cash money cash money cash money = $50,000

There’s about a week left in the Koodo Moile Build  Bash a contest. Prize is $50,000 to throw your own party. I entered all you have to do is join with Facebook Connect. I don’t ask for much . We are friends, friends don’t let other friends miss out on $50,000.

Go do it now.Right HERE!

Tell your friends. Omg, imagine the freedom…

we can thank each other at the party! Ya!

pay it backward more than ever

I’m touched every time I see the Where the Wild Things Are preview. Must dig up the ‘Save the Wild Things’ shirt before I go see it.

Notable TV put up a preview video about Pay it Backward Day you can see here. We’ll get the total count this week. I spoke with Daily Challenge co-founder Darius Bashar and he said the numbers are ridiculous.

I ran into some friends there including Warren and Sass who (thankfully!) had camera’s to capture us in action. Warren broke the existing world record and was number 603. Woot!

Check out stylish little Sass from Zucket.com. She’s in the Much VJ search along with Lady Duva. I thought about entering…  Check out Sass’ video here and Duva here. Best of luck to all the girls I know!

Love that we posed kinda the same . Blog girls are so cute

gone with the windows

Nuit Blanche made me really, really miss my camera.  I can’t go on without one any LONGER! This photo is from Torontoist and by fellow top TO blogger Andrew Louis.

Queen & Spadina was a busy, busy place at 3am when we all came back to my house. Almost everyone we went out with last year was away and the night was much less artistic in their absence.

My new room is my favorite place to be right now.  There’s scattered unpacked boxes, electronic equipment and clothes. I’m watching a movie called Leaving Normal from 1992 and having a wonderful Sunday night. I purged a bunch of clothes and have a huge bag of good stuff for Mum to give to these teenage girls she knows my size.

I’m snacking on plain puffed wheat Kashi and drinking hot water with fresh cut ginger. The challenge is to remember to drink it before it gets cold. I had a bath too. My oldbathroom had a stand up shower and I feel like I’ve graduated to absolute bliss!

I’ve got lots to share this week. So much I had to plan it out, the blog beat’s picking up tempo…

that was a really great way to start the morning

I checked out to update blog on lunch and the guys beside me were gabbing away about internet, SEO and social media. I tried my hardest not to pipe up and join the conversation.

They’re in the back of this video and were wondering what the heck I was doing. haha If they only knew! I say ‘layers’ at the end, hard to hear I know. Everyone was talking loud.

I love style but in the summer it’s hot and a dress alone will usually do. Fall, that’s when all the good guys come out. I’ve got a new closet to display them all beautifully and I know they’re all dying to be hung. avatars myspace at Gickr.com

That’s the plan for the weekend, unpack all my crap and put it in its place. I don’t even mind if it rains, I would love to watch a thunder storm over the lake or stomp in some puddles.

Have a great day!

giving feels so good

In my house growing up, we weren’t religious. I remember be nice, share, give, say thanks.  Mum and Dad raised us to be good kids. This week was Pay it Backward Day and I did good with hundreds of others across Ontario.

I’m waiting to find out the final count of just how many wonderful people participated. The Queen and John location alone had over 1,000!

avatars myspace at Gickr.com

I got a heads up from a friend about an Ontario Tourist Attractions photo contest on Lenzr sponsored by Kanetix insurance and mortgage quotes.

You send in a photo of anything in Ontario you think tourists should see. (Me?) The winner gets a $200 American Express gift card and second prize gets $100. Uh, that’s awesome. Who doesn’t love cash?

This big unit is one of my favorite attractions. The lights dance every hour on the hour through the night and it’s just beautiful. Go to  Lenzr to enter.

it’s great to be alive

Watched Glee last night, ok, funny but too much singing is a no for me. I get annoyed. Watched Eastwick too. Picasa new download, face recognition through Google now. Whoa, awesome.First official day of waking up to a new view in a new house and I love it.

