ABOUT

My name is Carley, and this is my blog!
I like words, they make me happy.
I laugh at my life a lot, and then I write about it here.

In first grade, I told my parents that I wanted to be:
-A junkie, because they get to eat a lot of candy
-A pizza delivery boy, because it seemed like they made really good tips
-A Ninja Turtle, because I really liked saying, “cowabunga”

At age 24, I am proud to say that I did not turn into a junkie or a pizza delivery boy.
I’m pretty bummed that I’m not a Ninja Turtle.
I’m still working it.

I play the guitar often, and I sing only when nobody else is home.
I am completely self-taught.
In fifth grade, my music teacher made me sing, “The Star Spangled Banner” in front of the entire school.
It left me traumatized and terrified of most music classes.
A Nikon D3000 is permanently attached to my hand.
I may seek professional or surgical help for this.
Often times, I can be found hunched over a notebook at a coffee shop.
I prefer a button up flannel to a plunging neckline.
I don’t own a real purse, because I’d probably lose it, along with its entire contents.
I eat organically, and practice yoga.
When its not -1,000 degrees, I enjoy spending time on my deck refurbishing thrift store finds.


I swear I’m not an extended metaphor for a hippie, or your mom.
I’m just down to earth in my daily activities.
I enjoy utilizing my artistic abilities where I can.
I cherish simplicity.

I write mostly about  amusing self-deprecation, embarrassing stories, and moments of mid-twenties triumph.
I graduated college with a degree in English, a 5-12 teaching certification, and a minor in sarcastic humor.
I also left with a strong adoration for the Oxford comma.
Oxford haters gonna hate.
Am I allowed to add sneaking into photography classes when I was in high school to my resume?
No? Alright. Forget it. That NEVER happened.

92 thoughts on “ABOUT”

      • Hi Ankit! Findingravity (Finding Gravity, the middle g is shared by both words, otherwise it reads as finding ravity, which doesn’t make much sense) is kind of a metaphor for where I am right now in life. It came from a conversation I had with my mother, in which I said, “I just feel like I’m floating, like I’ve lost my sense of gravity.”

        I’m in my mid twenties, and trying to figure out my life path. I know people my age can relate to this concept of feeling like they are floating.

        I hope that I was able to explain it well enough?
        Thank you so much for reading!

      • I am glad to know that you are having fun and enjoying it like a free bird in the blue sky :p
        you know, the way you reacted to my question is itself telling me that you actually enjoy everything and you have learnt to BE HAPPY in life and trust me, a big number of people don’t know even slightly about being happy with their own choice! :)
        do you agree with me? because i am trying to judge you after reading just 1 blog, about you and your comment..ha ha ha :D

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  16. I was reading your bio and I thought I was reading my life story! Outlandish fear of sharks, check; bad at makeup, check; flannel shirts, check; English major, check. I am about ready to say we are soul mates or doppelgangers…I always felt that no one would bother reading a blog about my life, but you have some great things to say and have inspired me to write! Thank you.

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    • Haha! It makes me happy that I’m not alone on my outlandish fear of sharks and being terrible at make up. I just did my first Vlog, and after watching it…I realized that I should probably become good at make up because I’m white as a ghost!

      Thank you for reading!

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  18. I know NOTHING about cameras or photography, but I’ve always wanted to own a professional camera. I just looked up a Nikon D3000 and it seems like I can get one for about $300 which isn’t too shabby. Is this a good one to look at?

    http://www.google.com/products/catalog?client=safari&rls=en&q=Nikon+D3000&oe=UTF-8&um=1&hl=en&biw=1256&bih=614&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=13432894508399710147&sa=X&ei=qIZmT-KHN8ahtweokOz9DQ&ved=0CJoBEMQVMAA#ps-sellers

    (I have not the slightest idea what any of those special features mean, by the way.)

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    • No worries, always happy to help. I wouldn’t trust buying it at 300. That probably means you’re either buying it used, or from a shady business. The kit I have was just over 1,000, and it came with the 18-55mm lens, and a 55-200mm lens. That was when it first came out, so it wouldn’t be as expensive now. I did some research, the lowest price you’d realistically be looking at would be closer to 450-500ish (With the lens it comes with, 18-55, not the 200).

      You definitely want to make sure you’re buying a legitimate camera if you’re going to spend the money. 300 sounds a bit shady to me.

      Hope this has helped!

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  23. Hello there! :) Your blog is absolutely wonderful and completely relatable. Much like yourself, I, too, am 24 and flailing around in life and thoroughly enjoying it because we’re all in the same boat. It seems you’re soul searching with a lot of grace and humor, too. Because we have to laugh at ourselves if we’re going to survive post-grad trauma (and student loans…super sad frownie face). :) Keep sharing your wisdom! Cheers!

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    • Hello there back at ya! Thank you! Pretty much everything I do is with humor (though sometimes, not so graceful, still, I TRY). I’m glad you’re able to laugh along with me. Come back soon!

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    • Right! Check this out.

      With the Oxford:
      Charlie Sheen owed money to his ex-wives, Billy Bob Thornton, and Hugh Grant.

      WITHOUT the Oxford
      Charlie Sheen owed money to his ex-wives, Billy Bob Thornton and Hugh Grant.

      Either you use the O.C. and the sentence reads correctly, or Charlie had some pretty colorful ex wives.

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  25. You have a wonderful blog! I love the look and am really enjoying your writing. I’m pretty new to the whole blogging thing, but I’m definitely enjoying it!
    ~Laura

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  27. I don’t understand why everyone doesn’t use the Oxford Comma. They are either afraid, ignorant, or just plain crazy. It is the only way that it can be done sensibly. Oh, and so far, I really like your blog.

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  40. Lol to the junkie thing- In preschool my teacher asked if any of our parents drink and drive… I said yes. After they called my parents, they asked me about it.. I was like “yeah they drink Dunkin Donuts while they drive all the time!” In fairness, do any preschoolers know what’s being implied when you say “drink and drive?” Great blog- I’m excited to keep reading!
    xoxox
    - Fellow Oxford Comma Lover

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    • Oxford Comma for the win! Thank you for coming! So sorry for the late reply here, I’ve been out of the blogging world for a month or two, but I’m back in action. Stop by again soon! xo

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  41. Katelyn Brooke sent me your blog to show me your design. I started actually reading, so naturally, I’ve fallen in love with you. You’re awesome. I love your sarcasm and sense of humor. Following!

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  42. I really like your blog, you’re really interesting to read. I’m sorry to hear about your brother. Dealing with sibling death is hard. I was in the hospital room when my little sister’s heart stopped beating, luckily the doctors were able to revive her. And now my older sister has depression and goes through suicidal phases. You’re very brave.

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    • I’m so sorry to hear about that, Maryse! But having the courage to talk/write about it always helps! Happy to hear you’ve found my blog interesting. Feel free to email me if you ever need to chat! xo

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