Girlfriendology!

Girlfriendology is a fun site run by my friend and crafty colleague, Debba Haupert. I love this site because it is all about appreciating the sisterfriends in your life. Here is how Debba explains it:

What is Girlfriendology?
Girlfriendology is the special bond between female friends ... those friends who make life easier, happier, fun and fabulous. In fact, did you know that having female friends is actually a biological need we women have? Seriously!
We need our girlfriends and having girlfriends reduces stress and makes life a lot more fun!

Podcasts are a hearty slice of the Girlfriendology pie and today Debba interviewed me for one! I was kind of shy on the phone because I was at my design desk at Duncan's headquarters (there were other people sitting around me!), but I did my best to give good, helpful answers. Her questions were so insightful and inspiring! I hope you take time to tune in to her podcast series. Not just mine, but all the shows! Load them on your iPod and soak them up while you are crafting, exercising or sitting in slow moving traffic.

Here is the link to Debba's blog!

I had a wonderful "girlfriendology" experience last night here in Fresno - or rather the "nickel-nickel-nine" as my friend Devoya cleverly calls it.

First, let me say this month has been crazy over-the-top stressful. My sewing book is due next week, my Halloween product prototypes are due this week, plus Target orders, my craft column, and two major art festivals - one of which is this weekend. Needless to say, I hauled one suitcase with me that was filled with unfinished projects to complete in my hotel room after work.

Yesterday after my first day at Duncan, I decided to go see a movie, eat dinner, and relax before diving into making 100 magnets before I went to bed. I went to see "We Own the Night". 20 minutes in, I knew I didn't like it. I hate undercover cop flicks. I wasn't in the mood to be stressed and dreaded having to stay until the end. But then I realized - I don't get paid to see movies anymore! I can leave whenever I want! I ditched it and went to eat. Have you ever eaten in a restaurant all alone? It's weird. Lonely.

"Hi! How many?"

"One."

Just as I sighed and polished off the last bite of my (tasty) buffalo chicken sandwich, I heard:

"Kathy?"

I thought, what the heck? I don't know that many people in Fresno???

Sitting in the booth next to me were Joan, Lindy and Linda from Duncan! My co-workers!! Yay!!!!!!

I was soooo happy! They invited me to sit with them - and I knew at that moment to forget about my silly magnets, and just hang out and have fun. It was the first time in months that I let myself chill and chat without caring about the time. We giggled over chocolate cake and coffee (Happy birthday, Lindy!!!). That's good medicine for the soul. Totally unexpected and unplanned - isn't that how the best things happen?

And yes, I did manage to finish those magnets before I went to bed!

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