First things first, I’m the realest. Thank you.
Do you know the story behind the bee dance? Would you like to?
It all started back when I was about 14 and my mother made me a bee costume for my job at the RollerFair Skate Deck in Everett, Washington. She filled the suit with balloons, dropped me off at the rink and thusly a tradition was born. I had long been under the belief that she made me a second one for me when I was in college but she swears, “Nope. It’s the same costume.” Talk about quality craftswomanship!
Save for a few years where I branched out into other looks (one year, I dressed like Dan—and he like me—which resulted in a fight as we impersonated what we felt were each other’s worst traits; another year I busted out my wedding dress), I have been dressing like a bee on Halloween for more than half of my life.
In 2012, I saw this video. I thought it was really funny. Then I thought, I want to make one!
So I did this. You’re welcome.
And then I decided to up the game in 2013, with this. Again, it was the least I could do.
Enter Halloween 2014. The pressure was on. I couldn’t just do the same old, same old. I mean, okay, sure… I probably could have, but I felt it was time to take it up a notch.
The problem? I’m not really a videographer by trade.
So I hatched a plan: I would take my iPhone 5, my tripod (complete with my Joby GripTight, which holds your phone securely onto any tripod), and I would head out into a semi-secluded wooded area to film some clips. It had to be semi-secluded because believe it or not, I’m an introvert and we don’t generally feel super comfortable making asses of ourselves in public dressed as giant bees.
But here’s the deal with something like this: you have to go big or go home. Half measures will not do.
So I filmed some segments in about 15 minutes out in the woods near my house. I only ran across a few people who were walking their dogs. They nodded and smiled at me. I nodded and smiled back. Nothing to see here folks. Just a middle aged bee dancing in the woods.
Then I returned home and filmed the key dance sequences in front of my garage which faces an alley. Yes, one of my neighbors did happen upon my video activities. I smiled at him, shrugged and said, “It’s just this thing…” He nodded approvingly but didn’t seem to need any more information than absolutely necessary.
Then it was time to choose a song and begin the editing process.
Initially, I had the song choices narrowed down to two: All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor, or Shake it Off by Taylor Swift. Both would have been great, but both would have required far more dancing than I was prepared to do.
Because you should know this right now: I have no formal dance training.
I know. Shocking.
Then I saw this sketch on SNL and I thought it was funny, but had no idea it was inspired by this video (because I’m not up on the latest everything, people—I’m middled aged!) And that’s when I knew: I have my song.
The other thing I knew had to be a part of it? All clips in slow motion. The general rule of thumb in all video dance segments: if you can’t dance, it’ll look better slowed wayyy down.
I built the entire video using Screen Flow, the software I used to record all of my class screencasts. It’s not really meant for this sort of thing, but it actually worked just fine.
Lastly, I enlisted some video help from Aidan’s boyfriend Aidan’s Dad (hey, Dave!) who does this sort of thing professionally. (Video, not bee dances.) And I managed to export a nice, HD version of what you are about to see.
So much for without further ado, right?
Happy Halloween.
Love, Cathy
To get the full effect, click on the full page view icon in the lower right side of the Vimeo screen and let’s hear it for having fun in the middle ages.
2014 Bee Dance from Cathy Zielske on Vimeo.
Buy the song on iTunes here.
Cathy Clifford says
Love it!!!!
Corinne says
soo cool! I think the part with the leaves is fantastic – but the whole song is great!
Lara Cousins says
Oh Cathy, you are THE best! Love it, love it.
We just don’t get bees like that here in South Africa!
Breezi K. says
and yet again, you make me want to be you.
Thanks for the jealousy.
Aggie Aviso says
You are the epitome of middle-age coolness.
I want to be like you when I grow up! Ha!
Za says
Great!!!! And now I want to do a video too! (I couldn’t help laughing at the thought of the people you met in the woods!)
Loey says
Woke up this morning and I swear the first thing I thought was “I gotta check out Cathy’s bee video!!” What a great start to my day!! Thanks!!
Dawn F. says
I had the same thought as Loey! Thanks for starting my day with joy!
Sara-Jane says
Yep, definitely an introvert 🙂
Loey says
Oh and yeah…loving your Me the Abridged Version class!!
Verity says
You certainly raised the bar this year. If that’s an alcohol pun feel free to make it a red wine! Well done you.
