Those lyrics would be from the Lumineers who I am seeing in concert before 2013 is over, yay!
Anyways I just wanted to post a quickie saying that I've switched blogs, I now post at addingtoyourventures.blogspot.com because i wanted to change my format and I wanted to post more relevant blogs so I hope you've been having a great summer, and if you don't mind check out my new blog, I might be leaving this old one up or deactivating it I haven't decided yet when I do I will make a post, so until then
xoxo,
Casey
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Strayed Away
Hi everyone and anyone who is reading this!
How are you?
No, really, how are you?
This is something I wished I asked people more often. I tend to get caught up in my own troubles, and when someone gets irritated with me, it become a very selfish time. I can't see that they might be dealing with something on the other side, all I see is that they hate me, etc. etc. etc. which is (by the way) never true at all.
Today that happened again and I realized I am not living life. There is a difference between dwelling and living. Dwelling is sitting there like a sack of potatoes waiting to be picked up and delivered. Living, is getting up, getting out of your comfort zone, going to try new things, etc.
I get so caught up in my expectations and what if's that I never truly allow myself to be happy with what I have, now.
Next week I am taking a break from all things related to the internet, and I am making myself a challenge.
- only text/phone calls
-no T.V. or internet (newspapers are allowed)
-no gmail or Facebook or blogspot and absolutely no tumblr
- every morning I have to run
- I have to step back from the day and remember all the good that happened, remember funny things that happened, remember something in the news, remember a picture I took, remember that really good run, remember to send gratitude to all my supporters (all in my journal)
- sending letters is wonderful and definitely alright!
-make a challenge once a week
(the whole first two weeks of July)
-play more games (board ones)
-get a job and pick up a few hobbies
-save save save for a new bike and new books and a new lens and a new camera (wow that was a lot)
-have a disney movie marathon with my buddies
-go out to eat (on me) with my friends or newer friends
-have a bombing 4th of July in the Nation's Capital
- Aim to eat healthily and aim to buy groceries and cook food with my family or by myself
-Aim to get outside, hiking, biking, swimming, playing with neighbors, soccer, sprinklers and slip and slide, washing cars, walking dogs?, whatever it is I will do it.
then the whole month of august I will start my new project to go amish for 30 days.
I just really need to find something to be passionate about, and I just think I know what that might be.
I need to treat my friends and family better.
I need to be grateful for now, what I have now, and what I'm doing now.
I need to make plans, not long term ones at all, short term all the time, because the longer I wait the longer I have to change my mind.
I need to run everyday, because I need to train for XC this fall, I love running and it keeps me happy, and it's like therapy. And I need to learn to do it alone. ( it's not like you take your friends to therapy with you)
I need to reach out to my aunt, who needs an explanation from me, because I sincerely trust her, and I don't know who else will understand.
I need to practice meditating before acting upon something in a way that I would regret.
I need to read read read read read.
Okay I don't know if this will help anyone but
fake it till you become it,
bye!!!
<33 Casey
How are you?
No, really, how are you?
This is something I wished I asked people more often. I tend to get caught up in my own troubles, and when someone gets irritated with me, it become a very selfish time. I can't see that they might be dealing with something on the other side, all I see is that they hate me, etc. etc. etc. which is (by the way) never true at all.
Today that happened again and I realized I am not living life. There is a difference between dwelling and living. Dwelling is sitting there like a sack of potatoes waiting to be picked up and delivered. Living, is getting up, getting out of your comfort zone, going to try new things, etc.
I get so caught up in my expectations and what if's that I never truly allow myself to be happy with what I have, now.
Next week I am taking a break from all things related to the internet, and I am making myself a challenge.
- only text/phone calls
-no T.V. or internet (newspapers are allowed)
-no gmail or Facebook or blogspot and absolutely no tumblr
- every morning I have to run
- I have to step back from the day and remember all the good that happened, remember funny things that happened, remember something in the news, remember a picture I took, remember that really good run, remember to send gratitude to all my supporters (all in my journal)
- sending letters is wonderful and definitely alright!
-make a challenge once a week
(the whole first two weeks of July)
-play more games (board ones)
-get a job and pick up a few hobbies
-save save save for a new bike and new books and a new lens and a new camera (wow that was a lot)
-have a disney movie marathon with my buddies
-go out to eat (on me) with my friends or newer friends
-have a bombing 4th of July in the Nation's Capital
- Aim to eat healthily and aim to buy groceries and cook food with my family or by myself
-Aim to get outside, hiking, biking, swimming, playing with neighbors, soccer, sprinklers and slip and slide, washing cars, walking dogs?, whatever it is I will do it.
then the whole month of august I will start my new project to go amish for 30 days.
