The Future of Technology | Google+ The HuffPost Live Story

The Future of Technology | Google+ The HuffPost Live Story

Something interesting happened yesterday and it turned out to be something pretty awesome! It all involves The Internet, social networks, content, blogging, and a little bit of luck I reckon. It starts with this photo…

Remember my post  about the ‘Other’ folder in Facebook? Well one of the 99+ messages in there was from a video agency in Venice Beach, California (one of my fav places in the WORLD!) and they messaged me a few months ago to use one of my photos in a video. I did not see the message because it was in the ‘Other’ folder, basically the spam department of Facebook.  In the message, they offered to pay me for the use of my photo. I took a chance an emailed her back to see if 1) they used my photo and 2) if the offer still stands.

Turns out it did! Little did I know, the video was for HuffPost Live about the way the web has changed journalism and HuffPost’s use of Google+. Well la di da! I chatted with Tim McDonald from HuffPost Live a few months before I got the email about this video and I don’t think either one is connected. Crazay!

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 The photo used in the vid was a selfie I took at SXSW 2012 in Austin, Texas inside the WordPress booth at the convention centre. If you look closely, you’ll see WordPress in the background, the video doesn’t show the logo for obvious reasons.  Oh man I miss that acid wash denim jacket, it’s long gone now.

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Google+: The HuffPost Live Story

I’m in the first ten seconds, wait for it! Find me on Google+ here btw.

Here’s to the magic of the internet, content that stays online forever, and the power of connecting. You never know what’s gonna happen but if you put out good vibes with a great attitude, you just might get a nice surprise now and again.

Hope something awesome happens to you today!

<3 CASIE

 

That Dark Place | Facebook’s ‘Other’ Folder

Facebook's Other Folder

You probably didn’t notice it. You probably never opened that can of worms. And now, now that you know it’s there you won’t be able to hold yourself back from opening that box and seeing what’s inside… Facebook’s ‘Other’ Folder!

Some of My Messages from the ‘Others’

One of the messages I WISH I had checked was for someone that wanted to use one of my images in a video as a stock photo. They even offered to pay me and it seemed totally legit. Not sure why she didn’t email me but ah well. Stay tuned for an update on that. No offence to any of these people, thanks for the messages and laughs in some cases. This is a small selection of the 99+ that were in my ‘Other’ folder.

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Thanks Nelson.

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Errrryday I’m tumblring | Leave Yours in the Comments!

Errrryday I’m tumblring | Leave Yours in the Comments!

Guys, I updated my tumblr. Omg. It’s been years. Started from the bottom now we here … at this new design. Do you have a tumblr too? Leave it in the comments so I CAN FOLLOW YOU home.

UPDTATED MY TUMBLR

It just started raining and I didn’t bring an umbrella. I was meant to go to an event tonight but when I look outside and see the sky falling, all I wanna do it be on the couch with my computer (and BF lol). Some rain songs for you! Enjoy!

CASIE

 

 

House of Cards | If You Don’t Like How the Table Is Set

I haven’t finished binge watching House of Cards Season 2 yet but I will tonight. I alsolutely love it. Don’t worry, I won’t post any spoilers. This compilation is spoiler free! Enjoy it. I love Claire and Frank Underwood so much.

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FYEAH INTERNET!

FYEAH INTERNET!

Sweaters by Shelfies, Models Lauren O’Nizzle and Me, Photos by Becca Lemire