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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

I think I mentioned that I started a new job. now let me say right up front, I don't blog about work (big sigh of relief from co-workers) but I have to tell you something funny. I work with someone who has read my blog for a while. (Hi Loretta!) Small world or what!? There is something freeing about blogging, and I bet you all feel it too. It's your own little corner and you can chat about only the things you want to and I have to tell you I was a little nervous about working with someone who read the blog.

Photo courtesy BHG.com
Why? Because, well, what if she finds out how boring I really am? What do you think she thought of that big stress zit and my bad hair day I was sporting on my first day, 'cause, I gotta tell you I was working the nerves about starting a new job.  (Hi Loretta!)
I can tell you this, everyone was sooo welcoming and nice, especially Loretta.  And guess what?
Photo Courtesy marthastewartliving.com
 This place is so cool they even hand out pumpkins to the employees and have a pumpkin carving contest. You have to love a place like that:>) Do you think I can copy that Martha pumpkin up there?
Photo courtesy BHG.com
So far, so good.  And that's the last work related post you'll see. Until I win that pumpkin carving competition......:>)
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28 comments:

  1. PCovi October 18, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    How wonderful of them (Hi Lorettaaaa!)
    I'm so glad you have had a nice beginning :)
    Pretty pumpkins!

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  2. trishOctober 18, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I love it!! You have to share your pumpkin with us!! Hi Loretta! :o)

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  3. Anita KehnOctober 18, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    So glad to hear you have such a nice place to work. Pumpkin carving contest ~ how cool. Yes, you can do as good as Martha, maybe even better ~ afterall don't forget even Martha is boring sometime!!

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  4. Patty MarkerOctober 18, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    I totally get it...I don't encourage people I know in real life to read my blog for that very reason. Blogs are wonderful outlets for the pretty, creative things in life but I think we would all rather keep our bad "hair" days to ourselves. Good luck with the pumpkin!

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  5. Susie QOctober 18, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I am so happy to hear you are in such a sweet place! I am betting you will have the most creative pumpkin! You have such a gift for the artistic!
    Congrats on your 600th! I am such a bad blogger and real life has interrupted my blogger routine for a year now. But I do get around when i can and I so love catching up with you!
    Happy Fall sweet lady!
    Love,
    Sue

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  6. Sunny Simple LifeOctober 18, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Your blog is visually such a treat to visit. You always have such beautiful photos.

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  7. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsOctober 18, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Hi Loretta!

    I know what you mean about what someone who meets you in real life will think about you after reading your blog. I usually don't post pictures of me having bad hair days either :-). Remember last January when I was recovering from shoulder surgery? All my pictures were headless lol.

    I know you will win the carving contest! Can't wait to see your pumpkin!

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  8. AdrienneOctober 18, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    So glad you work in a good place. My 'best' boss is now one of my dearest friends. Kindred spirits, for sure. She would have handed out pumpkins, too. And I bet Loretta (hi, Loretta!) would not have read your blog if she didn't feel she shared much in common with you. How much fun to be in a place where you can be you! You go, girlfriend - win that contest!
    ~Adrienne~

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  9. Cheryl @ TFDOctober 18, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I have yet to let my friends know about my blog and only one relative besides my hubby and children know. I'm not sure why!
    I'm glad you like your new job and hope you win the carving contest!

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  10. LissyLouOctober 18, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    wow, they are some fancy pumpkins. I think i'll just have to stick with my normal jack olantern that my hubbie carves. x

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  11. SherryOctober 18, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    You'll rock in that pumpkin contest!! I think there are people who read my blog that I would probably rather that they didn't...but I can't control that. If I put it out there I know it is "available". So with that in mind I'm conscious of what I talk about. I don't stifle myself but I am always careful about what people know about me...once it's out there...it's out there!!

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  12. Blondie's JournalOctober 18, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    It sounds like you work with some great people {Hi, Loretta!}...so I hope you enjoy your job! Good luck with the contest!! :-)

    XO,
    Jane

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  13. camp and cottage livingOctober 18, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Oh sure Kathleen, your pumpkin will probably turn out even better than Martha's!!
    Hope you win the contest and hello to Loretta.

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  14. ❁Velma ~Down Our Country Road❁October 18, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Lol..Kathy, this is funny. Unfortunately;, I can't relate as I don't work outside the home.:D
    And, of course, you can carve a pumpkin like Martha Stewart??? Who can't? I'm sure she's cheating by using some really nifty little tools to get those cute little designs. But you can do it, can't you??? Cuz, Lord knows, I can't!! At least I don't have the patience to try unless, of course, I was in a pumpkin carving contest. hehe You go girl!!

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  15. UnknownOctober 18, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Knowing you design skills Kathy, yours will be amazing. I tried my hand at carving a pumpkin with the word WELCOME on it. It turned out horrible. I just refused to pay $30.00 asking price for one carved that way. I thought I could do it, but well pumpkins just aren't that easy.

    I hope that you are enjoying your new job.

    Karen

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  16. Janet Metzger, ArtistOctober 18, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I'm sure Loretta thought you were just as lovely in person as on your blog.

    Who could not love you Miss. Kathy???

    Remember to take some pumpkin pics.

    Janet xox

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  17. CharmingdesignsOctober 18, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    I think its funny how we choose to let people know if we blog or not. No one I work with knows I blog...I dont know why. I cant wait to see the pumpkins! Hi Loretta.

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  18. bjOctober 19, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    YAY...I love pumpkins carved and all dressed up fancy. If you do one from a magazine photo, join DebbieDoo on Oct. 31st for her MAGAZINE COPY CAT PARTY. It is so much fun....
    I am thrilled you like your new job and the people that came with it. That sure makes it all a lot easier to go to work every day.:))
    xoxo bj

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  19. SuzanneOctober 19, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    These pumpkins are some of the prettiest I've seen!

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  20. Kristen PareOctober 20, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Oh, now that is fun! Just found your blog--GL on the contest!

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  21. Kathryn D. DukeOctober 21, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    I so admire those of you that change your profile pictures to match the seasons...your is lovely with that old wooden bowl. I just seem to stay on one favorite pic!! nice reading too.
    Blessings !!

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  22. CoraOctober 21, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Oh I hope you win the contest. Please share your carving with us!! I want to see! Good luck!
    I received the wonderful Vintage Chic book today....I love it...it is filled with the things i love! Thank you again so much. Loved your cute little handcrafted card too. Those are always so special. Love what it said on the front! I will always think of you while looking through it!
    Blessings to you!

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  23. Mary Ann PickettOctober 22, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    How fun....and you should roast the pumpkin seeds. Hope you win :)

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  24. koraleeOctober 23, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Sounds like a great work environment! Lucky you...and good luck with the pumpkin carving..so many darling ideas out there. xoxox

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  25. One Knit One PurlOctober 23, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Your blog is gorgeous and photos are excellent!

    Thank you.

    Susan

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  26. GwendolynKayOctober 24, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Sounds like a great place to work! Love all the pumpkins. Good luck at your carving.
    Blessings~

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  27. Sweet Cottage DreamsOctober 24, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Yes, it is a small, small world! You have me laughing about the stress zit and bad hair!! Only you are so honest!! :) Of course you can carve a pumpkin like that - and better, too, I am sure!

    xxoo
    Becky

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  28. People Who Know Me Would Say:October 28, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    I actually think you can outshine (out carve) Martha! You're going to kick some work butt.

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