Countdown to 30: Archive

12 months of 29...

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!! ...

Mar 11th

Smart or Confused?...

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...

Mar 8th

My weekend Update...

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!) ...

Mar 7th

Boots...

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…. kc

Mar 3rd

Some Light...

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...

Mar 2nd

Back to life...

..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… kc

Feb 25th

Brain Power...

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…. kc

Feb 24th

A Little Piece of Heaven...

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...

Feb 23rd

Here's to YOU and ME...

“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...

Dec 7th

Here's to the Mister...

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...

Dec 1st

A lot of Love...

I am rearranging my room right now and just had to stop for a minute to post… First, How does one accumulate so much STUFF. I mean what the hell do I need all this crap for. I should have a garage sale. Oh wait I don’t have a garage. Sidewalk sale? Anyhoo- Just came across a HUGE card that I always have sitting out but haven’t opened in a while. It was a card from many...

Nov 6th

Impromtu...

An impromtu evening in NYC. Amazing food, delicious wine and desserts…three desserts, new music and good music at that… run in with some friends and moulin rouge. Plus…my new roomies redocorated! Sometimes living moment to moment is FUN! 146 days to 30… kc

Nov 5th

ME...

Today was a ME day. Just had a date with myself all day. And I’m OK company I must say. Think I’m gonna need more of these…Yep! Gonna make that happen!! 147 days to 30… kc

Nov 4th

New Friends...

Has it really been a month? Sin-seriously?! Well almost at least. Last post was opening night and last night was closing night. CRAZY! You know what I love about theater?? The relationships you build. Two months ago I was a stranger to two incredible women who now know more about me then they probably wanna know. In the time we spent together, We laughed, we cried, we bitched, we shared...

Oct 28th

Work it tomorrow...

So much on my mind…LOONNGG week. Everyday was an early morning and a late night. Tomorrow is opening night of the show I have been rehearsing for!! Its been about two years since I have performed in a play. Hard to believe. I am excited and nervous!! I am remembering the crazy last minute things that don’t seem like they will come together, but somehow do. I Never feel fully...

Oct 4th

Bad Decisions...

Ever make the same bad decision…Knowing its probably gonna fail you again? I did TWICE today…before 8am! The first one was buying coffee at my local gas station. It ALWAYS taste like a** in my mouth. Watered down a**. (Sorry for the language. I need a good visual for the next time I almost make the same stupid decision) Yet, today, I thought, “I’ll give it another...

Oct 2nd

Showing up...

Sometimes its easy. when inspirations strikes and creating falls right into place. words follow ideas and music flows. Sometimes it ain’t (so easy). like tonight…i got nothin, but at least i tried. Guessin if I keep showing up something will come… for now…I dream it. 173 days to 30… kc

Sep 29th

Control...

Sometimes things are just simply out of our control. And as much as we wish we had some sort of say it is important to have faith that whoever does have control of this crazy life has our best interest at heart…The rain seems fitting for my mood today. It was just a long challenging weekend. But now it is Monday and there ARE things that I CAN take control of. So, that is my focus of the...

Sep 27th

Recommend...

I think Alanis (Morissette) had it right when she recommended “walking around naked in your living ro-oo-oom.” Just sayin…It’s nice to have the place to myself every once in a while. It is past my bedtime at this point. Gotta get my beauty rest…for real. 6am photo shoot. Here’s to hopefully something GREAT! And GOOD Dreams! 177 days to 30… kc

Sep 25th

I'm no longer a virgin...

Guys!!! get your mind out of the gutter…THAT’S not what I am talking about…we know that’s not true ;) I mean my HAIR made love to a new color for the first time EVER!! Holy Shmoly! I did it for a project I am working on and its just temporary. But I must say…It was a little nerve racking! I have always prided myself on being a nat-u-ral red head. Guess I am me...

Sep 24th

Step by step...

Where have I been?! On the roller-coaster of life!! Two weeks in LA…hiking, running, eating, drinking, learning, playing, beaching (it), clearing (my mind) and so much more. Baltimore…Best friend since SECOND grade got married!! NYC…rehearsing, working, rehearsing, working, eating, drinking, playing, WRITING (on a binge and it feels good)…I don’t really have anything...

Sep 23rd

Sometimes...

You’re just happy.

Aug 20th

Good times in NYC...

