I vaguely remember my first day bowing sensai to my instructor and beginning an intense workout for an 11year old. I remember that the first week, I was paired with a family friend, but also a strong thick girl known for the bloodynose/busted lip on her opponents. I remember thinking “holy crap what the hell … More Blind Sparing
So you may or may not have heard of this phenomenon called the Quarter Life Crisis. No, we are not talking about the Mid-Life Crisis, we are talking about the Quarter life crisis. You know the crisis that happens around the age of 25 (your quarter life). As most of you do not know, I … More The Quarter Life Crisis
The pitter-patter of tiny feet running carelessly along the street laughter ignites the calm of the day the beauty of a child at play. -Courtney Ras
A few months ago I went and purchased a Canon Rebel DSLR camera. I had been wanting to get into the creative areas of photography, to use my creativity to show the world the beauty I see on a daily basis. I spent a good chunk of change that I didn’t really have to spend. … More Photography #1
I wrote this poem. It’s kind of a shitty one, but it’s how I was feeling. There once was a time when a girl met a guy He shared his world to her completely. A girl made a promise “I won’t fall, no lovers” For his heart was tied to another’s. A girl fought back … More Poetry #5
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.
This is an excerpt from something I’m working on. I got an idea and am trying to play with it. The photo is the beach at Ocean City, MD using the hipstamatic photo app.
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.
Adventures of a Wayfarer 