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The reason beehind the missing bee (see what I did there?)

October 30, 2017

The reason beehind the missing bee (see what I did there?)

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There will be no Bee Dance for 2017. You should know that right up front. You can stop reading right now if you’re thinking, “Well, Cathy, that’s the GREAT! Now how do I celebrate Halloween?”

I thought I would share the reason why and it’s a very, very simple one: I had a lack of inspiration.

You may or may not know this, but there has virtually never been any planning or forethought that has gone into the years of Bee Dances. As in, I wake up and think, “Oh, this would be a fun song to do!” and that’s it.

After the success of last year, I felt like I needed a REALLY great idea. (Oh, you didn’t catch last year?)

I mean, even after 2015, I wasn’t sure I’d ever do it again. (Oh, you missed that one, too?)

And then 2014 was just a shot in the dark. But I feel like I took it up a notch.

Because the year before was just okay. I mean, it was almost phoned in.

And Year One? Well, I was just a baby then, really.

So hopefully, you’ll forgive me this year. This dance is nothing, if not about inspiration.

And maybe, just maybe, I’ll document my day in costume on my Instagram account story.

Will the Bee Dance return in 2018. You never can bee too sure, my friends.

 

 

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  1. Heather S says

    October 30, 2017 at 7:45 am

    You do you. No worries. Bee well.

    Reply
    • Cathy Zielske says

      October 30, 2017 at 8:10 am

      Haha! I see what you did there. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Susan says

    October 30, 2017 at 8:28 am

    So much fun, thanks.

    Reply
  3. carlajinAR says

    October 30, 2017 at 8:47 am

    We Beelieve you are awesome and thanks for resharing the past years dances…always a day brightener.

    Reply
  4. Lara Read says

    October 30, 2017 at 8:53 am

    Thanks for beeing honest!! We will miss the bee but can watch the previous years. last year was definitely epic!!

    Reply
  5. Christie says

    October 30, 2017 at 9:10 am

    I’d bee up to watching you karaoke in your costume on IG! They ALWAYS make me laugh!

    Reply
  6. Sarah says

    October 30, 2017 at 9:26 am

    I get it, but will certainly miss the bee dance! You rock regardless.

    Reply
  7. Jill B says

    October 30, 2017 at 9:28 am

    Enjoyed the UnBEElievable (I wanted to do it too) trip down memory lane. Always great fun with you. Thanks

    Reply
  8. Kimberly O. says

    October 30, 2017 at 9:29 am

    No worries!! 🙂 Although I was thinking maybe you’d get Cole and the band to play the song that you would dance to. You know, a LIVE band. Ha…. Think of all the outtakes!! (Or maybe it would just be a bunch of outtakes.)

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    • Lori says

      October 30, 2017 at 11:07 am

      THIS – 2018 goals, CZ! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Kathy says

    October 30, 2017 at 9:40 am

    I want to say, dammit Cathy, pull yourself together! What is inspiration but 99% perspiration? How can you bumble this?? Yet, I sit here fighting a migraine, wondering what to stamp today or even if I have the energy, hoping my Puking Pumpkin Dip will be as good as last year’s, and I hear you. Sometimes inspiration needs to buzz around aimlessly for awhile before taking off. You’ve got another year. (OK, more, if you need it.) Thankfully, we have our archived Bee Dances to enjoy. Thanks for putting them together here!

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      October 30, 2017 at 9:46 am

      Haha! I just think that’s funny. I picture someone grabbing me by the shoulders, shaking me, saying, “PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER WOMAN!” haha.

      Reply
  10. CarlaM says

    October 30, 2017 at 9:44 am

    Oh honey…. I’m beeside myself with sadness! Crossing my fingers for an IG Cameo appearance tomorrow of ‘CathyZ, THE Queen Bee’!

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  11. Paige Hafner says

    October 30, 2017 at 9:55 am

    I’m happy to see you sitting on your steps in your bee costume, with a cup of coffee! Looks like fall and it’s perfect!

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  12. Jackie says

    October 30, 2017 at 9:56 am

    Boo, Cathy! Just, boo.