Music makes me smile…Even on rainy days! So do good friends and pizza and brownies and ice cream and wine on a roof top ledge…This was last night! Good times in NYC! Had my aura read again today! Was super excited to hear something really positive and enlightening…The woman told me I was worn down physically and mentally!! I mean really??? I KNOW that! And to think I could...

Aug 3rd

Honesty...

A year ago today my father was killed in a car accident and my sister was seriously injured. I can hardly believe its already been a year. And what a year it has been. I have felt loss and pain that I never imagined. Heartache, emptiness and at times very alone… [Let me just say, I am not usually one to post my woes on the internet. One reason I haven’t kept up with this blog the...

Aug 1st

Tourist...

Major tourist today! South Street Seaport, Lunch on stone street, Herald square, bryant park, times square, BUBBA GUMP! YES! BUBBA GUMP! M and M store (my m and m color is PINK) Wow! Haven’t done that much sight-seeing in probably years! More to come tomorrow :) Its good to see all the big things in the city that you live…like BIG BUILDINGS…WHOA! 294 days to 30… kc

Jun 4th

Aura...

A fun filled day of shopping eating and drinking with my familia! AND…We had our auras read!! Soooo cool! The woman took a picture of us with this special camera and when the photo developed it was filled with all different colors. Then she preceded to tell us all about our different energies and personalities. My photo was filled with tons of bold colors and she described me and events...

Jun 3rd

And again...

Caleb Hawley= Lady Gaga! Bryan Dunn= Kelly Clarkson..but most importantly… Caleb=Baby Bryan=Johnny I had the time of MY life! The family is here! Time to shop eat and drink…deep sigh! 296 days to 30… kc

Jun 2nd

Fallen Behind...

So I have fallen behind on a DAILY post. And instead of beating myself up over it or trying to play catch up I’m just starting again. Sometimes I fall behind on things I need to do and the more I do it, the more I put it off. So, I am not putting it off. I am just starting again… A beautiful day in the park with great peeps! Prepping for my family to visit…Oh geeeez it...

Jun 1st

DANG!!!

I didn’t realize PARIS was looking for a BFF!!!!! I SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON HER SHOW!!! I feel we could have been the best of friends! Big Sigh…Maybe one day… I ate McDonalds french fries for the first time since happy meal days…ok maybe not THAT long…Anyhoo- Pretty Flippin Tasty! And that was the highlight of my day…wow! 306 days to 30… kc

May 23rd

I Want to travel...

Somewhere…The WORLD! 307 days to 30… kc

May 21st

It IS fun!

A quote from Boston legal… “Its fun being me…Well, what else is there?” Love it! It IS fun! 308 days to 30… kc

May 19th

20 minutes...

I like to set small goals. For example, When I work out, I only have to do 20 minutes. I do this so that in my mind that is ALL I have to do. It actually helps me get to the gym more often because its not so dang intimidating. No more “I have to do an hour cardio and 30 minutes of weight training.” That idea usually sends me straight to the fridge and nowhere near the gym. So, 20...

May 14th

Bikram Yoga...

Seriously…A great way to CLEAR YOUR HEAD! Its hot…Yes. Its Hard…Yes. You sweat…LOTS. But at the end your mind (or at least mine) is still. Its quiet. Its relaxed. And that doesn’t happen often. I will say, two days back to back after not doing it for a while…Pretty much my entire body is sore… Oh but that moment of silence is soooo worth it! 314 days...

May 14th

Lesson...

I had my second full set solo show tonight…I learned something very valuable! Its great to be fully prepared. But its also important to be prepared to change things at the last minute…It happened and I got through it and that is an awesome lesson learned. You never know what circumstances may arrive! YAY! Feels good! Also, Drumming debut! 315 days to 30… kc

May 14th

zzzzz....

Bikram yoga, cinnamon scented flameless candle, New MOON (yes the Vampire love story) my head on the pillow before midnight…Ahhhhh! That’s what I’m talkin bout! As much as I would love to play catch up right now, it will have to wait till tomorrow. MAMA NEEDS SLEEP! Zzzzzzzz…. 316 days to 30… kc

May 11th

5th day of May...

An absolutely beautiful day in Manhattan. PERFECT weather… Happy 5th of MAY or cinco de mayo! What are we celebrating again? The deliciousness of Margaritas and tacos? Hmmm….gotta look that one up! 322 days to 30… kc

May 6th

New Hero...

