Allergies!

I hate my allergies!

Almost as much as I hate the huge tree that keeps dumping the pollen covered things all over my house and car.

Ugh!

Walk it out!

Watch this! I'm so learning this so I can do it at the club! HOLLA!

A morning in hell...

Ok, life sucked this morning.

So, after a wonderful day at work yesterday, I opened again today. Well, one of the people that were supposed to open didn't show up, so I gave her a call.

Well, she's having some family issues at the moment, and our manager told her that she didn't have to worry, that we'd get it all taken care of.

Well, my manager covered her shift yesterday, but falied to do it for the shift this morning. So, we are a person short! Wee.

Well, I call my manager this morning to see what's up - and her phone goes straight to voicemail. I hate this. I mean, she NEVER seems to answer the phone. What if I was in an accident? Or the store had been broken into? Lady needs to answer her damn phone. I mean - YOU MANAGE A FREAKIN' STARBUCKS!

So, the day begins - and things are ok.

Until the rush hits.

Now we get a rush every morning, and with 3 people, it's pretty hard. Today was insane! Doing that a person short was HELL, not to mention the fact people were being RIDICULOUS this morning. Like a lady coming in RIGHT in the middle of a rush and wanting a coffee traveler and 15 pastries. COME ON!

I tried the best I could. I just hate when people can see that I am insanely frustrated, that there are drinks lined up, that we are doing the best we can ... and they just STARE me down, like it's gonna make things move faster. UGH!

Anyway, my manager decides to call at 9. I called her at 5 this morning. She asks why I didn't try calling anyone. I CALLED YOU BITCH! The person RESPONSIBLE for this madness!

Well, I didn't talk to her. I called in one of the other shifts and he came over to help. He pretty much told her that she screwed me over this morning.

I, on the other hand, called our district manager and told her about this madness. She agreed with me whole heartedly.

And, after being in hell ... we still did a good job this morning, seeing about a person a minute. Take that!

A shift with a view...

So, today was a great day.

Lucky for me, my manager scheduled her and I to open the store today. So that meant that I could be just a barista for the day - no having to be in charge or anything!

So, I was in the drive thru ALL DAY! And ya know what? I don't see why the other people that work there complain that they are always in the drive thru. I had a GREAT day!

All I did was stand there, take orders, and talk to people at the window. ALL 8 HOURS of my shift. I mean, what's so difficult about that?

And, I must brag and say that I was upselling the SHIT out of stuff today. I rock!

I need more days like that!

The best of both worlds!

Ok, I'll admit.

I like Hannah Montana!

You know, when I flip through the channels and see it on the Disney channel ... I can't help myself. Well, that kinda goes for all Disney channel shows.

And hell, she's cute. That wig ... it's total drag queen!

So, Jon got me the CD because we both have some major love for this girl. I love that "See You Again" song - and actually, some of the other songs are pretty catchy, too!

So, I'm a Fan-a-Hannah Montana! HAHA!

Yellow Light

Well, let's slow down the good news.

I just got a call today from my performance director that Dubai ... has been posponed!

So, I won't be going out on tour til the end of April...

TO CAIRO, EGYPT!

I know, exciting! So, I'll stay at the 'Bux a little longer.

And now I have more time to pack! :)

Again and again!

So ....

I'M GOING BACK ON TOUR! Ya, that's right folks. I've signed a contract, and I'll be going back on tour starting mid March.

And I'll be reliving the past- cause this time it's DISNEY LIVE! I'll be playing Goofy - and I'm way excited!

It's an internatonal tour, and the first stop is Dubai! WOW!

It's gonna be awesome!

So, I'm gonna fire this bad puppy back up, post some pics and whatnot, and it'll be great!

Stay tuned!

Who knew?

Who knew this

plus this

can earn you $100 dollars! I love it!

The Way I Am...

I love this song. It makes me feel like this picture.

If you were falling, then I would catch you.

You need a light, I'd find a match.

Cuz I love the way you say good morning.

And you take me the way I am.

If you are chilly, here take my sweater.