I just really need to find something to be passionate about, and I just think I know what that might be.
I need to treat my friends and family better.
I need to be grateful for now, what I have now, and what I'm doing now.
I need to make plans, not long term ones at all, short term all the time, because the longer I wait the longer I have to change my mind.
I need to run everyday, because I need to train for XC this fall, I love running and it keeps me happy, and it's like therapy. And I need to learn to do it alone. ( it's not like you take your friends to therapy with you)
I need to reach out to my aunt, who needs an explanation from me, because I sincerely trust her, and I don't know who else will understand.
I need to practice meditating before acting upon something in a way that I would regret.
I need to read read read read read.
Okay I don't know if this will help anyone but
fake it till you become it,
bye!!!
<33 Casey
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Long Time, No....More Finals!
Hi , this is just a really really quick post,
School is over and I am leaving this blog, I will leave it up so I could come back and see it later,
but I have different plans for a blog, and my new one is right here!
I totally enjoyed my time on this blog, and can't wait to try out my new blog.
Have a good evening,
sincerely,
Casey
School is over and I am leaving this blog, I will leave it up so I could come back and see it later,
but I have different plans for a blog, and my new one is right here!
I totally enjoyed my time on this blog, and can't wait to try out my new blog.
Have a good evening,
sincerely,
Casey
Sunday, April 21, 2013
In a matter of time
Hello All!
I missed my blog so much. And this time off (although I am still off of tumblr and facebook) has been great. You know when someone makes you really angry, and then you step back a little bit, and say wow I've been here before.
My friend and I were supposed to go running at 4:30 today.
I called her cellphone about 4-5 times and I left a message. She never picked up or called back until
5pm when I finally called her and she said, "sooo,"the way she always answers the phone, and she said it was too late and I should have been at her house.
There seems to always be a lack of communication but I think it's more so that I am growing apart from her, we've been pretty good friends since 6th grade and 4 years later, we're better off seeing each other at our Middle School's reunions or at the grocery store than planning to get together. It is just really not working out.
But she made me realize three things.
1) I can get out and run by myself anytime and any day I want, I don't need to rely on her or anyone else. Running is therapy, not a get together.
2) I actually need to fix my hair (haha) and do my homework (oops!) so I shouldn't be running right now anyways.
3) I finally know what it feels like to be stood up kinda. I was really depressed last year and a little this year. And I've stood up a lot of people. It really stinks, especially when the other person is looking forward to it. I will never say no again.
That leads me to another point, and I'm sorry for all the writing guys I will be putting up pictures pretty soon.
Okay, but anyways that point is stop taking things so seriously, you have to breath and let things that don't matter go. All that build up is really bad for you! Like just breath and go for it. Ask a really stupid question, or trip in front of tons of people and laugh it off or make a joke such as, "I'm probably the only one who gets attacked by the floor!"
Bad things can be avoided. Also I need to start saying yes, taking more opportunities of things that scare me, I just said yes to something really big, involving this woman who is literally my inspiration. I think of what she would do, and it helps me to move on from things I shouldn't be analyzing.
Also another plus of this mindset, I found a typewriter and I started making a screenplay for a film I was inspired to write about this boy (I'll just let you wait and see) it will probably be finished by July. Also It is called, "Everybody here wants something from you."
So, wherever you are, enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
And don't be scared for Monday, be excited, it's the beginning of a new week. Full of new surprises and
opportunities! And make sure you tell yourself that the problems you face are just challenges and you might as well go for them! Get out there, and start saying YES!
I love you all!
Casey
I missed my blog so much. And this time off (although I am still off of tumblr and facebook) has been great. You know when someone makes you really angry, and then you step back a little bit, and say wow I've been here before.
My friend and I were supposed to go running at 4:30 today.
I called her cellphone about 4-5 times and I left a message. She never picked up or called back until
5pm when I finally called her and she said, "sooo,"the way she always answers the phone, and she said it was too late and I should have been at her house.
There seems to always be a lack of communication but I think it's more so that I am growing apart from her, we've been pretty good friends since 6th grade and 4 years later, we're better off seeing each other at our Middle School's reunions or at the grocery store than planning to get together. It is just really not working out.
But she made me realize three things.