Theresa Grdina says
Thank you for starting my Halloween off with a smile!!! LOVE the addition of the woods!! Too good for words!!! Well done is right!
Renee says
The robot move cracked me up! Happy Halloween!
heidig says
That was awesome! It’s the best part of my Halloween.
Ainslie H says
That is fabulous – love it !!!!!
Jen says
Awesome!
Kim says
Love the video, but please explain the pun; I’ve been trying to figure it out to no avail!! Adieu, ado? Blargh, I used to be good at puzzles.
Cathy Zielske says
Yeah… it’s been changed. LOL. No pun. Misuse. I NEED AN EDITOR! 😉
Kelly O says
So much awesomeness in this year’s version. Leaf angels, falling leaves, and jumping bees. Made my day.
Holly Corbett says
So totally awesome! What a fun way to start the day! Have a great Halloween!
SherriS. says
Ok, I just have to say it. This is BEElicious! Wiping away tears from laughing so hard. You rocked it out, bee girl. I love this tradition of yours and that you share it with us.
Sharon Kosch says
That was great! Really put a smile on my face. I think even this way past middle age woman could dance like that. Now to think of a costume.
Stacy says
Day. Made.
denali says
Yes. That.
karen says
Hysterical! Thanks for the laugh.
Lisa says
You slay me…now time for honey…
Kathy says
Love you, girl! Happy Halloween! xoxo
Jane says
It was great! And those neighbors who were treated to you filming the garage door sequence were probably the ones who whispered to each other that you and Dan were “theatre people” when you moved into the ‘hood, right? 😉
Melanie A. says
You rock! Great start to the day, thanks!
Christine says
This is, of course, awesome. But I have to admit I chuckled at the “middle age” phrase. For reasons that only make sense to my brain, that episode of One Day at a Time where the mom, Ann, turned 35 and was crying about being middle aged. Barb (Valerie Bertinelli) went into this long thing about the average life span of 70 and how she wasn’t middle aged. Then the lightbulb came on…..half of 70 is 35…,so middle aged. You and I are the same age. Here’s to living to 98!
Yolanda says
Bar: raised. Happy Halloween, Cathy.
I love this tradition. Thank you. Seriously.
Suzelle says
Coolest thing ever !!!
Jamie says
You’re the best! That was fantastic and so well so well done.
Barbara says
Cathy, You are a hoot. Love it
Jen black says
Hysterical!
Donna Boucher says
You are one badass bee!
Love your story and video!!
Bee pattern available?
I wanna bee cool too!
Cathy Zielske says
Mom? Mom? They wanna know if there’s a pattern?
Zenia says
As the children that I teach would say, ‘You are a LEGEND!’
Aniko says
You are the best CZ! We love you and really hope you keep sharing!
Helen says
Worth the wait! Love it! Thanks for doing this. Really.
Marcie L says
So living in Cleveland, I’m like…ok, what’s all the hype? But unlike LeBron’s performance last night, this one did.not.disappoint.
SarahJane says
WOW, I have to hand it to you… you certainly ROCK Halloween! I read your whole post and then, cheated and watched YOUR 2014 video first… because I’ve been waiting in anticipation ALL WEEK. Afterwards, I went back to watch your previous year links and inspirational pieces. Well-played, my cyber-friend….
For the record, it would have been HILARIOUS to see a grown woman in a bee costume running out of (and into) the woods like that. (I’m betting your neighbors think you’re FUN!!!) Find myself wondering, HOW will she up the anté next year?!? HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Cathy Zielske says
I think I’m going to have to leave the country.
Toni From says
Cathy,
You never disappoint. Epic. Hysterical. Cool.
Thank you!
SarahJane says
Slow-motion dance moves…. BRILLIANT!
(Personally, I have ZERO dance skills…. I likely look like a frog in a blender, but S-L-O-W M-O-T-I-O-N….. looked FANTASTIC!!!)
Sue says
Awesome! Love you so much Cathy! Who doesn’t love the bee dance? As always – keeping it real!
Linda G says
From one introvert (slightly older) to another, that was FABULOUS!!!!! Thank you for the grin, smile and all out laugh this morning. Have a great Halloween!!
Amy says
it’s gonna go viral, baby! (or not?)
