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 🙂

But, they don’t all bring you lasagna at work.

Watched Clerks last night for the first time. I know. The title of this post is part of a quote from Silent Bob saying “there’s a million fine looking women in the world…”. Listening to Selah Sue. Watched a video from boy crazy Alexi. Sent my stuff to insurance from my back-ccident and snail mailed a card to someone special.

Billabong sample sale downstairs today. Lots of deals. 67 Mowat Ave first floor at Pady Sales if you wanna go, today or tomorrow.

I wanna win the Build a Bash contest from Koodo where get $50,000 to throw a party. You can join my party here but you gotta be logged into Facebook cause it uses FB Connect.

Gah, imagine I had $50K for a party. OMG.

Have a great day!

yes you can sail the seven seas!

I’ve told you about my friend and little blonde blogger Keri, The Canadian Explorer. Recently she went on Canada’s largest Navy ship. I love her show. Here’s the most recent episode on board the HMCS unit. Enjoy 🙂

snail vs. email – both are good

I’m sharing with you three things I got in the mail recently that made me smile. Enjoy!

One – made me smile and feel pretty

Casie? It’s me [friend]. Hi. I just wanted to let you know that one of my facebook friends just wrote me. The subject line was “Pretty Woman” and the message was: “Ya… who is CASIE STEWART?? Sweet……”
I thought you should know.
Kay bye have fun!

Two -love  you friend & thanks for caring

hey pretty lady. What can I do to encourage you to stop eating McDonalds, you have such a beautiful mind, body, and soul, why pollute it with garbage.

Do we not have enough vices!


Friday I’m in Love with McDonads on 12seconds.tv

Three – i like music

I got the new EP Runaround from Scissor Sisters guitarist Del Marquis from my friends at The Musebox in NY, NY. I like Scissor Sisters and this guy is a total babe. Been listening this morning. So far so good. Me likey. Thanks guys!

leave that nine to five up on the shelf

Leaving 15 minutes earlier didn’t get us here any faster. National Car Free day but CP24 was showing massive traffic. Feel like it’s gonna be a productive one. Wore my wellies, there’s a rain-a-coming.

Had a good sleep, back’s getting better. Feeling quite creative today.Might paint tonight. Time for a new sketch book again. I’ve filled up two every quarter for the past year.

Found out I’m getting the new CK for men in the mail soon. Will have some samples too. I hope i comes in a big box. I wonder what catering will bring for lunch today. I’m reading a new book by Tucker Max. There’s a movie coming out of it. Pretty hilarious. I really should write down more stories. The ones that go untold and would never  be published here. I’ve done some pretty ridiculous and hilarious things. I’m thankful for all my experiences as they make me who I am today.

I’m behind on FB & email messages, will get to that later. Gonna check a few bitches off my list so I feel good when lunch rolls in.

Have a GREAT day! Bye.

p.s. Happy Birthday to my twabe Rachel a.k.a @stealingkitty in Texas she turns 40 today! I sang her happy birthday on 12 seconds this morning 🙂 Love ya xo

some days you just wanna take a break from life

The day after a relaxing weekend and all I want is the couch, horizontal with a pillow, watching tv. Back is better but the pain is still there. Had pho for lunch. Was tasty as usual. I really miss my camera.

I forgot how pretty and green Cambridge is. I feel torn between my love of the city and  my love of bring in a quiet place surrounded by nature and peace. This is driving in Blair beside Mum’s favorite tree.

I really missed Cambridge until I got back home to my glass box in the sky. I love the city too.

Had a good chuckle at Do Your Fucking Dishes. I had a roomate that didn’t do his and I put them in his room.

When I was in highschool I really wanted these prescription Gucci glasses. Mum’s work would pay for them and I cheated my eye exam to get them. My prescription was barely there at all. Two years later after wearing them my eyes had gotten a little worse. Last time I got them checked they were 20/20 again. My new prescription glasses have no prescription.