Philadelphia is full of flea markets, especially as the weather becomes warmer. You just have to hop online and search your area for a local one that is popping up. Where I am from originally there is a flea market that is held every Wednesday. Here in Philly there are ones that are held certain … More Thrift Installment #1: Flea Markets
Like that Ironic title? Yeah same. Cheating is the absolute end all for all things trust. I have been cheated on three times in my lifetime. All three times left me at a low. I hated myself, blamed myself, looked at myself in the mirror and tore my looks apart. I didn’t know how to … More Narrative #5: A beautiful world of cheaters
I have this crazy, abnormal fear of mustard. Ok it’s not necessarily a fear, it is more of an utter disgust for it. Let me start off by saying I have never liked mustard. My brother use to inhale bologna and mustard sandwiches like he was packing for hibernation. I, on the other hand, chose … More Dijon, English, German, Creole, Honey, Ballpark….
1. Driving the car “Did you check your fluids?” This is the question I get every time I leave home to head back to Philadelphia. My dad is a car person, he grew up tinkering with cars, he can build a car from the ground up- in fact has done just that. I remember the first … More Five things I learned from my Dad
I’ve decided to take this creative outlet to another level. I don’t just want to share random thoughts that I get every now and again. I want to share a story. And so I’ve decided to write more, to add more life to this beauty of a blog. I think it’s time to take courtneyras.com … More New Look
I enjoy writing. It’s pretty obvious. I like to pull up in a spot and just put my pencil to the paper. It is a way to relieve stress, to cope with life’s little mishaps and to just let loose. I can be as creative as I want to be. I can be anything I … More Outdoors #1: Writing.
Lately, in response to my new years resolutions, I have reintroduced painting and writing into my life. I often post a picture of my artwork on instagram to inspire others to let their creative flag fly. I have found that not enough people allow themselves time to sit back and do something they truly enjoy … More Let your mind flow.
Skateboarding: Quench your own hunger It’s grinding with no binding The street is calling -Courtney Ras
As I’m lying here in bed, I find myself thinking about connections. My mind is abuzz with questions and contemplations. How often do we pass through someone’s life just with a glance? I have been more atuned with my surroundings lately, and have noticed how much we take for granted. Think about it: you’re at … More Narrative #4: Connections.
I’ve been so busy with school and my clinical internship, that I barely find time to enjoy my writing here. I have been doing yoga as a way to connect with myself, destress and be happy. It’s been going well. I really enjoy practicing it. To be able to see progress in bends and movements … More Today, I’m ok.
Adventures of a Wayfarer 