More over clouds, Little Miss is here.

Ew, this rain is gross. I saw it might be rainy for a few days so I went into my pile of photos from Costa Rica to warm things up a little.  Enjoy!

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Look out world here I come….

It’s been just over a week since I had brekky with this little guy in Montezuma, Costa Rica. I had an amazing trip filled with great people, random adventures and stepping off the beaten path. Been chatting Bruce, CEO & founder of G Adventuresthe last couple days about entering his contest to be the face of G Adventures. I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to be part of the G Adventures Team. Check out this little ditty featuring the G Adventures team all over the world. I’m gonna make my vid about my awesome trip to Costa Rica but, since I got back I’ve been thinking about what to do and where to go next. I’ve been invited to a friends beach side house in Cancun to visit Mayan Ruins and have an adventure. I’d be leaving next week for about five days…hmmmmm. Naturally, Mum gave me a bunch of reasons why I should chill but it’s a good price and I’m thinking about it quite seriously. Take a look at some pix of where I would be… what would you do? I think I should just go. I’d deciding today. I want to explore. I AM NOT A TOURIST!

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The best suitcase I have ever used.

A couple days before my  most recent trip I got an email from RIMOWA, Germany’s luxury luggage manufacturer. I’ve never had nice luggage let alone ‘luxury’! Actually, the little suitcase I have belonged to someone else, is old and has a ripped zipper. It’s crap. The note was about Salsa Air Ultralight weighing only 4.2 lbs, making it the lightest carry-on luggage on the market and built for strength and durability. Now, if you know me AT ALL…you know strength & durability are HUGE in the things I use/wear. They had a suitcase delivered for me to take to Costa Rica and honestly, IT WAS THE SH!T! I love it. Rolled and tossed that baby with elegance, easy and  style from Toronto to Miami to Costa Rica to Libia to New York and home. We travelled car, bus, ferry, flight and through jungle, resort, beach and rain. Made this little vid-yo on the main street in Montezuma outside El Sana Banano. Thank you RIMOWA. Can I please keep it?! 😉

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Her life was her movie. Yours can be is yours.

Seeing ‘My Week with Marilyn’ tonight. Looking forward to Michelle Williams as her, I like them both. Thanks to AMy @ Alliance Films for the tix. Her life is a love story (Marilyn). It’s like a love story with her life and herself with herself and everyone else who plays a role. If you think about life like that you might  will  be more interesting. You’ll have more experiences too. On the plane home from Costa Rica I watched Jim Carey’s Poppers Penguins and Rise of the Planet of the Apes. I love Jim Carey, not so into animal/kid movies but it was cute. Apes was good, I liked it. Cool SF scenes, Franco is a babe and the apes were cool. After a week in the jungle with real monkeys it was perfect to watch that movie.  Catching up on the Y&R before I go to bed. It’s nice to be home. This little monkey is back in the concrete jungle … My life is my movie and, you’re in it! Thank you ♥   It’s nice to be home but I want to go away again!

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A Comic (but not really funny!)

Started this comic at Tambor regional airport yesterday en route to San Juan, it get’s pretty exciting and and one point I was nervous for my life. It’s done using the ‘Comics’ app on iPad. I’ll get to the REALLY exciting part today as I’ll be in airports from about 9am till midnight when I return to Canada. I’m hoping for a smooth day of travel and no delays.Wish me luck! I’ve had the most wonderful time the last week and am looking forward to more travel soon. The last few days I’ve really thought through a couple things about life (omg I’m so deep) and I feel good. With love from Costa Rica,

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we found love… and by we, I mean me and the sea

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There’s Magic in the Air, Pura Vida!

Went on a gorgeous sailing trip this week with the owners of Anamaya Resort and friends. We drove to the ferry spot and sailed to Tortuga Island one of the most popular & beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. My stay here has been incredibly magical. I have photos and stories but the experience is the most treasured part of it all. Huge thank you to Joseph, Kelsey and Jeff for having me. Anamaya Resort is a slice of heaven. If you are looking for a beautiful vacation, come here. You will feel the magic of Montezuma, taste warm breezes of the ocean and see views that will stay forever in your memory. With love from Costa Rica,

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Weekend Tune: “Help A Bro Out (M-O-V-E-M-B-E-R)” by The Elwins