Jodene says
Oh you just get better every year! Have been looking forward to this since you started posting the teasers and I was not disappointed.Thanks for making me smile and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Mandy says
You have always been my favorite scraper, graphic designer, and blogger … And now this has taken it to a whole new level for me! I adore you Cathy zelski on so many levels! This just made my Halloween!
Cathy Zielske says
Aw, Mandy! Hey girl! How are you?
Kathy says
So worth the wait, Cathy! You have outdone yourself. I hope someday your kids appreciate the mom that all their friends recognize as SO COOL!
cara says
Oh yes! LOVE it!
Tink says
Just like wine Cathy, you get better with age! Outstanding performance I suggest we submit it for the Montreux festival! Could be your breakthrough!
Seriously, adored the video and I started the day with a smile. What’s not to like?!
Carol says
Pure awesomeness…!!! 🙂
Joy says
Bravo!
Leslie F. says
Oh my god. I love you so much.
Signed, the girl wearing a red cape to work today (and feeling pretty damn awesome about it!)
Cathy Zielske says
Really? You are? GO LESLIE!
Audrey Pettit says
Brilliant! Loved this! Thank U!
Beth says
YES! Love it!!
Holly says
The Best!
Happy Halloween 🙂
Lynne says
What a great way to start my day! Awesome ,
Chrystal says
“Nothing to see here folks. Just a middle aged bee dancing in the woods.”
LOLOLOL
You’re great, Cathy! Thanks for starting my day off right.
Susan says
Love it. 365 sleeps until Bee Dance 2015!
Cindy McD says
Got my morning jumping! Well Cathy, I’m 67 years old. My brain doesn’t know that. What makes life bearable is to be able to do what makes you laugh…especially at yourself. In case you didn’t notice I was bumpin’ it out right along with you…yep, right behind one of those bushes. I’m still smiling. Ready to start class tomorrow and be “Thankful” to have humor in my life and be able to recognize it!
Kimberly says
If I am half as cool as you in my middle-age, I will consider it a success. Job well done!
Myra says
My Halloween is now complete.
Deb @ PaperTurtle says
OMG classic, awesome, fantastic, brave, hilarious, love it!!!
Kim says
awesome!
Katie says
The BEST way to start my morning — loved it!!
Lori says
Worth the wait!
Kitsa says
OMG! You keep getting better and better each year. Happy Halloween Cathy!
Elise says
slow motion clap. And the commentary lead up might have been the best part… 😉
Cathy Zielske says
Of course, the slow clap? High, high praise. 😉
Helena says
Loved the video. You made me laugh out loud and put a smile on my face. Thank you. I wish we had bees like you in Sweden 😉
Susan says
Love it! Way to put yourself out there! Happy Halloween!
Pamela Cherry says
Made my day!
You now have a trilogy! I had to go back and re-watch 2012 & 2013 and I must say your dance moves have progressed well over the years! Don’t ever stop!!
Happy Halloween and thank you!
Kary says
You are truly amazing!
Kristen says
Hahahahahahha. You look like such a badass the first time you throw the leaves.
Cathy Zielske says
That was the intent. 😉
Holly says
Happy Halloween, you sweet bee! Thanks for the morning smile and the great tradition. I love the backstory on the costume, btw.
Jacqueline says
This is just the BEST!
Pam Abbott says
Cathy, I have been looking forward to this! Well done! Thanks for sharing, you rock!
Beth says
This was so awesome! I don’t think I will have look at this song the same way again. It has officially been changed forever for me. Love your dance. Love your site. You are an inspiration!
Mary Kay says
You should be on Dancing with the Stars! (No, really. You should be. Those pros can teach anyone to dance! Well, except Wendy Williams, but you’re already way better than her.) They haven’t tapped the vast Scrapbooker demographic yet; you should have your people reach out to them. 🙂
Chris-Ellyn says
Love, love, love!
Erin says
Awesome!
Debbie J. :) says
LOL.
Totally AWESOME!
Keianna says
That Lil Jon video is the worse mess ever, haha. Love you picked that song and totally rocked it! And you had a little Lebron action with the leaves at the end 🙂 you are all kinds of hip today.
Michaela says
I just love it!!! I want a bee-costume like that!
Happy Halloween
Sue Treiber says
Just the best.