Last time I lived this close to water, with a view (besides living on the opposite side of this building) I was in Bondi Beach, Australia. It was a very, very happy time in my life. I feel like I’m revisiting that happiness again.

Made this from my bed:

Day one of life on the South side on 12seconds.tv

2000 small acts of kindness one big difference

I would like to take a minute to remind you ALL that tomorrow is Pay it Backward Day. I’ll be at the PIB headquarters as Chief Firecracker located at Second Cup, Queen & John (across from Much Music).

However, if you can’t make it there, find one of the 170 locations across Ontario. Finally, if you can’t make it to Ontario, you can still take part by making a donation through the secure donation form on the Daily Challenge site.

Pay It Backward Day

This time, our goal is to raise $10,000 for the Sick Kids Foundation in less than 12 hours.  Second Cup will donate $5.00 to the cause when you buy the person BEHIND you in line a coffee. In April, we had over 600 people take part in about four hours. I KNOW we can do this.

Flow 93.5 will be broadcasting live, Metro news & Notable TV will be there and MANY other cool do-gooders.

Last time I got asked out on a date by a total hunk so you never know what might happen!

See you tomorrow 🙂

high heels and moving furniture

Had a good sleep, feel rested. Fun weekend. We went antique shopping yesterday and found some jems. They need to be photographed before I tell you about them, they’re really that good.

Rode the street car to work in the rain this morning. It was packed like sardines and I had some young guys armpit in my face for half the ride. I wore my Wellies and a rubber coat. I love when it rains,  I love wearing rain gear.

The best thing about us moving on a rainy day is not going outside. We get keys to our new unit tonight; better view, higher up, more space.  I’v managed to avoid a case of the Mondays and am quite looking forward to the rest of the day. That’s all for now. Have a great day 🙂

* photos by Kelly Kruschel

dita von teese casie stewart perez hilton sandwich

Twitter is a great for communicating directly with anyone or to a large audience. Here’s  an example of someone famous saying something and another famous person’s famous blog with me in the middle.

Last night, Dita tweeted that ‘when russian hookers fight, they take off a shoe and throw it at their foe. FYI.’ I was like whoa man that’s crazy and replied ‘you’re at a hooker fight?’ Then she replied.

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Today Perez Hilton posted about Dita and ‘the fight’ mentioning her response to ME.  Didn’t link back to me but whatever,  the tweet lasts forever 😛 Thanks to Pam for pointing it out, rarely read Perez anymore. I’d loved Dita for ages and think that’s pretty cool.

p.s. Check out in the latest Notable TV video from TEDxTO. Me and my outfit are at 2:46 🙂

the best eight minutes of your life

Sabrina and I have been known to do the the occasional social experiment. In our experiments we try out social situations outside the usual routine, tonight is one of those nights.

We’re going speed dating!

There’s a couple of us going and it’s sure to be a hoot. I have no idea what to expect but it will be an experience!

Must get ready now! Starts at 8:30.

The Report:

I slowly sipped one beer and scored the  most comfortable seat in the corner. The three of us sat beside each other and it lasted about two hours. The guys went around in about five minute increments and chatted to each of the dozen girls.

There were some weirdo’s and a couple nice ones. Only one guy lived downtown. I reckon the downtown people just go out.  Not really my scene but and interesting one, social experiment complete.

We left right after and didn’t stay for the comedy show. It was my first time at The Comedy Bar on Bloor and honestly, it really smells like someones bum in that neighborhood.

a productive means of communication

It’s Friday, thankfully. I feel like this week is a month…

I got mad yesterday. Really mad. It was like everyone who crossed my path was out to make me angry and it worked. I’m a pretty happy girl as you know but I just couldn’t fight it this time. Also, someone in my office keeps tipping off my boss about me being on Twitter… not fun. I’m productive. I get my stuff done here. I don’t understand why someone is out to get me! Gah. Perhaps she should spend her time looking up erp software so everyone ELSE can be more productive too? Sheesh. She would be better off looking up a manufacturing software even though that’s not our business.