Your head is aching, I'll make it better.

Cuz I love the way you call me baby.

And you take me the way I am.

I'd buy you Rogaine if you start losing all your hair.

Sew on patches to all you tear.

Cuz I love you more than I could ever promise.

And you take me the way I am.

You take me the way I am.

You take me the way I am.

Have you ever noticed....

Have you ever noticed that "Girlfriends"

is the black version of

Sex in the City?

CYCLE 10!!!

Lets here it for the Cycle 10 girls of America's Next Top Model! They are looking very Chicago meets Pussycat Dolls meets a catering job. I can't wait!!

And speaking of models ... my new straight boyfriend is on a modeling show. His name is Perry. He's yummy!

I so need to try out for one of these shows. I mean, I watch enough of them. I think I've learned enough from 9 cycles of ANTM to do SOMEWHAT of a good job.

Goals...

This is what I looked like when I was on tour and going to the gym.

And this is what I want to look like.

Is that too much to ask?

Inspiration to start working out!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Happy New Year everyone! I hope that 2008 has started on a good note for everyone.

I'm glad that 2008 is here. I'm planning on starting with a clean slate, and making this year a great one!

As for resloutions, I'm planning on getting back in shape. Ya, everyone says I am skinny, but I want to get back to eating a bit healthier and get active again. No more sitting on the couch checking my Myspace!

So, what's your New Year's Resolution?

Bitch

So, I'm a bitch.

I mean, yes, I have my bitchy moments. I'm gay - it's expected of me. But, it's not like I'm a bitch ALL the time.

Still, I get called a bitch. Or told I need to be nice.

I am! Do you know how many squabbles I've fixed at work?

And ya, I haven't been "insanely happy" Casey lately. I have some things that I am dealing with, and they are the kinda things that make you wanna smile and be social.

Does that make me a bitch?

Ok, enough of me bitching.

Brokeback Wallet

Ok, I hate the holidays.

Sure, Santa brought some fun things. But that asshole wiped out my bank account!

Actually, I can't blame Santa. It's everything. I mean, honestly - I haven't done ANYTHING lately. I work, I eat, I go to bed. That's it.

And still, I have NO money! Where does it go?

UGH!

A Christmas Miracle!

Merry Christmas!

Hit the showers...

I'd love to. :)

Caption this!

Circles...

So ya - this is what life kinda feels like at the moment. I've been feeling like this a lot lately. Just not really sure where life's headed - not sure if I'm on the right path - not sure if I'm making the right decisions - not sure what's going to happen next.

And ususally, that's ok for me. I kinda like the uncertainty of life. Kinda going with the flow.

But not lately. I've been craving stability lately.

I'm totally getting old.

New Tattoo...

So, I'm thinking of getting another tattoo.

What do we think of this?

I'm not really sure where I want it. I was thinking my hip. Hmm?

Please leave your comments and concerns!

Shhhh .... silence is golden!

I'm so over people running their mouths!

You know, I've been known to talk bad about people. I'll admit it.

But, it just seems lately that people can't keep their mouths shut.

So people ... mind your own business.

Oh, and if you do have a problem with someone, I'd suggest bringing it up with THAT person, instead of telling everyone else first.

Jeez!

I'm a slave!

So yah, I'm a slave...

To Starbucks!

So, I've been promoted to a shift supervisor. YEAH ME! Yah, so I'm all in charge and shit - which is cool.

But it's STRESSFUL! I'm always running around like a chicken with it's head cut off, and the extra responsibility makes my pretty little head hurt sometimes.

But, it's fun! And it's more money! So, HOLLA!

So, that's why I haven't been blogging .... I've been at work. :)

Blur...

Hey everyone ... or anyone still reading this. Sorry I haven't blogged in a month, but life's kinda been a blur lately!

Let me get thru this weekend, and I'll try harder!

Love,

Casey

Thoughts on relationships...

Ya know, I'm getting older. Ya - I said it. And I'm getting to that point where I'd like to settle down with someone. Or at least have someone that I can call to say goodnight to - or go to dinner with.