We interrupt Casie’s wonderful Costa Rica posts for a Movember reminder in the form of a weekend tune brought to you by Toronto’s most charming indie quartet The Elwins. Ladies and gentlemen I present to you “Help A Bro Out (M-O-V-E-M-B-E-R)”! Y’all better be growing some nice mos! You can download the song for free here and donate to their Movember team here! Wanna catch em live? They’re currently touring all over Ontario and hitting up Quebec, check them out. And yes, they do sing about more than mustaches… Enjoy! xo Kate

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Worst Day Surfing is Better Than the Best Day Working

I’m getting pretty tanned and not even really trying.  Yes I have sunblock Mum! There’s only ONE bar, this is it. Heyyyy Chico’s! Chilled here for a little smoke. Surf school & turtle conservatory. En route to pick up our boards, saw some monkeys. Check out this papa! Ok, so I didn’t carry my own board, Big Blue my new bestie did. He’s a surf instructor/local legend. I was like ooh can I get a shot of me like Britney in Slave?… “Well, you’ll only do it once”. Thanks Blue, these bad boys are mega poison. Ahh. I love Costa Rica.   I think everyone loves Costa Rica, never heard anyone say a bad thing about this place. It’s pure bliss! Apres surf I got a cheap hotel and went to Chico’s, chilled on the beach and had a house party. It’s all about balance! Although, coming BACK to Anamaya after bring at the little dive I stayed as made me appreciate it even more. I think Costa Rica and I love each other.

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OH MY VICTOR NEWMAN GOD! #yandr

So, last weekend I had the opportunity to meet THE ONE, the man, the moustache, Eric Braeden and do a 10 minute interview. Unfortunately, I was en route to Costa Rica but FORTUNATELY Kevin and Barbie did the interview. I’ve got that to share when I return from vacay BUT…in the mean time, look/listen/love this message with me. AHHHHHHH. I DIE. Thank you Kevin & Barbie. ILU x <8!!

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you missed this yesterday

Morning! Raining sheets here today but beauty still. Drank 20+ beers last night with my new besties Lizzy & Jen D. # Good morning from Costa Rica cuties! #puravida http://t.co/SjPpwZjr # Surfing, surfing, yoga, surfing, yoga, surfing, beer, bong, surfing, yoga, surfing, yoga. # omg the cat just caught a hummingbird. killed it 🙁 # cat is eating it now! you animal! # Thinking about moving to New York. # New BFF is a producer at Bloomberg and think I might stay with her then find a place n NYC. # whoa my Google calendar is en espanol! # Women in Biz Network Interview: I was recently interviewed about my job and… http://t.co/3OsEWIov #thisismylife # replying to work emails "please follow up next week I'm surfing in Costa Rica" is something I can get used to. # Hummingbird! #puravida http://t.co/10qivG7b # Photo: Pipe made out of coconut tree leaf http://t.co/jIuHYQXs # Morning yoga @anamayaresort. #puravida http://t.co/k0WDoDrh # got dinged in the head by my board yesterday. #surfing # doing aerial silks this morning. what are you doing? # You choices are half chance. So are everybody else. # Created "Casie Yoga" last night – gratitude yoga meditation where you be grateful. # New friend from BC at @anamayarestort –> @skichix! we went surfing together yesterday 🙂 (tweeted me from outside where I can see her haha) # There’s relaxed, then there’s REALaxed.: Doing a class in aerial silks this… http://t.co/HhhjSusR #thisismylife # There's relaxed then there's REALaxd. Pura Vida! http://t.co/1sPrfv7t http://t.co/ehGxvGkT # WHOA, DOING AERIAL SILKS IS HARD BUT AWESOME!!!!! # Girl you know it's true. http://t.co/1PuKqGz2 # Spanish searching, no translation necessary http://t.co/bClDtqp1 # I rode a wave for you and left my <3 in the ocean. Surfing in Playa Grande again today :)… http://t.co/Y1wfkEkA # Surf Baby http://t.co/JAkId2vt…

