How about lunch with Mark McEwan today?

What are you doing for lunch? Today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can enjoy a hot and tasty lunch prepared by 15 unique food vendors from local restaurants at Yonge-Dundas Square. The event is organized by Second Harvest,  a Toronto charity that prevents good food from being wasted and feeds those in need. Every $10 raised allows Second Harvest to rescue and deliver enough food to provide 20 healthy meals for those in need. While you’re there,  you’ll also be able to say what’s up to Second Harvest ambassador Chef Mark McEwan. Tickets are from $3-$5 and exchanged for delicious snack-sized dishes, with proceeds going to feed people in need across the city. Lunch Money Days vendors: Caplansky’s Beaver Tails Jack Astor’s Ese Millwood Melt Grilled Cheesery (!!!!) Magic Oven Pimenton RealSports Bar & Grill Smoke’s Poutinerie Rock Lobster Sullivan & Bleeker Baking Co. While you’re there, tweet a photo of your lunch with the #lunchmoneydays hashtag, and you could win: 1 of 2 $50 Sporting Life Canada gift cards 1 of 2 $25 Steve’s Music gift cards A Purdy’s Chocolatier gift basket 1 of 10 pairs of tickets to the Toronto FC season opener on March 9 (include @TorontoFC in your tweet) I won’t be able to stop by today but if you do please have a snack for me! Hmmm, now what should I have for lunch? <3 CASIE

View Post

Be Classy. Be Confident. Be Yourself.

Hey gorgeous! Last semester I had a great time dancing in the ARMY of SASS Performance & Training Group. They currently accepting registration for the ARMY OF SASS Winter session that goes from January to June. That’s six months of you getting hotter, dancing, making friends, and getting fit. You’ll finish up with a super hot performance and strut your stuff on stage. If you are looking for something to make you feel confident and sexy, this is it. I had an absolute blast.   Some of the Girls and I on Opening Night   ARMY of SASS Performance & Training Group   There are 2 weeks left until AOS – CONFESSIONS starts training. To register email [email protected] and check out LOCATION INFO in GTA/Ottawa. Facebook: ARMY OF SASS / Chic-a-boom Room “No good woman left behind”

View Post

Here’s to a NEW YEAR! BRING ON 2013!

I did all the things on my list today in preparation for a great night. It’s been an amazing year. I’m heading to Lauren’s then to 159 Manning for what it sure to be one epic house party after another. I was going to write a post about the end of the year and stuff but I took a nap instead. Ha! I’m feeling great and will write something tomorrow as I return to regularly scheduled blogging. I am so excited for 2013. We made it past the Mayan prediction and through all kinds of things, and now truly have the ability to make our dreams come true. THIS IS YOUR LIFE Be thankful for everything inyour life, good and bad, it makes you the amazing person you are. Have a safe and fun night. Tell your friends you love them, call your parents if you can. Make a promise to yourself to do something worth writing about each day. You’ll look back and be glad you did. Trust me. My friends shot this for Moose Knuckles Canada just in time for New Years. Enjoy! Happy New Year 2013 from 1188 on Vimeo. Directed by: J. Lee Williams + Dave Gillespie DOP: Kris Belchevski Special Thanks to: Will Poho, Sean Evens, Jurek Osterfeld, Delaney Siren, Chris de Castro & Jessica. Clothing: Moose Knuckles Canada. www.mooseknucklescanada.com Song: Massive Attack – Risingson (Bassnectar Remix) https://soundcloud.com/bassnectar/massive-attack-remix-free-download Happy New Year! Love and light, xo CASIE ♥

