CASIE STEWART
THIS IS MY LIFE • BLOG EST. 2005
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Tech | Social Media Day -Toronto is one of most most social in the world.

Tech | Social Media Day -Toronto is one of most most social in the world.

I’d like to think I had something to do with that. I kid, I kid. We’re SO online and our  Social media Day meetup is SO BIG that Mashable wrote about us today. We Toronto peeps know how to have fun. Get social baby. Props to Michael Nus & Dan Levy for putting this together. Last year I spoke about running the social media for MuchMusic & MTV Canada & this year I’m speaking about building a personal brand. Over 350 people are attending so it’s gonna, kinda a big deal. Wish Mum was here to see me in action. I’m sure someone will have on video. Last year I was JUST getting into speaking and has my hands in my pockets the whole time. Won’t do that again. What am I going to wear? I should really have planned this out. Hope to meet some new peeps & will for sure see a bunch of familiar faces. Looking forward to it. If you have any questions, ask away! Follow @casiestewart

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Queen Spadina Fire

Queen Spadina Fire

Walked Brent Winsor to Brocklyn’s house and heard so many sirens on the way. This is where they were going… One of the units on the South side of Queen just West of Spadina across from CTS was on fire. Spadina/Adelaide/Queen Street shut down. People were evacuated. I saw a couple with their cats in cat cages. Sad, I really hope everyone is ok. I looked serious. One of the restos right there recently went out of business.  Other than that, no details to report. These are my photos. Adelaide East to Spadina. So many trucks. Fire was in the building right behind these fighters. Queen/Spadina. Queen Street West. Then I saw an open manhole on my way home. This is what it looks like inside. Casie Stewart, reporter of daily events on Toronto.

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Writing

Be creative. Be yourself. Have fun. Get off the computer.

Be creative. Be yourself. Have fun. Get off the computer.

Saw this on O’Nizzle’s blog today and I dig it. Think you will too. What do you do to be creative? I like to let my mind wander. I like long walks by myself. I like to play outside. I love my sketchbook. I like to draw with pastels. I cut up old clothes and make new ones. I call old friends. Classical music. Reminding myself I can do anything. Cleaning my closet. Coffee. Painting. Dancing with arms over head. Writing is especially fun for me. I like poetry, reading, writing mostly. Photography & close up shots on the camera. Old music & fun memories. I like watching Annie Hall or Dead Poets Society. I enjoy sitting by the lake. Running in the rain. Friends are good too. I like to let my mind wander. I guess you could say I’m Borderline Artistic.

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yesterday on twitter, this happened:

yesterday on twitter, this happened:

Rochester NY looks bright from my house. # What is THE INTERNET? # Photo: Got these bad boys from Mum’s. Nerd history artifacts. http://tumblr.com/xmj387hsut # “You’re a screen junkie. Stop checking.” # I always miss Jeopardy in the summer and my room is almost clean. What are you doing? # Say hello to my little friends! (I was scared TBH) http://twitpic.com/5icb18 # Yes 100% “@ETCanada: Do you think the #Newsweek cover of ‘Diana at 50’ is disrespectful? Vote: http://t.co/BD87e6H” # This Thursday Plantation from Aus is good for mozzy bites. Gently soothes big time. I’m covered & smell like one b http://twitpic.com/5i9wmk # * do not get that tea tree stuff in your eye though. Omg kills. # My skin gonna be like a child w/ all these goodies! Thanks Mreadesso 🙂 http://twitpic.com/5i8p3i # Summer reading, untold story of Diana. Middle name after her, Mum’s fav. http://twitpic.com/5i8mqg # #teenagedream ! @brentwinsor http://twitpic.com/5i8log # Mailbag! Wooo hoo. Omg @brentwinsor, mama coveren in glitter! <3 thank you xoxo http://twitpic.com/5i8k4a # I’m back Toronto and you look smoggy! http://twitpic.com/5i84bn # Haha RT @garyvee: Stopping by the ATM ( have decided to buy Myspace ) # Lawn hang at Mum’s! RT @KeriBlog: It’s @casiestewart and me! http://twitpic.com/5i76wc # Found @keriblog at Mum’s house! http://dailybooth.com/u/a45ac # RE: @brentwinsor omg so excited! #TeenageDream come trueeeeeeeeeeee! http://disq.us/2fds95 # The History of Advertising on Facebook [INFOGRAPHIC] – http://on.mash.to/lmlMG0 # Oh how I love @HeidiKlum! Check out her cover story: http://glmr.me/mpzemY # Dad is building this sweet hot rod, called Rat Rod cause it stays rusty & rough looking http://t.co/4xdpZVk # mum always says that one! “@itsbrownbarbie: “Never ASSUME, for it makes an ASS out of U and ME.” – Anonymous” # In a world where you can be anything, be yourself. http://t.co/e6Bk7B4 # What Do You Love: Google’s…

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intelligent single-minded person obsessed w/ nonsocial hobby

intelligent single-minded person obsessed w/ nonsocial hobby

Check out this Rat Rod Dad is building. Will be ready next Summer. Hope he lets me drive it around town. So hot. Ahhh, imagining now….. Last night he took me to Marble Slab. Whoa that ice cream place is crazy awesome. I had chocolate with walnuts and snickers and then I added Nerds. Nerds! Bad choice, too tangy for the choco but whatever. It was good. Luckily I didn’t get sick or hurting tummy from it. Bye bye lactose allergy. I love Summer, FTW!!

