I’m sure by now you are more than aware I was at the cottage this weekend.
Hopefully you never tire of lake life photos and scenery. Here’s a few pix before I come back later today and add stories.
Aaaaaand, we’re back! Will update this later!
XOXO CASIE
As you may know from the news, there’s lots of talk about Uber around the world and especially in Toronto. Last week I went to the rally at city hall with my friend to show support for Uber & UberX (non-taxi people doing pickups) with heaps of other riders and drivers.
When I ran to dance class from the 4th car I left my wallet in the car. I didn’t realize till after dance. This was after frantically tearing my bag apart and scouring the studio. I sent a DM (private message on Twitter) to @UberCanada and asked if they could help. It was 10:36pm.
By 10:42, my wallet was found and Uber Canada text me a contact number for my UberX driver who had my little wallet. I rung him and arranged it to be dropped off at my HOUSE.
Have you ever left something in a taxi? It’s basically a lost cause. I lost a wallet and an iPhone last year and there was no way to track down the driver or car. With Uber, my stuff was safe and sound with the driver and back to within an hour of realizing it was missing.
There’s a bunch of things I really love about Uber (especially UberX) and it’s that drivers are never on the phone, cars are clean, and they’re generally really nice. Also the following list that you will not find with a traditional or Beck taxi.
I wanted to share this experience because Uber gets a bad wrap from some people out there but if you look at the taxi industry, it’s about TIME it got up to speed. I’m glad we have a mayor that supports the service and I hope that Uber is here to STAY!
<3 CASIE 🚘 vrooooooom!
Friday was my 33rd birthday and I had an awesome day. I didn’t want to have a huge night out or wake up feeling groggy, true sign of getting older I guess. I’m feeling really happy and excited about where I am in my life. Being in a good place gives you reason to welcome being a year older with open arms.
On Friday I had margaritas and snacks on the Valdez patio with a bunch of my BFFs. They have a range of cool seating which is a popular choice for wooden garden furniture, so it made it a great place to sit and chat away for hours. The BBQ there is open till 3pm and the food is AWESOME. Huge thanks to Cameron (Untitled&Co) for snapping pix of us girls. We had a blast! So many laughs.
Have a ton of photos on my phone too. The sunshine on Valdez patio is perfect 2pm+ for afternoon drinks and tanning. Love these girls so much, L-R Lauren, Maria, Carla.
Cam, designer owner of Untitled&Co, you should check them out at untitledandco.com.
Charmaine just moved here from LA, creep her IG, she’s a babe.
Lauren + Chloe (the other half of Untitled&Co!)
Perfect SUN! 
Later in the evening Sean picked up an amazing Mexican dinner and we ate it at Cherry Beach watching the sunset. It was perfect.
Thanks all for the birthday wishes. I’m excited for all the things the next year will bring!
<3 CASIE
I recently did an interview/chat on the 416 Show w/ Chris Jones. The show is usually mostly tech so we talked about all kinds of things about blogging, social media, and Toronto. Mentioned that Deadmau5 things with Tim Hortons, the Twitter party, GenYTO, how Twitter’s evolved, smoking on patios, and more.
I’m listening to it as I type this and I think you’ll really like it. You’ll laugh a little. If you’re at the office , throw in your headphones and listen while you work.
Yesterday I on set for a full day shooting 2 commercials that you’ll be able to see very soon. I’m working with MD Media again on a couple ads that will be YouTube pre-rolls so if you see my face in the first 3 seconds, don’t skip!
I absolutely love being on location, having my makeup done etc. Worked with a great MUA named Julie, she also had a sweet, slightly French accent. Thanks girl!
My first look was very casual and natural.
The second was when things got really fun. Took off most the makeup, you can see I got a bit of a tan this weekend.
Then we applied Triumph & Distaster volcanic ash face mask scrub.
This stuff smells amazing and it’s from New Zealand!! I was sent it a few weeks back but hadn’t tried it. You can now find it in Canada.
We were shooting at this great place in Rosedale that backed onto a forest. The birds were chirping away all day, loved it.
Looking forward to laughing and probably being a bit embarrassed when these come out. I’m always a little nervous/excited for new on camera projects!
🎥❤️ CASIE