You do a wicked Running Bee.
elisa ingram says
i absolutely love this! you just made my day. You are totally rocking that bee costume!
KellyS says
That just made my day. I admit, I missed the previous years’ dances, but I went back and watched them all in order before watching this year’s dance. I can’t imagine what the other people thought who saw your dance out of context, but way to go! Amazing job! Next year you may have to add some “sprinkler dance” to the mix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h371_vOJ_tc
Cathy Zielske says
I am always looking for new moves.
Amber says
Happy Halloween! You R.O.C.K. That is all.
Pam says
You have kicked off Halloween – thanks…
Tracy says
This was awesome. Excellent song choice!
Briel says
Thank you. My day is already a win.
Briel says
Thank you!!! My day is already a win. You are the best!
Nancy L says
Loved it!
Tamera says
Thanks for kicking off my Halloween. New tradition: Halloween must start with Cathy Z and the Bee Dance!!!
Jenell says
That was WELL WORTH THE WAIT and anticipation! Best Bee Dance yet – LOVED it! And you’re so HAPPY when you are “the Bee.”
Happy Halloween, Cathy!
Lisa R says
Loved your bee video! To me your bee had a Matrix vibe to it 🙂 Love your song choice too! You definitely made me smile this morning.
KerryF says
Oh, I so needed this laugh out loud moment this morning. Thanks !!
Lindsey A. says
Perfection!! Happy Halloween!
Wendy says
SERIOUSLY LOVE!!!!!! You are sooooooo amazing. We could “bee” totally BFF’s.
Meg says
OMG I LOVE YOU LOL!!!!! 🙂 happy Halloween!!!! 😉
Anthea says
Absolutely phenomenal – kudos Cathy!
Dianne says
Fab.U.Lous!!! Way to rock it! As a fellow middle ager, you can totally represent.
Deb Beschler says
Oh, snap!! Bee’s in da house!!! Fashizzle….
Hajira says
Love it! You are turnt!
Lisa Russo says
No words. You are the bestest, my friend. 🙂
Jane says
You are awesome! I would have loved to see the people’s expressions who were walking by in the woods when you were doing this. LOL
Debbie says
Brilliant!! Made my day
Alexandra Boehnke says
Oh, I looked all three videos and they are so cool! You rock the world!
Holly says
Total awesomeness!
Lindsey says
Bee dance forever. Love.
kelly says
ah yes; the beauty of the bee. thank you, lovely ms. z!
Val says
You are one badass, middle aged bee!!!!
Laura says
Thank you.
Barb says
Thanks for doing that. It was awesome.
Nicole says
Love !
Janet says
Love it!! Happy Halloween!!!
Helen says
OMG. The funniest thing ever. I never watch videos posted on FB, but that was one I couldn’t miss. Still laughing. You rock!
lisa says
Classic … you made Elaine proud.
Cindy deRosier says
Fabulous!!
Julie says
Your blog ALWAYS puts a smile on my face….but this….this was …epic. LIke others, I already wondered how you’d up the ante for next year….but why worry about that yet??? lets revel in the glory of the 2014 (HD no less) Bee Dance. The song was perfect. My son is always saying “get turnt” oh, for awesome. Thanks for a great start to my day, and I hope you enjoy your last bee wearing day of 2014. 🙂
Leora says
Ok, Cathy! You have MADE MY DAY! Happy Halloween to you, your family and all your followers! I love the idea of the pattern. I think we should all be BEES next year!!!!
JennieB says
I look forward to this every Halloween and you did not disappoint me. You’re the best.
Jenna says
Hahaha – “Nothing to see here folks. Just a middle aged bee dancing in the woods.” Love it! Thanks for your Halloween enthusiasm. We have a one-size-fits-all pumpkin costume. I just may have to pull it out & dance for the kids.
Karen says
Oops….you did it again!! AWESOME! Hail to the Queen Bee!!! Happy Halloween, Cathy!
Karen S says
Hard to believe you’re an introvert. Really awesome! Happy Halloween Queen Bee.
Jeannine says
You sure brought a smile to my face! Will look forward to next year’s video. Happy Halloweeeeen…………….
Britiney says
I think it’s completely hysterical that you were worried about what the people in the woods (and the neighbors) might think but asked Dave (someone you KNOW!!) to help put the video together!! LOL!! The only sad thing about this is that it can never be topped. Great work, CZ. Long live the bee!!!