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yesterday on twitter, this happened:

yesterday on twitter, this happened:

excited for a great week. bon nuit! # watching “Friends with Money” on Netflix. Good movie so far, half way. # Photo: Aggy? http://tumblr.com/xmj37r13lf # Photo: › *This relaxes me. Therefore I like it. http://tumblr.com/xmj37r016q # RE: @ValTorontoGal like, duh. “blog girl gets fat after being paid in chocolate bars” epic fail omgaga.  http://disq.us/2f5ydv # RE: @zachbussey Exactly! Last year I went to New Zealand for 2 weeks as VIP for #NZFW 10 bloggers from around the wo… http://disq.us/2f5kls # new photo is hot @danadearmond # RE: @dobbernation So many ways to integrate. I’m with you Andrew. Totally agree & great job BTW! http://disq.us/2f53x1 # RE: @zachbussey It’s more about companies pitching 2-5 ‘top bloggers’ to do a campaign. I turned down one recently th… http://disq.us/2f4xk9 # The Dark Side of Successful Blogging http://t.co/zYWtS0y # RE: @zachbussey Good post Bussey. You kinda missed my point though, I was saying there’s a difference in blogging abo… http://disq.us/2f4fsf # ate the most delish ice cream. hope i don’t get a tummy ache. haven’t had real-cream ice cream in years. ahhh # Find happiness within. # Holykawwww this place is freaking amazing! (@ Marble Slab Creamery) [pic]: http://4sq.com/kcHAzV # Thinking of you @crystalgibson. #cupcake http://twitpic.com/5hv791 # “Dad, bluetooth has nothing to do with teeth” # Great start to a new week today! Excited 🙂 # BBQ #2 of the day @ Dad’s. Salad is fresh lettuce from garden. Woo hoo. # I would love to drive to the cottage this weekend. # So many mosquito bites omg. # Dinner w/ Dad tonight! #

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but I think that’s because you like to read.

but I think that’s because you like to read.

Glitteratzi. Got totally soaked the other day in my new dress from Holts. Somebody else got wet too, Animal. “You get a little moody sometimes but I think that’s because you like to read. People that like to read are always a little fucked up.” – Pat Conroy

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Now, don’t get me wrong because there IS a difference.

Now, don’t get me wrong because there IS a difference.

I’m currently shopping on Dealuxe.ca to pick out an outfit for my talk on Thursday during Mashable Socal Media Day. Sign up here to come for the fun, there’s 250+ people coming already. Gonna be fun to see everyone. This skirt is cute too eh. Mum loves it. I’m also browsing EGOCLOSET to pick out something to review & while testing out their new online store. Thinking this uber cute Diamond Pocket Dress, Maxi Jumper or this Chifon tail dress. Loving those long flowy skirts & dresses. They were really popular in NZ last year & they are ALWAYS ahead in style down there. I love getting stuff in the mail, everyone loves mail.  The other day Keri & I came home feeling kinda blahhhh and my friends at Bud Light sent me a 12 pack just because they knew it was going to be a nice weekend. Thanks guys, it did make the weekend better and I appreciate it. Sometimes I wonder why I’m even talking about this…. should I keep quiet? Here’s the thing about blogging I don’t love: C.C Chapman wrote about it six months ago. The Mommy bloggers have been talking about it way before I brought it up,  good article on MomBlogMagazine about it here. PR email comes in about an ‘exciting’ new campaign that brand XX is launching. It is either a one day event or it spans several weeks but it is ‘perfect for my audience’. This is a what is called ‘Blogger Outreach’. The company knows from idea conception that they want to connect with bloggers although they bugdet nothing for the bloggers who are going to do a bunch of work. They know exactly who they are going to target because we are all on the same list.

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The blog days are over.

The blog days are over.

I went to bed fuming last night. Blood was boiling. I never tell you when I get angry, I think I’m going to start. To be honest though, it doesn’t happen too often. I had a few conversations with agencies & clients over the last few days that made me wonder what the hell I’m doing. Also made me wonder what the hell they are doing? I have heaps of PR friends in the city and I’m starting to wonder about those relationships. They’re in meetings coming up with all these expensive & fun campaigns for big name clients with the intent to do blogger outreach & connect with ‘top influencers’ but not putting any budget in the plan for that. Gimme a break.  Do you work for free? Why should we? This morning I logged into WordPress (blog publishing platform), like I have done every day for years and had a different feeling about it. Last night after talking with Mum and friends, I didn’t know if I’d be back to publish today.  I didn’t feel like it. Clearly, I am addicted to publishing and love writing so I’m back but I’m different. Every morning I read Mashable on Flipboard via my ipad and this morning they published an article that touches on exactly what had my blood boiling yesterday. How Social Media Is Changing Paid, Earned & Owned Media Those in the marketing and agency world are privy to the buzzwords “paid,” “earned” and owned.” Traditionally, they stand for the different types of media and can be easily broken down like this: Paid: Buying a 30-second Super Bowl spot Earned: Coverage on Mashable Owned: Your company’s website You should read it, especially if you work in PR, media or are one of my wonderful friends at an agency who regularly ask…

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yesterday on twitter, omg. nothing happened.

yesterday on twitter, omg. nothing happened.

The fog. #torontohttp://twitpic.com/5ff708# Snatch is on Movietime. # In the clouds right now, seriously. Put my feet out the balcony & walked on a cloud. #fog #Toronto

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