Lots of packing to do this weekend before moving next week. Gonna need some help as my back seems to have two fractures in it.  I need an MRI now. Tragic, I know.

I feel like watching the Breakfast Club or Annie Hall and curling up on the couch. Something to make me feel good. The air outside is cool and breezy,  my dress blows pretty in the wind.  I miss summer vacation.

Is it 5 yet?

 

 

 

you know what I love?

the internet. friends. coffee. when the sun shines through the clouds. opportunity. working towards goals. self confidence. vintage anything. smiling at strangers. dancing in the rain. my laptop. floating on water.

painting and drawing. toronto. halloween. writing rhymes. fresh grass cutting. remembering my childhood. self portraits. the smell of second hand book shops. my phone. bondi beach. reading in the afternoon. naps. my blog and remembering. photography. mum, dad and sister.

helping others. cut and paste. dancing. my name. riding bike. twitter. beards. valentines & cinnamon hearts. extra pulp OJ. flying. snail mail. hippies. Much & MTV. daydreaming. blonde hair. random acts of kindness. selah sue. Lawn care companies California (they cut my lawn every month – they do an ace job) fresh cut grass.

to name a few…

and I love this too: Hey @casiestewart on 12seconds.tv in response to today’s Good Morning video.

* my sister is the blonde to the left on the SNAP Magazine 🙂

MuchMTV Employment post

Hi and welcome to my online profile for Digital Marketing Coordinator with the MuchMTV Group.

Thanks for checking me out.

Connect with Me:

References:

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Casie for a little less than a year now. She’s an active blogger and all-round web content generator. She’s bright, energetic, connected, passionate and communicates well. I’ve been to several corporate events with Casie and she’s almost always the life of the party. Casie’s a blackberry addict, a twitterholic and well known as an online blogger. MTV would be lucky to have her on the digital team and I endorse her as an online bright spark.”


“I have had the honour to work with Casie on many different social media events including all the GenYTO community socials, a professional organization that she helped get off the ground. (www.genyto.com).  She is an incredibly talented, outgoing, and trendy person, but more importantly she is great at creating and engaging communities. Her blog, www.casiestewart.comThis is My Life, is one of a kind.  She has a creative and witty way of making the most uneventful moments fun; the sign of a great writer and a truly imaginative mind.  Her marketing talent far surpasses many people I know.  I would highly recommend her for any social media and marketing position.”

Renée Warren
Social Media Facilitator
www.reneewarren.com
Twitter: Renee3 | [email protected]

“When it comes to web 2.0 and online social media, Casie is the Queen.  I’ve watched her and worked with her steadily throughout the last year or so and what she does in the online arena is stupefying.  She ‘gets’ the Internet, loves it passionately, and people listen to her.  Fueled by that love and passion, watch Casie get the word out.  Watch her connect people.  I’ve seen what she’s been able to maintain in the digital realm under her own banner and it’s amazing.  I can’t wait to see what she can pull off as a member of the Much/MTV team. “
Sean Ward
comics| music | blog
http://seanward.net
Twitter: seanward | [email protected]

“Casie is someone who works extremely hard and also knows how to have fun at work. She networks like few professionals I’ve ever seen, and has a keen pulse on all things Web 2.0. She is someone to look out for as a front-runner in emerging web and marketing technologies, and I’d recommend her to any company looking to grow by hiring great people.” December 2, 2008

Matt Minich , Account Manager , TEKsystems
worked directly with Casie at TEKsystems

“I have had the pleasure to work with Casie on multiple projects over the past few years. Casie has an infectious positive attitude and flair for creativity. She is someone who is passionate about web 2.0 technologies and brings strong organizational skills to the table.” November 15, 2008

Matt Moloney , Account Manager , TEKsystems
managed Casie indirectly at Net Present Services