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you missed this yesterday

You forget how bright he stars are when you can't see them shine. #toronto #costarica #beauty # “@brucepoontip: Right now I have a signal and I am tweeting from a ballon ride over the Masai Mara! Kaboom! http://t.co/uWplHCFE” amazing! # Jungle Sounds All Around: I’ve never gone on vacation alone to some place warm… http://t.co/gtRlwjyn #thisismylife # In a hammock on the edge of the world @anamayaresort. #costacasie @ Montezuma http://t.co/JK5Cz8Ba # Good morning!! @ Anamaya Resort & Retreat Center http://t.co/XT6ylXHG # Stop. Yoga time. @ Anamaya Resort & Retreat Center http://t.co/VLrUcMQE # ésta es mi vida: Morning hello from my hammock to you. #puravida Nov 14, 2011 |… http://t.co/SYGaTaQd #thisismylife # Namaste http://t.co/XDS99M3p # Fresh coconut milk in my coffee today. #puravida # Feels like time goes slow over here in Costa Rica, been in the sun/pool for 2HR and it's only noon. # HAPPY BIRTHDAY BFF @LAURENONIZZLE! ILU x <8!! # What's for lunch? No idea what the @AnamayaResort kitchen has planned for us. Something organic. Imma find a Maccas before the week is over. # Guess who jumped in the pool? Not me but someone you know… #noreallyguessplease #notfunny # iPhone, that's who. #notfunny # Howler monkeys are singing away. #

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Jungle Sounds All Around

I’ve never gone on vacation alone to some place warm & relaxing. I’m filled with childlike excitement knowing all the things I can do here. I’ve decided to stay in Montezuma village one night this week and check out the Costa Rica Film Festival. Surfing & yoga today and a one day sailing trip to an island before Friday. I’m reminded a few things being here… I really love iPhone, life, sunshine, wifi, meeting new people and traveling. Had Skype video calls with Mum at home, Bob from Boston and KMS in Auckland to show them around Anamaya Resort from my iPhone. It’s like THE FUTURE is already here. My room is lovely. Currently downloading Crazy, Stupid, Love so I can fall asleep with my boyfriends Ryan Gossling and (Andy) iPad. Outside I hear all kinds of jungle sounds like monkeys and birds that remind me of a sleep app I have on iPad but realer.  There’s a few voices speaking Spanish in the distance but it’s quiet compared to home. I sat in this hammock for a while today staring out into the ocean. It was magical.  This resort is very well designed. Kudos to the owners & thank you for having me. One can only DREAM what it’s like to call this place your home. Even at night the infinity pool looks lovely. All that darkness is ocean meets sky. Everyone has dinner together which is really nice. I had salmon, beets and vegetables but they cater to everyones food allergies like gluten free and all those other ones (I’m clueless about!). Chilled in this area for a little while today too. There’s lots of space for everyone to hang out. I wonder if that TV has cable so I can watch the Y and R? Omg I just remembered I will be one week…

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you missed this yesterday

My sisters bf has a muscle car. I'm I'm it. # Reggaeton. . # Driver coming at 6 am. Andrew my most fav one! # you missed this yesterday: – you missed this yesterday: – Got a real cute… http://t.co/OB5J1mG8 #thisismylife # Weekend Tune: “Sister Wife” by Alex Winston: Happy lucky weekend everyone! 11… http://t.co/RgvasOM8 #thisismylife # Everyone has been SO nice here today. Can't wait to see the ocean in Costa Rica 🙂 [pic]: http://t.co/9D54su2w # Power http://t.co/W8GuTv1c # "It’s a bright Saturday morning in the middle of November, and I know Christmas is coming because: a) I…" http://t.co/xGHodP7Z # "The secret to happiness…be satisfied and be grateful." – Mitch Albom (Have A Little Faith) http://t.co/GtsQ6ahg # Photo: suicideblonde: Beauty sisters http://t.co/KzZrT9oC # Photo: atsween: http://t.co/fwKEoFhd # Travel essential http://t.co/vraAJUyz # Find a Russian! http://t.co/rEgRKuRz # Suzuki like http://t.co/gTGAx52S # Miami, I am IN you. (@ Miami International Airport (MIA) w/ 57 others) [pic]: http://t.co/m0cDC4D3 # Duty Freeeeeze http://t.co/0ZAMHRHr # AA http://t.co/QaV7phW2 # Beard lube http://t.co/a9FBQe42 # #movember http://t.co/qSO0mYUW # Video: rsfe: http://t.co/TzYVU1WX # I really wish I had downloaded a movie for this flight. Boards in 20 min. Anyone have a suggestion? # I'm sure I will have a list to download when I land http://t.co/WIgxHkMX # Bored'ing again http://t.co/jkZz1m9Z #

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