    Reply
  13. Stephanie Desbiens-McDonald says

    October 30, 2017 at 9:56 am

    Oh my goodness, my 6 year old was sitting with me when I watched them all, he killed himself laughing ! Those are awesome! Sorry you didn’t find inspiration this year, perhaps your bee ? mojo will buzz back to you!

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  14. Joyce D says

    October 30, 2017 at 10:01 am

    Do what you need to do. Bee what you need to bee. We truly love you all the same!

    Reply
  15. gabbe says

    October 30, 2017 at 10:03 am

    i’ll miss a new bee dance, but it’ll bee ok beecause we love ya & the previous ones still rock! i will bee checking IG too- have a wonderful day!

    Reply
  16. Candace says

    October 30, 2017 at 10:14 am

    I beelieve. Hoping if I show my daughter these dances, she will see that her “Bees Knees” costume idea is the way to go this year! ?

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  17. June says

    October 30, 2017 at 10:22 am

    We’re stung but we totally get it. This compilation is clazzzic nonetheless! We will try to bee positive that next year will bring a new one. Maybe some Bee-yoncé?
    Happy Halloween!

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  18. Laura says

    October 30, 2017 at 10:25 am

    Five bee videos, helpfully gathered in one place. I know what *I’m* going to watch after work. 🙂 Thanks for the entertainment, Cathy. Hope you have a beeatifically happy Halloween.

    Reply
  19. Dianne says

    October 30, 2017 at 10:59 am

    Better to go on hiatus than bee uninspired. Thanks for putting them all in one place. Didn’t realize I hadn’t seen them all. Good times!

    Reply
  20. Sharon in CA says

    October 30, 2017 at 11:01 am

    You Bee you Cath! Happy Halloween! Thank you for so many wonderful and inspiring dances. I will think of the Bee taking a sabbatical-to recharge and reinvigorate! Bee well my friend!!

    Reply
  21. Glenda says

    October 30, 2017 at 11:04 am

    Oh My Gosh, loving all the “bee” comments and totally understand, sadly, that there will be no????dance this year. Enjoy whatever you decide to do beeecause you are in charge!

    Reply
  22. Maureen says

    October 30, 2017 at 11:07 am

    I’m sure you are aware of the honeybee waggle dance aka twerking. Perhaps you still have time to perfect this one??? and definitely with Cole doing the sound. I’m sure he’d be thrilled.

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  23. Cindy Barger says

    October 30, 2017 at 11:30 am

    I definitely felt a sting as I read this blog post, but the general buzz in all those comments is true – you must bee yourself. Thank you for the beehive of past years’ videos. Maybe next year you will find that honey pot of inspiration. We all beelieve in you. (Ok, these made me cringe but there is no one here to stop me.)

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  24. Joan says

    October 30, 2017 at 11:41 am

    hmmm…Cathy, you’re a verrrrry clever person. I’m reading betw the lines. Maybe not a *dance* but could there something else up your sleeve? Obviously, you, in any form, doing anything, or nothing, makes my day happier. Hope you’re happy too!

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  25. Pat says

    October 30, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    How did you get to BEE so funny! You quack me up. Let’s do lunch someday, it would BEE hilarious!

    Reply
  26. Barbie says

    October 30, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    Oh bummer. I was looking forward to your traditional bee dance.
    Perhaps you could persuade Mr Zielske to put on the bee costume and dance. LOL!

    Reply
  27. Susan Smith says

    October 30, 2017 at 1:31 pm

    Made my day watching these again! Lunch break over, back to work.

    Reply
  28. Carol says

    October 30, 2017 at 1:50 pm

    I thought it would take the sting out of my late month finance “doings” to get the buzz on this year’s bee dance. I’m so sad the queen bee is taking a break this year, but this worker bee will just keep buzzing away at her bills and bank reconciliation. It takes me awhile. Perhaps the queen bee will find some inspo before I finish my tasks. It usually takes me awhile! If not, that’s ok. I’ll just move on to my honey-do list and enjoy the previous years’ dances. Some I’ve never seen before, so it’s like I have a new dance this year anyway! Buzz on!!! Love you!

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  29. Kirsty Vittetoe says

    October 30, 2017 at 2:28 pm

    Super fun!