Cathy Zielske says
It’s true, it can never be topped. I feel like this may well be the swan song. Although I have ideas for next year. I do…
Oh and Dave? He showed me highly entertaining videos that he was part of, so I figured, it was only fair.
Carla Hundley says
Wonderful video,
so fun for everybody!
Happy Halloween!!!
Carla from Utah
Roseann says
Absolutely Awesome! Love that you do this. So inspiring.
Brandi says
Turn down for THAT! Truly hysterical! I love it! I can’t quit laughing thinking about walking through the woods with my dogs and running across that scene! Bawawahahahahah You are the best! Happiest of Halloweens to you Queen Bee!
Madeline St Onge says
Love it and you Cathy, this is great LOL
Cheri says
You are my Shero. That is all.
Mica says
Love it!
Tiffany B. says
Epic Cathy! Just Epic – love the bee.
Isabel says
You rock this world !! Was hilarious and you make my day. Love to see your bee every year.
Thank you! <3
Lida says
Bee-a-u-tiful!
Tracy says
You are one badass bee. This made my day!
Dawn Carp says
That was awesome! Great song choice.
Kim L. says
So awesome and inspirational for us other mid-to-late 40 year old Moms!!! Since I’m fairly new here, I had to go back and watch the other 2 as well. What a great dose of happiness!
Thanks Cathy!!!
CIndy E. says
EPIC badassness! Love it and can’t wait to see next’s year version. Bring on the chocolate!
Kerri Bradford says
You are the most awesomest bee there’s ever BEEn. 🙂
Well worth the wait.
xo
k
Maureen says
You totally rock the Bee costume!
Thank you for posting this video. It’s a great reminder that we need not be 100% serious 100% of the time. And this was perfect timing for this reminder.
You. Are. Awesome.
Vickie says
You never fail to entertain and delight! Thanks.
Teresa Mucha says
You are the bees knees!
Hallie says
That was…..freaking awesome!!
Angie says
Beeautiful job!
Tricia says
Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeelieve me…that made me smile! 🙂
Katie says
You rock!!
Marilyn says
Laughter is so good for the soul and my soul is feeling fine thanks to you. I’ll be smiling all day long.
Heather says
LOVE IT!! Made me laugh to think of your neighbor coming out and seeing you or the dog walkers.. You got guts girl!!
Carlam says
I’m usually not one to wish for life to fast forward, but I seriously can’t wait for the 2015 Bee Dance!!!! You’re just awesome!
Glenda says
Jeepers creepers, everyone’s comments are mine as well, so re read all the comments and that’s my opinions as well. Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Julie says
Oh My God! Laughing my middle age but off over here! Thanks for the fun way to start my Halloween! 🙂
Alice says
There’s a reason you rock. This might be it!
Kristi K. says
You are a bonafide BAD ASS!!! Thanks for this Friday treat. All the LOLs
Barb in AK says
Cathy, I think I found your blog and started following you around the time you had your first bee dance— It’s what convinced me I needed to stay here! 😀
Thank you for keeping the tradition, no matter the looks you got while filming!
It wouldn’t be a complete Halloween without this!
(Have you been to the store today? I remember you said you even wear the outfit there) 😉
Cathy Zielske says
Barb, as it stands currently, I have no plans to leave the house. Now last year, I had a physical therapy appointment in the morning and then went to Target, all with the bee costume on. My PT guy couldn’t believe I’d go out in public that way, but he was sweet about it. And at Target, I noticed some people would giggle but others would not look at me at all.
So interesting. But now, I’m already dreaming of next year.
Missus Wookie says
Yeah! Thank you for that smile at the end of a long work day.
The music made my much-more-badass beloved peer around his monitor to ask me what I was listening to. Explained that it was you and he nodded sagely – he remembered the previous bee video and knows who CZ is. Been hanging around scrapbookers for too long me thinks’.
Barb says
Awesome!! You are a most excellent bee! Your dance may not lead me to the flowers but it does make my heart sing!!!
Jacquelin G says
You are the bee balm! Thanks for making my day!
andrea says
This is the best! So freaking awesome.
Wendy says
Loved it! A much anticipated Halloween tradition for me! Keep doing it!!!
Tambur says
I admire you on so many levels. Now, I think I love you.
