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“We’re not in Kansas anymore”… the iconic line from the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz, but instead of Dorothy and Toto, it's me and Summit! This is how I feel, as I find myself in unfamiliar territory. After 20 years of being my own boss—having control and flexibility over my work activities, making all the decisions, setting my own hours, etc.—I am now in a new environment.
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Just like Dorothy sitting in her room before the tornado hit, I was at my laptop in my home office when a flash of color crossed my screen: JOB OPPORTUNITY, Lead Buyer Home & Garden Retail. Cue the storm! Suddenly, I was fantasizing about buying all sorts of beautiful things with someone else’s money. My mind was swirling. My husband always said I could never work for anyone else because I was too bossy. I needed a resume, and my last one was from 2006! But then something strange happened. The storm calmed, and an eerie peace settled over me. "You can do this," I told myself. "You have nothing to lose." I’m a successful business owner with a wealth of experience and knowledge to share. (Those self-help books are really paying off.) I downloaded an app, entered my information, and personally delivered my resume and cover letter.
Have you ever had one of those moments where you're not sure what's happening, but you're right in the middle of it? Maybe similar to how Dorothy felt as the tornado lifted her house and dropped it into an unknown land. A few days later, I found myself at West Coast Gardens in South Surrey. My husband thinks it’s hilarious because I struggle to keep anything green alive. But fear not—the plant and flower side of the business isn't my strength; home décor and gifts are!
Cue the set change: I am now working 9 – 5 (anyone remember that movie?). After owning my own business for years and working around the clock, adjusting to someone else’s schedule is interesting. I spend my days learning, listening, and realizing that I am still the boss—of ME! I feel confident, proud of myself, and very lucky to be surrounded by beauty every day, in both the flowers and the people.
If you are experiencing a tornado in your life, maybe it is just providing you with the force you need for a set change.
Creating a beautiful life has always been my mission, and I believe West Coast Gardens brings beauty to everyone who visits. If you've never been, please accept this as your personal invitation. And if you have any ideas of what you would like to see in the way of home décor, let me know (I’m the boss of that area)!! 😊