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  30. Julie says

    October 30, 2017 at 2:30 pm

    Yes bummer, but we get it. You relax do what you do.

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  31. Sheree says

    October 30, 2017 at 2:35 pm

    Tomorrow bee another day. Maybee the “committee of sleep” will provide you with inspiration yet.

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  32. Pam says

    October 30, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    Thank you for sharing all of your bee dances in one place. They are all truly inspirational and so are you! I met you at the MSP airport last year and you truly are fabulous! Bee well.?

    Reply
  33. Sandra B. says

    October 30, 2017 at 3:55 pm

    Elf on the shelf…Bee in the tree? Christmas is coming! Enjoy all your holidays. Thanks for the sharing the latest buzz.

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  34. Anilú Magloire says

    October 30, 2017 at 4:20 pm

    Halloween is canceled. Canceled I tell ya!!!

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  35. RobinD says

    October 30, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    We love you, Cathy. Whether you wear a bee costume and dance on Halloween or not! <3

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  36. Vicky says

    October 30, 2017 at 5:26 pm

    I have to admit . . . Last year’s video was and *still* is EPIC. We got on the Hamilton bandwagon this year and my 13 year old daughter is dressing as Hamilton for Halloween. Adorbs. BTW do you still have that mannequin in your attic? That still creeps me out and I don’t live with you. ? Lol!

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  37. Kathy says

    October 30, 2017 at 5:54 pm

    srill my favourite, hands down. Thanks for the memorbees

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  38. Margie Scherschligt says

    October 30, 2017 at 6:41 pm

    Turn down for what is my VERY favorite.

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  39. Ali says

    October 30, 2017 at 6:48 pm

    oh and here I thought we would see Cole or Mr Z join in this year! Here’s hoping for 2018!..from a Canadian BEE fan!

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  40. debbie eiffert says

    October 30, 2017 at 7:11 pm

    You don’t need to up it every year
    We just love your silliness!
    Some of my best results have been spontaneous with no plan.

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  41. Jeanie says

    October 30, 2017 at 10:36 pm

    Just glad you could pull past years performances out of the hive – and, Honey, you are so much fun! I’m not going to watch the dances tonight, but plan to review them tomorrow morning (something to look forward to and start my day with a smile) Thank you!

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  42. peppermintpenguin says

    October 31, 2017 at 3:56 am

    yer as mad as a box of frogs, aren’t ye!

    carry on.

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  43. Tamera says

    October 31, 2017 at 9:17 am

    Well, geniuses do need a day off. Just know that you’ve inspired Bee’s everywhere… since I work for a Children’s Hospital, Halloween is a BIG deal. Dressing up is practically on our performance evaluations. This year, I’m buzzing around bugging my groups. Thanks for the inspiration. (Wish I could attach a picture.)

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  44. Megan Hoeppner says

    November 1, 2017 at 10:40 am

    Yes, I did just re-watch each unBEElievable flick. Thanks for keeping the fun ahive. I hope next year stings with inspiration abound. Until then, I can’t see a bee without thinking of thee. I was at Mags’ school parade yesterday and did my best to snap a pic of a parading bee to text you, but my photo ended up stinkin’ so I opted out. Nice to have you in my Halloween thoughts, though, friend. I hope you’re well. <3 <3 <3

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  45. Angela says

    November 1, 2017 at 12:40 pm

    Gurl you are unbeelievable! Thanks for the Halloween laughs.

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  46. Abby says

    November 1, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    I’ll miss the bee dance, but it’s something that cannot be forced – it comes naturally via inspiration or not at all. Congratulations on letting it go and not getting stressed out. It’s okay to say “no”. Happy Halloweenie!

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  47. Patti says

    November 2, 2017 at 11:37 am

    Your neighbors must LOVE Halloween! And anxiously await each year’s dance.

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  48. Leanne says

    November 3, 2017 at 3:48 am

    To bee or not to bee….
    Nope not this year! Loved it Cathy – I am new to your blog and hadn’t seen any so a real treat to watch 5 in a row- awesome muck ups. Loved it and enjoy just beeing you. X

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 3, 2017 at 7:11 am

      So glad you were able to get a big giant fix of the Bee dance. Hoping that it returns next year

      Reply

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