CALEB HAWLEY/LADY GAGA…But really just CALEB HAWLEY as Lady Gaga! 323 days 30… kc

May 5th

Drummer?

Had my first drum lesson today! Its something I have been talking about wanting to learn…Finally did it :) I LIKE TO HIT THINGS!! Seriously… Off to B-E-D…I actually think I am already dreaming…1 and 2 and 3 and 4… 324 days to 30…

May 4th

Working hard on the tan...

I have a farmers tan! Well, more like a ‘left side of the body tan’ from sitting outside drinking sangria for a good three hours. There was actually no farming involved. Only semi-heavy lifting…the pitcher! Sunday FunDay! Unexpected and nice :) 325 days to 30… kc

May 3rd

Dove Chocolate advice....

“Be extraordinary in the ordinary things of life.” 326 days to 30… kc <3

May 2nd

Happy May!

Ya know what really drives me banana pancakes?? Slow people!!! I don’t mean mentally slow. No…slow MOVERS! People who walk with no purpose and just dilly dally RIGHT in front of ME! MOVE ON!! GET OUT THE WAY!! On a less hostel note…Its friday in Manhattan. Beautiful day! And I am just hangin in tonight. Was gonna “do stuff.” Ya know try and be productive or...

May 1st

Hours!

Are there ever enough hours in the day?! I need 48! Then again, I would probably ask the same question…”why aren’t there enough hours? I need 72!!” Really? who do I think I am anyway that I could really fill up a 72 hour day or even 48 with being productive…I may be awesome but not THAT awesome…Maybe I should just learn to manage my time better, and money while...

Apr 29th

ALL CAUGHT UP!

OK- Its been a WEEK since my last post! This is catch up… MONDAY NIGHT… Attended a concert performed by kids that stutter. Amazing, inspiring, uplifting, tear-jerking heartbreaking, funny and so much more…It was the annual celebration of ‘Our Time,’ an organization designed for kids with a stutter. They were also honoring Carly Simon and we got to see her speak...

Apr 27th

Greatness...

Do you want to be great AT something or be a great person? Question at church yesterday…Well I think I would say….BOTH!! I think sometimes we forget that being great doesn’t necessarily mean being great AT something. Its easy to fall into that idea with the praise that people get for being great at something. Its rare we see an award given to someone for being a great person. ...

Apr 19th

Type....Delete....

Type…delete…type…delete…type………delete!! Blah! I really do have stuff on my mind to write just can’t spit it out tonight….Well hells bells! that was a rhyme! “Notting Hill” and sleep! 339 days to 30… kc

Apr 19th

Roller-coaster...

Saw ‘Up’…Cried like three times. I know its animation but seriously!! Carl and Ellie REALLY love each other! Went Bowling…Lost…Terribly. Saw ‘Precious.’ Definitely NOT the feel good movie of the year. Its been a Roller-coaster of a day! But I got some qt with the bf and that rocks! 341 days to 30… kc

Apr 17th

Day off.

Lets see. I had the day free. I went to the gym for approx. 22 minutes and got bored so I went o Haagen-Dazs for two scoops of deliciousness. pretty sure my 22 minutes counter balanced it. Grocery shopping. bathroom cleaning. room organizing which basically means putting piles of things into a different pile. ummmm…more food. obviously. and yeah…fun filled day off. bed now! Still...

Apr 15th

I DID IT....

And that just feels good! Thank you to my support team! xoxo 344 days to 30… kc

Apr 14th

Holy Testicle Tuesday....

Well Its Actually Monday night but technically Tuesday….A big day… A year ago, this month I took a seat at my little casio keyboard, with lighted keys for learning, and plucked out my first song. Yearning for, but terrified and intimidated to let music really be a part of me, I said, “Screw it, No one has to even know”…I did it again, and again… Tonight I...

Apr 13th

Sunday Funday!

The birds are havin a brawl out here in Long Island City tonight!! I didn’t realize we even had real birds here in the ghetto. Vermon…yes. pigeons eating out of the trash…yes. but sweet little chirping birds is a new thing. although they actually don’t sound so friendly…Definitely New Yorkers ;) Sunday Funday= Taxes and cleaning!!! Ummm…ok really tacos and...

Apr 12th