View Post

OMABA! Election + Winning = Awesome

All posts tagged Obama. This is about to DOUBLE by 2016. [View the story “This is why I love the internet.” on Storify] This is why I love the internet. Storified by CASIE STEWART · Tue, Nov 06 2012 23:27:57 RT @BarackObama: Four more years. http://pic.twitter.com/bAJE6VomCASIE STEWART RT @Ratchet2English: Obama looking around like…. http://pic.twitter.com/8EqcnnWhMaarrleenn✌ RT @MainExplicit: Obama Won! http://pic.twitter.com/5JRslr7TJ ε s s ι c α ღ RT @BarackObama: We’re all in this together. That’s how we campaigned, and that’s who we are. Thank you. -boCASIE STEWART #GOBAMACASIE STEWART This election is a total sham and a travesty. We are not a democracy!Donald J. Trump #obama2012 ✨ http://instagr.am/p/RtxCk_Fa3D/Simone Battle RT @autocorrects: Obama #election2012 http://pic.twitter.com/hOsusG6KRA Cheerleading RT @FoolAss_Nick: OBAMA BITCH http://pic.twitter.com/R1DIvifsBetsy saying a prayer , thank you god…… #obama2012 #countryissaved #donthavetomovetocanadaParis Jacksoη RT @SugarHoney1D: Michelle Obama is so gorgeous http://pic.twitter.com/RPAR0tllJhonice YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!April Wozny RT @OzzHerrera: RT @diegovivas: FOTO. El Empire State se viste de azul luego de la victoria de Barack Obama: http://pic.twitter.com/tNuqP5qE”Alejandro Sevilla Tonight’s REAL winner. #election2012 http://pic.twitter.com/N6vZAJzkfreddielm Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it. Roald Dahl 🙂 http://pinterest.com/pin/73042825177799231/CASIE STEWART RT @Esepinchewey: Y que me dice: "Vas a perder Obama", y que le digo: "Jajajajajajajajajaja no me hagas reír"… http://pic.twitter.com/EFfYOYdQLucy @djandrewb @saychris3x @djoj @djhardy – Maury Povich had this to say about the election http://pic.twitter.com/iSstrrUADJ Static Big bird has a few words for mitt romney. #election2012Share this humourous image. http://pic.twitter.com/L8GOKS3KLA Cityworkers Then… this happened. Dear lady behind Obama, Take that flag out of your hair.Jesse Tyler Ferguson AMERICAN FLAG WEAVES FOR ALL AMERICANSClayton Cubitt Girl with flag in hair meme in T-5,4,3,2,1…..CASIE STEWART Obama pissed that the woman w/ the flag in her hair is getting all the attention on twitter. via @mhp #electi… http://tmblr.co/ZRCOZyWnblD0CASIE STEWART RT @YourFavWhiteGuy: Let it begin. #hairflag #flaghead http://twitpic.com/bb0v3cTri$ha Lewinsky Goes to Obama rally.…

View Post

Duck Hunt, Voting Day, Obama for the Win

Good morning, good morning, and how are you today? I say to myself in a singing voice, just like Mum used to as a kid. I’m wearing the Maison Filipi Duck Hunter Camo Bow Tie I was sent not too long ago.  Actually, it was in the summer but it’s flannel and more appropriate for today’s weather. After work I’m being interviewed by Cision about Movember. I had to look up my first post about Movember to remind myself how I learned about it. Every blog post is a note to ‘Future Me’. I won’t remember all the details of each day or event twenty years down the road, but I will remember the feeling I had when I read this again for the first time. Tonight I am going to clean my room and watch the election. Have I told you how much I love my job? Simple things like leaving the house  early, seeing the same people in the morning, dressing up in outfits, morning coffee, fresh air before starting the day, I appreciate everything so much more. I love the work I’m doing. I feel like I could not have planned this all better if I tried. I am incredibly excited for the next year. Sending my love and positive vibes to Obama-Biden today. I really hope he wins. I’ve ben blogging about him since 2008. HAVE AN AWESOME DAY!  And please, please if you are in the USA, VOTE! <3 CASIE

View Post

INNOVATE OR DIE!

It makes my little internet loving heart happy to see this amazing group of tech founders talking about innovation for this Obama video. In order to remain ahead of the pack you must always be innovating. INNOVATE OR DIE! Let this inspire your life today.  

View Post

WORLD WAR WEB

It’s a trending on twitter and it’s making news. Is this the war of 2012?  The war we knew was coming but nobody predicted exactly what because it wasn’t invented then. What if it sneaks up one day, like Sunday and ALL OF A SUDDEN… I can’t even imagine… Just think about how ANGRY and LOST you would be if you didn’t have your Internet life, love, freedom? Would I die? I might. I know I’m being dramatic but when I think about it, it seems like a 2012 movie that I’m IN, happening in real time, right now I don’t know much about hacking but ‘Largest Attack Ever‘ are big words.  Four peeps linked to Megaupload were arrested in New Zealand and are now being denied bail. Keri knows all about hacking and online security so naturally I went to her blog. Found this post: You NEED to Care About SOPA and PIPA We can’t vote in Canada on this, we’re counting on you big time, American friends! January 24 – please vote. Sh*t is going down right now! Those feds would shut this blog down in a hot second. I’m not in the USA but I’m sure they could make me stop publishing. The internet doesn’t have boundaries the way countries do. I have seven years of links and content at least. (Back up your blog!) Youtube has the most crazy comments but that’s why it seems like this is a movie. Scary thing is this IS REAL. Random Comments from this Video: Under SOPA, YOU COULD GET FIVE YEARS FOR DOWNLOADING MICHAEL JACKSON.. ONE MORE YEAR THAN THE DOCTOR THAT KILLED HIM! By Jeezo People will commit suicide, lose their jobs, and all hell would break loose if that bill passes. WTF congress?! Why censor our fucking internets?! Navyisgreat476 Mayans: 2012 = end of the world, 2012: pricks in congress…

View Post

Life is built on experiences.

Take them. Make them. Live them. Love them. Leave them in memory. Leave them Online. This blog is how I remember. Remind yourself today of something you’ve done that makes you smile. You’ll be glad you did.

