Wildcard Winner: Casey-Jo's Blog
Casey-Jo
Now that I have your attention (muwhahaha) I wanted to thank everyone once again for doing all that they could in attempts to bring me back like Arnold Schwarzenegger. Everyone that went to their schools and voted on multiple computers, everyone who went into debt from text msging and making much music that much richer, everyone who spread the word (and the word was 'legs') oh wait...nevermind!
Anypiddle, if I don't get back on the show and win this, I know that one day people will refer to me like pogs: "Hey remember that Casey-Jo character back in the day? Wasn't she fun and interesting sometimes??" Okay maybe I'm no slammer, but it'll be interesting to see what happens.
NO I do not know any insider information. Trust me kiddies, I'm JUST as frustrated as you are by what's going to be happening here and I was informed this morning actually that I will have to tune in Monday night to see what happens as well, just like every other viewer (what am I chopped liver? damnit)! So who knows what the next surprise will be. "Hurry up and wait" the real TV land talk.
Since I've been back I've had the pleasure of checking out some shows and bands: I am the avalanche (OHEMGEEZ they got me excited in places I never thought possible hahaha), local band theset (wont get to see them at little community places for much longer as they're really gonna hit it outta the park), local band open, parachute! (one of my favorite island bands, I'm not gonna lie!), stutterfly (why their label dropped them still pisses me off and confuses me at the same time), metric (holy crap, see them live and you wont be disappointed, I toughed it out at the front somehow even though people were half beating me to death), and some other amazingly talented local bands italian edition and a black tie social.
I've had the privilege to get local press coverage and meet some fantastic peeps and have a barrel of laughs. Big shout out to my pals at The Zone, 107.3 Kool FM, The Times Colonist, The Nanaimo Bulletin, The Ladysmith Chronicle, and the fine folks at A Channel in Victoria! I got my hurr did a little bit by the talented tine bop! so thanks to her and the fabulous people at Ferreira Young. "OK, let's not talk about it too much Casey", but I do want to say I'm trying to love it and it's given me the opportunity to work on who I am on the inside instead; I think it could be a blessing in disguise. One day I hope to pull it off as graciously as Ms. Natalie Portman. SNL SKIT:
"so Natalie...what's the day in the life of Natalie Portman?"
"do you really wanna know?"
"please tell us.."
"I DONT SLEEP MOTHERF--" etc hahaha
A big hug to the hot ladies at Brun! I want to smother my friends at Malachai Clothing for all the love, support, and trivial pursuit DVD ass kicking they've sent my way! Thank you to Drive-Thru Records for all your love and ultra ill mega dope bands.
What else have you been doing Casey? I've been out gallivanting around, broker than...umm..broke, but smiling and skipping, causing a ruckus as per usual in your nearest Toys R Us and such, cruising the ocean sipping my tea, hugging loved ones, reading and thinking a lot, a little painting and geetar playing, nerding it up online, I've been pretty busy I must say!
OH YEAHS! Thank you very much the mostest to my biggest "fans" out there, of course I'm talking THE MYSPACERS (gotta love it): alex (www.cjforvj.com), delna&jesse, rona, lisa, RUTHIE, joseph, karly m, michelle, josh, mark, alysia, cindy&terry, little matty, booth, sanober and jessica, kaitlyn, davaroo, sean, randy, b-rock&bean, justb, the green splat kids, pear-e-en, jamesy, shawn, kylie, mike, chris, cj, dane&theshow, pirate hooker, noodle and jess, lukepuke, tyson, ryanrae and crystal. There are a lot of you out and there...so sorry if you're disappointed you don't see your name. I've tried to respond to every single message that has been sent to me (still working on it). To everyone I spammed with emails and you've responded and voted and yet you still love me, thank you so much! I LOVE YOU GUYS!! Of course, my friends and family, you better love me no matter what! Muwhaha!! And I couldn't have done it without you. "Have I told - you lately - that I love you...?" (Trivia question: Who wrote it, Van Morrison or Rod Stewart!? Perhaps Lulu Belle and Scotty in 1937?).
You know what, with no formal training and just coming into this I gotta think I did pretty darn good. Sure you weren't shown all the footage of the challenges and maybe you were all caught up in how I acted with the other contestants rather than my work. I'm truly very sorry for things that I said/did on the show that were out of character for me. Being in that environment and all the competitiveness and the drama can really mess with your head. I wasn't the only one talking, but they sure did show me saying things verses showing other people. I would hope you understand. It all happens for a reason and I've learned my lessons, hopefully never to be recreated again.
It all adds to my character: "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved" - Helen Keller. One of the many many things I've learned from this is to deal with being in the media and criticized on every move. It's actually you guys, the haters, which I can thank for making me stronger in the end. So thank you. "It is easy to be brave from a safe distance" - Aesop.
Without the viewers it wouldn't be possible but it also wouldn't have happened if not for MuchMusic, CHUM, and Insight Productions for the opportunity. Thank you for choosing me J. Yay.
In closing, YES I'm as much of a dork as you had regretfully thought and I would love to extend my warmest and kindest thanks to everyone and all...I cant even pinpoint EVERYONE. In the words of P. Diddy: "Can't stop, won't stop ne-eh". Yes, I just quoted the puff man, I can't even believe it myself. Those Dave Chappelle fans will pick up what I'm throwing down... I'm NOT GIVING UP! So love peace and chicken grease...say whaaa!?!! I would like to encourage everyone reading this to think for yourself more often, go outside that box, and try not to always follow that trend/crowd. Heck, while you're at it enjoy the b-e-a-utiful country out there, wherever you may live. "Nothing is worth more than this day" - Goethe. Much love, Casey-Jo
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