I remember when I started this blog. I was freelancing at some random desk job that a friend called me in for.  I had been in and out of work for months, so anything for some extra dinero was accepted.  I am pretty sure that forks in my eyes would have been  comparable to the pain of sitting at a desk all day.  I know that I bitch about waitressing, but SERIOUSLY…..Desk job NOT for Kasey!!

So, it was during one of those grueling days that the idea came to start this blog. I knew 29 was approaching and I had remembered a palm reader that once told me I would be successful by 30.  I was mostly focused on the little mouse scurrying across her living room floor, but with those words she got my attention…

And that is how I decided to track my last year to 30. To see if she was indeed correct…

So, here is a month to month recap of this past year. There is so much to tell. Starting with MARCH.

Considering my birthday is on the 21st there are only a few days to account for.  But in those few day I got a NEW JOB!! NO MORE WEEK TO WEEK not knowing where the hell I was gonna work.  Yes it was waitressing job (not my ideal situation)…But whatever! I had been in and out of work for so long it felt good to know that I at least had steady work. Not to mention BENEFITS!!! A precious commodity to an artist living in NYC. And to be honest…turned out to be the best bar jobs I have had here in NYC. And I have had LOTS!

So, that is MARCH! Kasey gets a JOB! 

12 days to 20…

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I have not left my favorite sweat pants today. One might think…LAZY!  But I feel…GOOD! Its Monday. I marked off a million things on my tedious todo list (whatever! I know its not REALLY a MILLION! Just givin my self some extra credit!) Ate Pizza. Taste GOOOOOOD! Still contemplating how it actually made me FEEL…Studied a little Italiano and worked on some musica! Ok-I just used three different languages in one sentence. Smart or Confused? BED!

13 days to 30…

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Thursday…

First full set show in 4 months. Felt good. New tunes. New boots. Small hang, but always good to just perform. I like attention ;)

Friday…

Is there a hell? If so…it is Friday March 4th at the W hotel time square. Enough said.

(However, I spent the daytime in my pjs, learning Italian, practicing piano, singing, researching places to stay in Italy…not hell!)

Saturday…

Hung out with a friend who is moving…If you are reading this…Don’t GO!! Work was lame, but not hell. A gay man told me I was pretty. Flattered! 

TODAY…

Church! Been a while. Good as always. I actually may have been cursing the city due to its A$$ weather before I entered church. But once I walked into the theater I felt calm again. Nice and grounding. Showcased tonight with my teacher and mentor. Played originals for strangers. Love playing for strangers! May have cursed the city a little more…or just laughed in its face, actually… for the stupidity of this weather. Rainin sideways!

14 days to 30…

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I bought a new pair of boots today. For those of you who don’t know me and my boot relations, you should know that my break up with my oldies has been a long time coming. It is sad. yes. but I have no doubt we will have many rendezvous before the break up is solidified. I will always love you, boots. You made me shine :)

19 days to 30….

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Today I volunteered for Musicians on-call which is an organization that brings musicians to hospital patient rooms for a short private concert.  My hospital today was a pediatric living facility for kids with degenerative diseases. I am still emotionally shaken by my experience today.  I played for children who are SEVERELY handicapped. It was a very humbling experience and I am praying for those children tonight.  I hope I was able to bring some light into their day.  

20 days to 30…

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..Back to reality. First day of work since vaycay and first audition in a bit. Ummmm…Positive thinking…Some money is better than none. And I did my best for today, the rest is out of my hands. Ok…I am tired. Adios!!

25 days till 30…

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Today I bought multiple books on learning multiple languages. Ya know, just another hobby. Or is it?  Could I possibly be leaving the country again? Either way I read learning new languages helps with brain power. Woo! Hopefully I will actually crack the books…

26 days to 30….

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Well Hello there!  It seems I am back. Yep! I mean this is like the OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN! ONE month from Yesterday is the BIG DAY! 

OK-First. Soooo much to catch up on and that is my hope for the remainder of the month. But, for now….

I just got back from CANCUN!!!! NO! It was NOT spring break and I did not see one voluntary flash a boob.  

This was my first trip outside of the US. A HUGE deal for me.  Why? Because one of my goals before 30 was to travel outside of the states. And I actually made it happen. Feels good! The trip was AMAZING!!! [sans the folliculitis-which is basically armpit acne! I know its disgusting and I cried like 5 times…Whatever!! Damn travel deodorant!!] 

This was my cancun…A sea of colors somewhere along the lines of crystal blue, aquamarine and royal blue reflecting a violet sky. White sands. Swim up bars with super friendly mexicans excited to serve us. snorkeling at sunset with a local family who had a pet shark behind their restaurant. (RIGHT?!) riding waves. lizards. dolphins. tropical fish. Tacos, tacos, margaritas and more of both!

This is no lie my friends. Yep-a little piece of heaven I would say. And now I am back in NYC.  It is cold, loud, dirty and I am forced to hide my tan.  Oh the city that I love PLEASE sweep me off my feet again! Glad to be back here though…LOTS more to come :) 

27 days till 30! (Dear February, why only 28 days?)

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“Since you are like no other being EVER created since the beginning of time you are INCOMPARABLE”

-Brenda Ueland

I read this quote in a book I am reading called The Artist’s Way.  I am not sure who Brenda is but I kinda like her. OK! I know we all know this and hear it all the time… “You can’t compare yourself to others.”  But somehow it seems inevitable, like its our nature, to measure our self-worth against others.  Our accomplishments, our body image, life experience, talents etc… But something strange clicked in my head the other day…I am the ONLY person in the WORLD (that’s like BILLIONS of people) who is the daughter to Mike and Connie, the sister to Ally and Tyler and the aunt to Jackson and Keilan all at the same time!  I am also the ONLY person in the WORLD that has this hair, and sees with these eyes, who has Fred Flinstone lookin feet with a mole on my left one that reminds me of my father’s left foot. I am also the only person in the WORLD who experienced what I have experienced.  I am the only one who has created what I have created and will create what I will create. I could go on but you get the point.  On the flipside…I will NEVER be able to be someone else, look  exactly like someone else,  live someone else’s life, create what they create and so on… I know, I know …. “DUH!”  But sometimes I forget these things as I watch others around me who I feel are more successful, more talented, who are thinner or who have traveled more, blah blah… It can be overwhelming.  But it’s kind of cool to know that I am better than ANYONE in the WHOLE WORLD at one thing.  And that’s being me! So, here’s to You and me for being the best!!!   

95 days to 30…

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So this DUDE askes me yesterday…”When DID you turn 30?” Say WHAT?!  I said “Listen, BUDDY! I am NOT 30 YET! Haven’t you seen my blog??? Check it out!”  Then I realized I haven’t written in a while. So, here is to the MISTER (I won’t use profanity towards him via the web) who dared to ask my age…I still have…

101 days to 30…(oh shit!)

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