank you so much for your fabulous words of wisdom, Jimmy…and please do add Mamiche to your list, it’s a very special place! 🤗

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Sandra Ann Miller's avatar

One way to remedy Imposter Syndrome is to thank your future self for opening the door. You set this all in motion. Each step forward is a reward for that courage. Congrats, Maddie. Savor every moment. ❤️ xo

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Maddie Burton's avatar

I absolutely adore this advice…and as always, every bit of your sage wisdom and perspective. Big hugs, my friend!

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Sandra Ann Miller's avatar

The fucking typo, though. LOL. Now corrected. 🤦🏻‍♀️ So happy and proud for you, Maddie. xo

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Jenovia 🕸️'s avatar

More adventures?! 😍 Incredible!

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Maddie Burton's avatar

Yes!! And more time to refer back to your list of recommendations and complete my Parisian experience scavenger hunt 😍

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Chris Anselmo's avatar

Yay! So glad to see your name pop up in my inbox! I've missed your dispatches. That's so exciting about the internship - how long does it last?

And is that Wally, full grown??

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Maddie Burton's avatar

You’ve got a Wally eagle eye there! Can you believe how big he’s gotten?! 🥹 I’ll be away for a few months…so it’s definitely a big adventure. I’ll be relying on your writing to help me through all of the inevitable moments of adversity, my friend!

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Chris Anselmo's avatar

Wally is one of a kind!

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Kim Van Bruggen's avatar

Lovely update! I've been thinking of you and wondering how you're doing. Thriving by the looks of it!! Love your photos. Congratulations on all of it. (And will be thinking of you during your internship and sending you lots of good energy from the west coast.) xo

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Maddie Burton's avatar

Kim, the positive energy is much needed and equally appreciated! You’re the best. 💕

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civil winters's avatar

ummm...what's not to love here? great news! catio 2.0! delicious summer adventures! and i saw that to-do list, and it's absolutely *delightful!* :) cheering you on - what a whirlwind! <3

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Maddie Burton's avatar

A whirlwind indeed! I feel so very cheered by you 🙌

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Amelia Wilson's avatar

So so so excited for you!!!

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Maddie Burton's avatar

You’re the best cheerleader around, Amelia! 🥰

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Brenna's avatar

I was just wondering how you were doing. Congrats! So much change! New Mexico! Paris! Ahhh!!! So happy for you and I really hope I can visit your boulangerie in the fall!!!

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Maddie Burton's avatar

Brenna, you must let me know if you’ll be traipsing through Paris at any point…I would love to meet up! ❤️ Thank you SO much for the sweet words!

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Susan Shapiro's avatar

Hooray!!! I’ve missed you! It sounds as if life is what you want/need it to be. Very happy about the catio! Did you sell your house in WA? Any chance of a trip to Honeoye somewhere in there?

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Maddie Burton's avatar

I’ve missed you so much, Susan…and I’ve been so busy with bakery life and my commute this summer that I’m severely overdue in calling you! My brother is keeping the WA house safe…and I wish I would’ve had the forethought to book my travels through Honeoye 😭

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Jeanne Callahan's avatar

Congratulations! I am curious to learn whether the internship is similar to an apprenticeship. Do you have a defined period of time for it? Will it potentially lead to a certification of some type or to more structured role at the same bakery?

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Maddie Burton's avatar

Jeanne, these are such great questions! While it won’t lead to a formal role at this bakery, and doesn’t carry any certification with its completion, I suppose it’s like an apprenticeship in that I’ll be learning directly from my more experienced coworkers. I’m so excited!

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Victoria's avatar

BRAVO, Maddie! Ummm please can you teleport some orange blossom brioche when you get back to Paris! Great to hear your news. Cheering for all these wonder-filling events, for you. There's a LOT of hard work between these lines. You so deserve these good things.

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Maddie Burton's avatar

Let the teleportation commence! I am so warmed by your sweet words, Victoria. Thank you for being you! ❤️

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Robynne, PhD's avatar

Ten Thousand Waves is a dream! I’m glad you’re enjoying New Mexico. It’s such a special place. And congratulations on the new position!!

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Maddie Burton's avatar

SUCH a dream…I wish I could move in there! Thank you so so much, Robynne 🤗

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Kate McDermott's avatar

You have caught an incredible wave, my dear!

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Maddie Burton's avatar

I’ve felt buoyed by you the entire ride, Kate!

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Kate McDermott's avatar

💕

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Zoë Björnson's avatar

SO inspiring! I hope to one day sample the baked goods you make.

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Maddie Burton's avatar

I’d love us to get together over a pastry one day!

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