That was ab-fab!!!
Dalon says
you never disappoint!!! this is FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!! because of the annual BEE, I’ve decided to be Wonder Woman every year – I am a mom after all so I qualify 😉
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
and thanks so much for keepin it real!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kellie says
YOU are AWESOME
Cindy says
Cathy, you are a KILLER bee! Love your sense of humour.
Nancy G says
What a wonderful way to start my day! This is fabulous and put a huge grin on my face!!
Thank-you…now I’m off to watch all the links in your post. Have a wonderful day.
SusanL says
And they say that the bees are disappearing! Now I know what’s happened. They are all off In a secret location practising so as not to be(e) put to shame. I adore the silliness. Keep it up!
Justine says
You are hilarious and I love this.
Jayne says
Cathy – You’re the Best. Love it! Big Smile.
Kim L says
You ROCK!! How fun – Happy Halloween!
Cori says
Raising a bag of Reese’s pumpkins in your honor right now. Cheers!
Lynn Herrick says
Truly amazing – you outdid yourself.
Colleenf says
Thank you, just….thank you!!!! Love it.
Marina says
Big smiles here =D You are awesome!
Lisa Lewis says
Oh my goodness that was the best thing I’ve seen in ages. I was laughing the whole time (with you, not at you!) but just loved how professional it looked and loved the way you had all the backgrounds – fav bits were throwing the leaves in front of the garage and on your back making angels in the leaves. Very well done – you rock!
Annette says
Oh! You make me smile. You are the best.
Stacey says
You are just too darn funny! Can always count on you for a laugh. Thanks for sharing 🙂
And of course, that will have to go in my WITL album now…
{vicki} says
OK!
My Halloween is now complete!
Thanks Cathy!
You’re all the “BUZZ”
Nicol says
Thank you! That was the best! Happy Halloween!
Cara S says
What a buzz.
Kim Smith says
Cathy, you never disappoint with the Bee videos! Lovelovelove it!!!
Happy Halloween!
Carolyn says
Awesome. Totally made my day.
Nancy Nally says
You are completely insane. I admire that in a person. 😉
karen q says
That was AMAZING!!! I loved it. You can dance much, much better than I can. Happy Halloween!
Abby P says
Wow – you are one incredible woman to go to all that trouble to entertain us!! You’ve set the bar WAAAAY high on this one – it totally lived up to the hype. Love the “bring-it-bitch” attitude! Here’s (and “cheers”) to the queen! Happy Halloween 2014!
Judi Church says
Oh. My. God. You ROCK!!!!! I wish you lived next door so we could have fun together!! I love this!!!!!!!!
Sandra L. says
Surly you jest. You can not bee an introvert!
Jill S. says
You. Crack. Me. Up!!! After attempting to teach 20 super-excited first graders today, this video and your written post are the perfect way to start my weekend! Thanks for the laughs.
Sheri says
Loved your bee dance Cathy! Also proud to be part of your inaugural bee-ing at the Skate Deck so many years ago 🙂 Maybe next year you’ll bring out the skates!?
Cathy Zielske says
Wait? Is this THE Sheri??? Holy awesome! Do YOU remember me wearing this costume? Because I don’t, but my mom swears by it!
Barbara says
I love it – I’m never disappointed. Now I’m looking forward to next year! I think the Shake It Off or All About that Bass would have been hilarious!!
Jonni says
You make me want to be a bee!!!!
Christine K. says
All Hail the Queenbee!!!!
justasiam says
ha, ha…your kids are probably hiding somewhere or left the country?? You’re the “bee’s knees!!”
Christine (A&M Momma) says
belly laugh…robot got me! will you bee my friend? 🙂
glee says
I like the bee in the shades! And those bobbly antenae are the bomb. Go middle age bee people!! (I am a middle age orge w/green hair and horns at my hospital job today!)
Cathy Zielske says
Love it! I bet the patients get a kick out of that.
Patlyn says
Loved your past Bee dances, but you totally rocked it this year. I could just imagine your neighbor strolling by and you stopping, nodding your head, and then going right back to the dance. You rock the Bee Dance Cathy!
Caroline says
My Halloween is now complete!
Joanne says
you outdid yourself this year Cathy!! I loved it. You’re fabulous.