But it seems like there is some kinda force that keeps me from being in, or keeping a relationship. And, I'm not being all crazy - like no one likes me or that kinda thing. It's like there's always a dark cloud that comes and kills the picnic.

My friend Jonathan says that he'll be single forever. I hate to think that way - I have a fear of being old and alone.

They say that you get wise in your old age. Why do I find everything just more confusing?

Orange Mocha!

So, this is an orange mocha! It's become one of my favorites at the 'Bux, but unfortunately, they'll soon be getting rid of the orange syrup and I won't be able to get in anymore.

But do you remember these....?

Yah! The chocolate orange things that you'd break apart! Yummy. An orange mocha tastes JUST like that!

I enjoy that the wrapper says "Whack and Unwrap!" HA!

So, go see if you can get an orange mocha before they run out. "Orange" you glad I told you? HAHAHA!

New do?

Your thoughts?

Rack 'Em Up!

Oooh, look what Momma got in the mail today!

Yah, a new debit card that earns airline miles when I use it!

I can't wait to go shopping and earn me a free flight!

Want me to come visit?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

My blog turned TWO yesterday! Happy Birthday Blog!

Don't Cha Think?

A traffic jam

When you're already late

A No Smoking sign

On your cigarette break

It's like ten thousand spoons

When all you need is a knife...

It's having a day off ... and a fucking hurricane coming in and causing it to rain all fucking day.

And isn't it

Ironic?

Don't cha think?

A New "Project"

The Laramie Project.

Yah, so, my brother is directing this at the local university. And I went and auditioned.

Now, you are probably thinking - Why'd he bother auditioning? It's his brother! Of course he'll get in the show.

Not so much my friends! Cody's probably harder on me than anyone. Our family is like that. Anyway, I went and auditioned and was INSANELY NERVOUS! Why - no clue - but I was. But, Cody said it was one of the better performances he's seen me do, and I guess it paid off, cause I got cast! WEE!

I'm happy to be doing another show. And at a university (where they have money!!!) and not just community theatre. And I'm thrilled to work with Cody again. He's a great teacher, and i think that this will be a really great show to work on!

So, yeah me!

Hey everyone! Sorry that I haven't been keeping up with the blog, but life has been pretty busy this summer! With the tour in Asia and the trip to NY, there wasn't much blogging time. But, I'm back home, and back to a routine of sorts, so the blogging is back!

I'm also back at Starbucks. We actually just opened a new store in Broussard, which is a town about 30 min from where I live. So, I'm working there now, and doing the little commute every morning. But, I love it! It's a great store, and a great team working there - which totally makes it worth the drive.

We opened this past Friday, and I was there earlier that week, setting the store up, opening what seemed like a never-ending sea of cardborad boxes! My fingers are still all beat up from that! But, we set it all up, and I was there at 6 AM Friday to see the first customer come in. What a cool experience!

So, now that the store is all up on it's feet - I'm getting a promotion! They are going to start training me to be a shift supervisor soon. YAH! Casey's in CHARGE!!! So, that'll be a cool new experience, too!

So, that's what I've been up to. I'll post some stuff about Asia and NY soon, too!

IT'S ALIVE!!!

Look at me! I'm back from the dead!

Hope people are still reading this!

WHOPPUH!

I went to Burger King tonight after rehearsal. Well, there was a line in the drive-thru, so I decided that I'd just hop on inside. Why not?

So, I go in, and the place is pretty empty. Awesome - I'll be in and out of here. Well, as I walk up to the register, the woman walks away and starts fixing the orders that have already been taken. Ok, fast forward about 3 or 5 minutes. She FINALLY takes my order - which she did wrong, and I had to correct her - and it's back to getting the orders out.

Well, she starts talking to the chick that is fixing the food in the back. A big ol' ghetto conversation commences, all about how people are talking behind other people's backs, and how "I do my job" blah blah blah. It was awesome!

So, I just wanted to give a shout out to the ghetto Burger King. Although it took forever toget my food, and there was no bacon on my burger ... it was entertaining!