View Post

inspiration is everywhere, open your eyes

Stayed up late making changes to blog. I’m not done yet, it takes forever. A blog is a continuous work in progress, always evolving. I’m ready for it to get a makeover. Not too much change, more in function than design. Talk nerdy to me baby. It’s funny, people often think I spend ALL my time out & about on the town attending media events and having fun. Let me be honest with you, I spend heaps of time at home on my computer, alone. Part of me is very introverted and I place huge value on my time alone. In order to have heaps of energy to share, you gotta charge your batteries. Hung out with KMS in NZ on Skype for a bit. I love Skype, good way to charge up seeing old friends. I was shocked at his huge beard! Massive! Not alowed to shave cause he has a modelling gig on Monday. He just did an international ad for Samsung & his new tracks are about to drop in Australia soon. Keep up the good work, love you. Skype convo gifs are so cute omg. Last year, no beard, less fro. We hung out while I was in Auckland for NZ Fashion Week.  Chillin’ on Ponsonby Road post Stolen Girlfriends Club show.  I had awesome two tone pink/black nails that day.  The whole trip was so fun. I miss NZ. Saw this on Google+ via Alana Joy. Are you on G+? Add me here. I have invites if you want. Pretty much the story of my life, except the pad of paper is a computer. Got asked today “Where do you find inspiration for blogging?”. I find inspiration everywhere. I could sit at my computer (and have) for hours (ages) and tell stories, write about pop culture, review tech sites and products. Sometimes I…

View Post

the race is long & in the end it’s only with yourself.

This gives me such fond memories, reminds me to to worry, about things that matter. It’s a real feel gooder. If you’ve never heard/read this before, let me share it with you. I know you’ll like it. Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of ’97 Wear sunscreen If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be It. The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by Scientists whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable Than my own meandering Experience…I will dispense this advice now. Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth; oh nevermind; you will not Understand the power and beauty of your youth until they have faded. But trust me, in 20 years you’ll look back at photos of yourself and Recall in a way you can’t grasp now how much possibility lay before You and how fabulous you really looked….You’re not as fat as you Imagine.

View Post

oh, you mean you are feeling grumpy? well that stops now.

View Post

“i can help you w/ < /iframe >” he said, she melted.

This coffee was nice. Atelier on King latte art, I like you. The rain is no reason to get down. Or bored. Only boring people get bored. I’ve never been bored a day in my life.

View Post

“an all-around plugged-in pioneer” #personalbranding101

I recently wrote an article for Levis about Crafting Your Persoal Brand. It came out this week and I’m pretty proud of it.  I shared some tips that will help you (or anyone) to build and showcase their talents online. I hope you will check it out. “Casie Stewart knows a thing or two about leaving an online footprint. Recognized by Klout as one of Toronto’s top tweeters and bloggers, she has plenty of tips on how you can leverage social media channels as an invaluable element to your personal brand.” Here are some tips on building your personal brand to help  establish yourself online: Set a goal: Make a plan for your brand. What are you passionate about? What do you want to be known for? Start a blog: Use WordPress, Tumblr, Blogger or Posterous to create a free home for your online activity. Find a mentor: Find someone who is doing what you want to do and introduce yourself, learn from them and get inspired. TGIF: Twitter, Google, Internet, Facebook: Create profiles for yourself online and update them regularly with things that align with your brand. Get Involved: Seek out events related to your passion and get involved by volunteering. This is a great way to grow your brand, meet others and learn from experts. I’ve been building my personal brand online for over five years. At first, no one read my blog, and I had no followers on Twitter. We all have to start somewhere but have the potential to go anywhere. In the words of Napoleon Hill, “What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.”

View Post

Woke Up to Me ON @Mashable

As soon as I saw the first part of the tweet pop up on my push notification on ipad I knew what it was, I just had a feeling…could it be? Me and for what? In this: Top 5 Digital Marketing Agencies on Mashable “When Virgin America was launching its first international route to Toronto, its Creative Director Jesse McMillin contacted Evan Fry, V&S’s Chief Creative Officer to brainstorm ways to build buzz and find a local brand ambassador in Toronto. They came up with the Virgin America Toronto Provocateur. The website V&S created — with a video of Sir Richard Branson himself — received 1,500 contest entries, which were narrowed down to 20 candidates (this seems like a small number, but candidates needed to live in Toronto, be able to do the joband submit a video, which limited the applicant pool). The site received 46,000 unique visitors and V&S helped Virgin find its cheeky new ambassador, Casie Stewart, who still functions as the provocateur.” Never heard of Mashable? Geeks & nerds across the universe think about/have thought about waking up to themselves on Mashable. Well, I know I sure have. Read the article on Mashable & leave a comment! Have an awesome day. P.S. get a ticket for JapanQuakeTO at Tattoo on Thursday right hurrrrrrrrrrrrre!

View Post