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!

Dirty Thoughts ...

In Korea...

Ok, so here we are in Korea. We've been here a few days, and we are getting acclimated. At first it was kinda scary - the language barrier, the strange food, ect. But things are getting easier!

In the first few days we were here, we did a little exploring. One day we walked around the streets just looking around, and another day, we hopped on the subway to a place that someone recommended. Well, we stumbled on a Korean palace. It was awesome, and there was also a Korean Folk museum there - so we learned a lot, too.

Here are a few pics ...

We also started shows - and whew - it's been a while. That first show was ROUGH! I thought I was going to die. But, the shows the next day felt a bit easier. I am sore as all hell, but I think it'll get better...

We've also had some fun while we are here. We went out to the club area -Itaewon - and had a good ol' time. And, I've found Starbucks here - OF COURSE!!! Haha!

Overall, we are having fun, and can't wait for all the other cities we are headed to.

Ok in Korea!

Hey!

Just wanted to let all you blogreaders know that I am safe and sound in Korea!

And I have internet!

I'll blog more later!

-Casey

What's keeping me from packing...

What is this? You tell me!

So long, Farewell!

Yah, I'm leavin'. On a jet plane. But I know when I'll be back again! :)

Tomorrow I fly out for my 2 month gig touring with Sesame Street again. Two months in Asia. Jeez!

And yes, I am currently avoiding packing! :)

I just wanted to say that the past 6 months in Lafayette have been great. Wow, 6 months! It doesn't feel that long. In that time, I got a great job - 2 actually - that I can't wait to come back to. I met some amazing people, and reconnected with some even more amazing people. I will miss all of you, and I promise - I'll be back!

But, it's off to Asia. And I'm really looking forward to it. I'm looking forward to taking a step away from everything, and reevaluating things. I'm looking forward to the new experiences, and exploring new countries. I'm looking forward to shopping and buying things so I can come home and say, "Oh this, I got it in Asia!" HAHA!

But, just wanted to let all you blogreaders know that I AM taking my computron with me, but who knows what the internet will be like. But, I'll take lots of pics and try to keep up with the blogging!

Also, check me out on MYSPACE! Friend me BETCH!

Love all y'alls!

Last Dance...

Tonight is my last night at Starbucks before I leave for tour. Aww ... sad face!

I've had so much fun working there the past 6 months. I never would have imagined that I would have enjoyed it so much. But, in that time, I have made some amazing friends and I REALLY do enjoy working there ... give or take the assholes that come in and yell at me for stupid stuff.

I also love the impact that we make on people. I mean, you'd think that it's just coffee, but you'd be surprised how much you impact people's lives. It's nice having customers recognize you when they come and, and they are happy to see you. It's also nice to have customers say that they'll miss you. I know - mushy huh?

Anyway, tonight is my last night - my last dance - hence the picture of Donna Summer! Haha. It's a long shift - so, get ready for 8 hrs of FUN!!!

Oh, and I'll so miss my discount. :(

BIRTHDAY!!!

That's right kids! That time has come .... My birthday is tomorrow, May 20th! Well, not just my birthday, but also my brother's - and no ... we are not twins!

So, I just want to give a shout out to my brother Cody. You rock! I went back and read what I wrote about you last year, and I still feel the same ... or even more. It's been awesome being back in town and getting to work with you - not only with the speech kids, but with Life/Play. You have been and still are the one who makes the road a little easier to travel. Thanks for all of the opporitunities that you have given me. And I must say that I am so proud of the things that you have been experiencing lately. I am glad to see that eventually the clouds do roll away and the sun shines down on us.

Here's to another year gone by, and many more headed our way.

Call Waiting

Ok, ya know what I hate?

When people call to make plans with you ... but never call to finalize the plans!

I'm cool ... I don't have all night to wait for a phone call! I have other people to grace with my presence!

Grr.

Get Real!

Ok, so I think my mom has an addiction. Well, me, too. It's to reality TV! That right, we watch everything. Dancing with the Stars, AI, ANTM, Sheer Genius .... all of it!

It's to the point where my mom would fake a family crisis just to get Ty Pennington to come and build us a house.

Are our lives so boring that we have to watch people compete in these rediculous competitions? Well, if there was one for watching the most reality TV, my mom would totally win! :)

What's this???

Congrats, Jaslene!

Alright mama! You better look and act like a drag queen and win ANTM! Work it!

Rehearsals....

Thursday I flew to Charlottesville, VA for rehearsals for the tour that I am going on. Fun times!

Well, not all fun times. See, I hate travel days. It seems like things just have to go wrong. Things can't just run smoothly! My flight was at 7AM in Baton Rouge, so I had to leave my house at 4AM to drive the hour to get to the airport on time. Well, I left closer to 5AM so I was getting worried about time. I made it there with time to spare so I thought that all was good. Then trouble - my flight was delayed because it was in maintenance. And it kept getting delayed, until I was sure that I was going to miss my connection. So, I go up and they secure me on the next connecting flight out .... at 7:55 PM!!!! SHIT!

Well, we finally took off, and I didn't miss the connection, and all was good.

Rehearsals went well, too. We learned the show in a total of about 8 hrs - which is pretty freakin' cool, considering it takes 2-3 weeks for rehearsal at the beginning of the tours. The only thing is that I haven't really done anything aerobic since I left tour in October ... AND I'M SORE! Jeez! I'm totally hitting the treadmill!

But, overall, a fun weekend. The kids in the cast seem totally fun, and I think that we are going to have a BLAST in Asia! Can't wait!

And speaking of things to do...

I totally need to pack for this weekend! I have rehearsals in Virginia for tour. AGH!

What next?

I was talking to my friend M.E. today. We were talking about the play making it to the Fringe Festival and about her summer doing Summerstock. And she asked me when I was moving to NYC to join her.

And it got me thinking...

Well, I've been thinking for a while now actually. Being back home has been a great break, and I've been happy back home. But do I want to stay here? What do I want to be doing?

Well, I'm hoping that 2 months in a foreign country provides me the time to sit and sort my life out. I'll admit, I've kinda just been letting it happen around me, and going with whatever happens. Which is nice sometimes, to just go with the flow of the world. But, I'm thinking that after tour, I need to take a little control of where things are going ... and see where the wind takes me.

He Made It! ... for real this time!

Yah, that's right!

My brother Cody's play, Life/Play, has made it into the NYC Fringe Festival - a big kick ass theatre festival. This means that we will be taking his play to NYC and performing it there! WHAT?!? We'll be performing in NYC!!!! HOLLA!!!

This is a big ol' step for him, and we are all uber excited!

YEE HAW!