“Having worked with Casie in the past, and working with her now as a business partner, I highly recommend her. Casie is a focused, detail oriented professional, who has what it takes to get the job done. She effectively uses her broad knowledge, and network to find creative answers to difficult questions. Casie is an asset to any work environment.” November 14, 2008

Bryan Humphries , Account Manager , Sierra Systems
was a consultant or contractor to Casie at Net Present Services

Articles

Technical Skills:

  • 4 years Creative Writing Online & Print
  • 3 yeas Blog Development (Blogger, WordPress, Tumblr, Posterous, HTML, RSS)
  • 4 years Social Media & Online Social Networking (Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, Digg, YouTube, Flickr, LinkedIn)
  • 5 years Digital Photography & Photo Editing
  • Reporting & Tracking online metrics (SEO, link building, page ranking, advertising)
  • Reporting & tracking products through product development lifecycle
  • MS Office Professional 97/2000/2005/2007(Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word)

Related Experience:

Casie Stewart Consulting April 2006 – present

Casiestewart.com has recently been named one of Toronto’s top blogs by Notable TV. It is a brand built with years of experience and is continuously called upon to influence others..

Writer, Photographer, Social Influencer

  • Creative writing: sponsored posts, event coverage, product reviews for major & local brands including Energizer, Microsoft Zune, Givenchy +.
  • Public Relations: Generating a buzz online and offline through link building, word of mouth (WOM) advertising
  • Design & maintenance of daily blog accounting for over 4,000 visits per month with a Google Page Rank 3

Net Present Services Ltd. January 2008 – present

A leading software provider for the online gaming industry for over ten years,  NPS specializes in online marketing, affiliate management and software development.

Project Coordinator & Executive Assistant

  • Schedule & host meetings related to IT department project scheduling
  • Write software release notes published in marketing material an distributed to clients
  • Day to day administrative support to President & CIO including travel, expenses, human resource management, product sourcing

TEKsystems – Allegis Group Canada, September 2006 – May 2007

TEKsystems is the largest privately owned IT Staffing Solutions Organization in North America with over 20 years of experience providing IT staffing and component-based services.

Technical Recruiter

  • Assisted in growing the Toronto office sales revenue by 56% over the past six months resulting in Toronto becoming Canada’s fastest growing office.
  • Generated sales leads with Fortune 500/100 companies resulting in new jobs for consultants at various industries including government, entertainment, food and beverage, finance and the energy sector.
  • Provided training, leadership, and mentorship to junior recruiters in the areas of customer/client intimacy, technology training, negotiation and technical support.

Y.M. Inc., Toronto, Ontario: January 2005 – September 2006

Y.M. Inc. is one of North America’s leading apparel retailers, currently operating over 650 stores across Canada and the United States.

Executive Assistant to the Director of Product Purchasing for Y.M. Inc./Bluenotes/Suzy’s Inc.

  • Managed billing, invoicing, reporting of purchase orders for products attributing to a yearly product budget over $20 million
  • Built relationships with vendors and suppliers across North America to ensure products were delivered within time and budget
  • Designed and maintained databases to analyze expenditures and track company purchases related to goals and metrics
  • Strengthened ability to prioritize and multi-task in a high pressure environment & interact positively across departments and convey sense of trust.
  • Copywriter : Suzy Shier Fall 2006 Print Magazine/Catalogue/Online

i pay it backward. do you?

Earlier this year I was part of the team behind the first Pay it Backward. I was Chief Firecracker and my job was to get everyone excited. Let me tell you, it was out-of-this-world-crazy-fun!!  We broke a Guinness World Record too.

On September 30th, you can join this amazing effort in social good just by visiting one of over 170 Second Cup locations and buying the person BEHIND you in line a coffee.  Second Cup will donate all proceeds straight to the Sick Kids Foundation.

How cool is that?! Imagine if everyone got involved? That a whole lotta good going on! I’m excited. I  just watched this awesome video by Notable TV and it gave me goosebumps knowing the positive the social force behind it. Enjoy.

If you have a story from Pay it Backward Day I’d love to hear it 🙂