1) I can get out and run by myself anytime and any day I want, I don't need to rely on her or anyone else. Running is therapy, not a get together.
2) I actually need to fix my hair (haha) and do my homework (oops!) so I shouldn't be running right now anyways.
3) I finally know what it feels like to be stood up kinda. I was really depressed last year and a little this year. And I've stood up a lot of people. It really stinks, especially when the other person is looking forward to it. I will never say no again.
That leads me to another point, and I'm sorry for all the writing guys I will be putting up pictures pretty soon.
Okay, but anyways that point is stop taking things so seriously, you have to breath and let things that don't matter go. All that build up is really bad for you! Like just breath and go for it. Ask a really stupid question, or trip in front of tons of people and laugh it off or make a joke such as, "I'm probably the only one who gets attacked by the floor!"
Bad things can be avoided. Also I need to start saying yes, taking more opportunities of things that scare me, I just said yes to something really big, involving this woman who is literally my inspiration. I think of what she would do, and it helps me to move on from things I shouldn't be analyzing.
Also another plus of this mindset, I found a typewriter and I started making a screenplay for a film I was inspired to write about this boy (I'll just let you wait and see) it will probably be finished by July. Also It is called, "Everybody here wants something from you."
So, wherever you are, enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
And don't be scared for Monday, be excited, it's the beginning of a new week. Full of new surprises and
opportunities! And make sure you tell yourself that the problems you face are just challenges and you might as well go for them! Get out there, and start saying YES!
I love you all!
Casey
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Being Present?
It's been a while, hasn't it?
I've been putting off blogging and spending time developing what I will focus on next in my life.
But that's just the thing, the next, the future, the upcoming. We are all waiting for it. Maybe in hopes that it will be better than right now or better than before. Or maybe just because it inspires us, the unknown I mean, takes us to a place better or more intriguing than where we are right now.
Sometimes people make quotes that say , "Live for the Future!" or "Tomorrow will be better." and "Dream for a better tomorrow." While all of these mantras help people shape their lives, including my life, I don't think anyone should live by them.
I was reading a chapter from, "Don't Stress the Small Stuff," and when the author said "Be Present," I was so annoyed, quote after quote had told me to live in the past and live for the future, but the truth is neither of these places should be your dwelling. Why this, right now, is where you should be!
Considering those terms, next time you are somewhere, don't go on your phone, don't talk to one person by just saying hi, really reach out and ask, "How are you today?" And in those quiet moments, discover the people around you, for me it's at school, the dreamer looking out the window, the future lawyer debating a wild class discussion, the history buff professing their passion, making it hard not to want to feel passionate as well!
I will be taking a break from blogspot, facebook, and tumblr. I'm asking my dad to change all my passwords, and the only place I will be checking is my email. I need time off, to be present, I need time to take some photos, some film, go for runs, talk to old friends, and find myself again. Someone told me that disconnecting is the best way to do that. Also, I need to focus on maintaining good grades, which are slowly slipping away from me.
So Farewell to anyone who reads this,
I will be back,
Casey
I've been putting off blogging and spending time developing what I will focus on next in my life.
But that's just the thing, the next, the future, the upcoming. We are all waiting for it. Maybe in hopes that it will be better than right now or better than before. Or maybe just because it inspires us, the unknown I mean, takes us to a place better or more intriguing than where we are right now.
Sometimes people make quotes that say , "Live for the Future!" or "Tomorrow will be better." and "Dream for a better tomorrow." While all of these mantras help people shape their lives, including my life, I don't think anyone should live by them.
I was reading a chapter from, "Don't Stress the Small Stuff," and when the author said "Be Present," I was so annoyed, quote after quote had told me to live in the past and live for the future, but the truth is neither of these places should be your dwelling. Why this, right now, is where you should be!
Considering those terms, next time you are somewhere, don't go on your phone, don't talk to one person by just saying hi, really reach out and ask, "How are you today?" And in those quiet moments, discover the people around you, for me it's at school, the dreamer looking out the window, the future lawyer debating a wild class discussion, the history buff professing their passion, making it hard not to want to feel passionate as well!
I will be taking a break from blogspot, facebook, and tumblr. I'm asking my dad to change all my passwords, and the only place I will be checking is my email. I need time off, to be present, I need time to take some photos, some film, go for runs, talk to old friends, and find myself again. Someone told me that disconnecting is the best way to do that. Also, I need to focus on maintaining good grades, which are slowly slipping away from me.
So Farewell to anyone who reads this,
I will be back,
Casey
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