Nothin'

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I got nothin' for you today. Sorry! I'm in the studio, and feeling much to fragmented to try to do everything, like I usually do. Bet you know the feeling! But you need something to comment on, to boost your chances of winning a bracelet. There are four more to win! Of course you could buy them too... just sayin'...

Have a great day!
xo Kim

Comments

  1. Prettypics123December 8, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Hi Kim,
    You sound busy! Hope you have a productive and meditative time in the studio.
    http://acamphosthousewifesmeanderings.blogspot.com

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  2. Texan Zombie GoddessDecember 8, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    And here I was hoping for pics of the new vacuum lol!

    Enjoy your bead time :).

    Penny \IiiI

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  3. AnonymousDecember 8, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    I do know the feeling but I too have way too much to do at work as well!!! Later, Beth

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  4. Zoe NelsonDecember 8, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    No expectations. But thanks for the chance to enter the contest. Enjoy your day.

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  5. MerikayDecember 8, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    I've been hoping NOT to hear from two prospective clients today. My absolute deadline for Christmas orders is tomorrow. If I don't her from them, I'm FREE! (To work on the front hall painting ...

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  6. AnonymousDecember 8, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    Enjoy your bead time. Suzie

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  7. AnonymousDecember 8, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    I got nothing, too! Lazy day!!!
    Sara in Fl

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  8. AnonymousDecember 8, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    Well, Kim, I have something for you. Check out www.cakewrecks.com. Your childhood stomping grounds are being celebrated with a Chocolate Oblivious cake. I can't stop laughing. Ya got to love those burnt out hippies. Norine

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  9. PADecember 8, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Glad you're in the studio cause that means more beautiful beads. I'm verry happy I just bought some of the zen pearls. I think it was a big set that you broke into smaller ones. I've been stalking it; wanted them but couldn't affort the whole set so as soon as I saw them in a smaller set, I jumped on it! Thanks. Smile. Polly Anna

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  10. KralalienDecember 8, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    I do know that feeling, got my pencils out today to try and design new beadpatterns... Better luck tomorrow was my idea :)
    Hugs, Carolien

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  11. CarleneDecember 8, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    It's just one of those days, I guess. I'm having one, too. I like to think of them as tail chasers.
    Cheers!

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  12. angel64December 8, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    You need a "down" day once in a while. Thanks for the opportunity to post a comment. I love your beads and hope to purchase more in the future. Linda Gregory

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  13. MoonRaeDecember 8, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    it's that cancer thing.....hehehe
    ~Sharon~

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  14. AnonymousDecember 8, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    Kim,

    I can relate, sometimes I try to do so many things, that I get nothing of value done at all and then really hit wall of frustration. When I was able to have torch time, I considered it therapy time. Now I need therapy time, but don't have any to spare for therapy. Some day, being a student, a Mom and a worker bee, keeps me buzzin' and not always in a good way. So I guess sometimes it is good to have your followers fill in for ya ! Hope you had a productive satisfying day in the studio !
    April

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  15. SueDecember 8, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    Some days are just silent...still good, just silent.

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  16. windycindyDecember 9, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    I would enjoy sharing some time in your studio with you! The art of making glass beads really
    interests me...Thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  17. AnonymousDecember 10, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    No need to apologize! We all get pulled in so many directions, sometimes you just gotta yell ENOUGH! When you step back for a minute, you get recharged. And everything's in balance again :)
    Barb C.

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  18. Dance! VashonDecember 10, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    Hi Kim,
    Next time you don't have much to say how about just posting a picture of your new tattoo you recently had added on. I, for one, would love to see it now that it has healed.

    Take care,

    Nancy

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