Reborn!

Ok, so I guess that it is time for me to start this blog up again.

I've been home from Asia for about a week now. It's great being home - seeing all the family and friends.

Of course, I've been TOTALLY lazy - which is always fun. But actually, I have been slightly productive. I went back to Starbucks, and they want to hire me back as a shift supervisor. I've been through one interview already, and I'm waiting for the next one. I'm really looking forward to getting back to work.

I'm also in rehearsals for the show that we are taking to New York. That is going well - and it seems like that will be happening before we know it!

But, besides all that - I'm going to start blogging again. I've been a total slacker, so it's time to get back on the wagon!

I hope people still read this!

One Week!

Yes, in the time that it takes this little black child to learn not to urinate all over himself, I will be home in the U.S.! GOD, I CAN'T WAIT!

Now don't go thinking that I haven't been having a good time here in Asia. Overall, yes, I've had a blast. But as for the Phillipines - not my fave! Once I get back in the states, there will be a series of blogs all about the Phillipines.

But, as I said, I'll be back home in a week, so get ready for more hot blogging action - cause I'm sure I'll have serious jetlag and there will be nothing else to do!

So, YEAH for coming home. I'm so excited that I might just shit myself. But thankfully, I have a week to get potty trained!

Where the sidewalk ends ....

We've been told since we were small children that you should look both ways before you cross the street. For our safety.

Well, here I am ... standing at the end of a sidewalk, staring at the road that lies before me. I've got to look both ways. I've got to look back at the past. I've got to look at what's been done before. I've got to look at the paths that have already been traveled and the journey that has gotten me to where I am today. I've got to look back at all I've learned.

But I must also look towards the future. I have to look at all that lies before me, all that has yet to be experienced. There are so many other roads to travel down, sights to be seen, chapters to be written. So many roads -decisions -choices lie before me.

So I stand at the edge. I know that I must take that step. Step into the oncoming traffic. But looking both ways first, to make sure that the path is clear.

I'm not dead!

Ok, I know that it has been ages since I updated my blog and I am sure that no one even reads it anymore! SORRY! Internet overseas has been a bitch. My apologies!

But, I've also had no time because I've been doing fun and exciting things overseas. Once I get home and have nothing to do, I'll blog all about the fun times that I had. But for now, I'll just share what I did last night ....

That's right kids - I saw Christina Aguilera in the Phillipines! We went to her concert last night and I must say that I have a new respect for her. This bitch is fucking AMAZING! She screamed her little heart out the whole concert and she sounded GREAT!

We had so much fun! So, go watch clips of it on youtube. And then you can say ... oh, I know a guy who saw it! HAHA!

Much love to whoever still reads this!

MANI PEDI!

You know what I love? Getting my nails done. Today my roomie Jeff and I treated ourselves to manicures and pedicures. We have some hell cute nails now! Go us!

Oh, and the people here in Singapore looked at us like we were fucking freaks getting our nails done. Whatev!

Wise Words...

Here are some wise words from my roomie Jeff...

"If it ain't cute, put it on mute!"

So true!

Hi from Singapore!

Hey guys! I just wanted to let you all know that I am safe and sound in Singapore! I've just been busy busy doing stuff - sightseeing and whatnot - so I haven't really been blogging. Also, the shady internet keeps me from doing a whole lot on here!

But, I am having a great time, and I'll try to post some more pictures when the internet is playing nice!

And Singapore is hot as balls! UGH!

Much love to all!
Casey

My roomie Jeff...

Ok, so this is my new roomie Jeff!
He is HILARIOUS! He's from Oklahoma and he is a riot. I laugh all the time with him.

We knew we'd get along the first night. We opened up our suitcases, and we had the same loofah. We used the same shampoo. We had the same toothbrush. It was destiny!

He is so funny. He'll go around saying, "Praise Jesus. The Lord is able." - and yes, he's got me doing it, too. We sound like old baptist women. There is a hilarious video on youtube.com from WifeSwap called "God Warrior". She's our hero.

He's great, and I'm glad to have him as a roomie!

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