Cyndi says
I’m sure I am the first to say so, but you are the bee’s knees. (Don’t burst my bubble.)
Cathy Zielske says
Dan gave me a card this morning that said the same thing. I’LL TAKE IT! 🙁
Whitney says
I love Halloween. Watching Scariest Places on Earth used to be one of my favorite things about this holiday. (I once did an overnight ghost hunt at the historical former Mansfield Reformatory- where The Shawshank Redemption was filmed.) Now one of my favorite Halloween traditions is watching your bee video! It’s been a long and fun-filled day, and I finally got the chane to sit down with a couple of fun-sized candy bars and watch your video. You did not disappoint. Rock on, CZ!
Cheryl:) says
Couldn’t wait to get home from work and see your “Bee Dance.” Love it!!!
Liz Lumsden says
You are one crazy bee! Very entertaining. I am so glad you didn’t have any of the moves that video you got your inspiration from had.
Marie says
You are so amazing, it’s beyond words! You are an inspiration and this was pure bliss! Thank you! This absolutely made my day!
Cynthia F says
Definitely your best one yet! Great editing. And you really showed that introverts can bee fun, too!
Lynn Hamm says
Love the story of the bee costume and the video.
I want to be like you when I grow up!
Margi says
Do I dare say what everyone else has already said…yup
I LOVE IT…YOU ARE AMAZING
Karalyn says
Love it…hilarous!
Debbie in AZ says
Truly great! Here’s to lightening up in middle age! You ROCK!
Merry says
LOVE Love LoVe!
Lisa Shireman says
Can you bee any cooler? I think not. Thanks for making me smile today.
ekaterine says
you’re AWESOME. absolutely RAD!!!!!!!!!!!!
kim says
You just made my day !!!!! LOVE IT
Karen Lee says
Nice job. My favorite one yet!
KnitterPam says
more fun than us middle-aged women should have. what’s also funny is trying to explain to your family what you’re laughing so hard at on your computer…
Michelle says
Love it! My favorite one yet!
eek! says
Seriously this video made my day. Loved it and love you!
Jennifer says
You’re a nut! I love it!
Ruth says
Cathy, you are bonkers … but brilliantly so!
Mom & Dad says
Another great dance. How cool to hear from Sheri from the Skate Deck. You haven’t changed a bit. Love Mom & Dad
Cathy Zielske says
YES! My own PARENTS left me a comment. VICTORY! Love you guys. And Mom, you should be very proud of that costumed masterpiece. It’s the best.
Scrappin2boys says
I just took my boys to Skate Deck in Everett. We live in Bothell, but the school rents out the Skate Deck once a year. I bet it hasn’t changed
Carol says
Best.Bee.Dance.Ever.
Especially loved the Bee in the woods, seriously, Cathy, that was the best. Thank you!
Sammi says
Nice. I loves it.
MaryAnn Thomas says
The bees knees! Brilliant
Liz says
Best bee dance to date!!!! It made me laugh- thank you I needed it today!
Julie says
Why should young people have all the fun?
This made my day!
thank you
Julie
RitaQ says
FINALLY got a chance to see this year’s version of bee dance. (Road trip transition to warmer climate & no internet service – bah.) Echoing all sentiments above. So much fun happening there. I think a screen shot of all 3 years might find a way into PL pages or maybe MeTAV under C – Crazy fun people I wish I knew in real life ~ see also… CZ
Kimbra says
You are awesome! Thanks for sharing & inspiring.
Stacy says
That is the best thing I have ever seen.
Jennifer Scales says
F’ING EPIC!! You are the bomb dot com lady!
Amy says
WICKED AWESOME!!! You and Dave should team up and offer a big picture class on clean and simple bee videos :O)
Iara says
this is soooo very cool! I had no sound in my computer so I could not watch it before, ok, I could watch but without sound. so happy that I saw it today 🙂 you rock!
kayla says
oh my gosh, you are a hoot and a half. so awesome.
Marie Bingaman says
Cathy, I have just “found” you today, September 23, 2017. I think you are TOTALLY AWESOME! Your voice overs for your YouTube videos make me chuckle at least once, and this video shows your spirit. You are my new favorite crafter to follow!!
Cathy Zielske says
Well Marie! Welcome to my little internet corner! : ) Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter, too! Just look on the sidebar of my blog for the link to sign up!