Welcome to The Renegade Rulebook.

[c/o Emma Jane Kepley]
So here’s the deal with this Blog. There’s no formula, or sexy listicle, or downloadable e-book here. I’m not going to tell you what to do, or how to do it. I’m just here to openly share how I’m going about this wildly unpredictable life. I’ll be working with some really great people across a multitude of disciplines to shape the narrative of what it means to light a spark underneath passion and watch it catch fire. I’ll also be sharing my journey in a world that expects you to have, know, and be it all. (Pro tip — you can’t.)
Sometimes it gets messy. Sometimes it gets complicated. And sometimes (this is important) you’re going to screw the whole damn thing up and fall flat on your face.
You’ll be all, “WTF? HOW DID THAT EVEN HAPPEN?”
And I’ll be all, “It’s cool. Get up. ”
Because messing up is the risk you run for doing things differently.

[c/o Emma Jane Kepley]
-EVEN when it seems scary.
-EVEN when failure is likely.
-EVEN when people doubt you.
-ESPECIALLY if people doubt you.
(Because seriously, screw them.)
You have someone in your corner, fighting the good fight alongside you. So walk confidently in whichever direction your big heart calls you to. This community will have your back through all of your fears, failures, fuck ups, and most importantly, your feats.
Because those are the most fun.
I’ll see you out there, Renegades.
-Car
Hello there!
Your comment on my blog (eventually) led me to your blog, I love it!
I just nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award! Yay!
http://tennizzlle.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/one-lovely-blog-award/
That’s so kind of you, thank you! I’m so happy you like reading my blog, and I must say, your blog posts have me laughing out loud! Can’t wait to share this award with someone else!
Why “findingravity” ?
it might be a weird question for you at this point of time, but what does it imply? :p
oh i get it :p
nice blog by the way, loved it 🙂
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 😀
I just stumbled across your blog and I have to say it’s pretty darn cute. Also, I love the Oxford comma!
Thank you so much! Just trying to keep it real 🙂 I hope you continue reading!
I do adore a good Oxford comma.
I taught in Australia and they don’t use them there. It bothered me SO much!
yay for photography and string instruments. I played violin for 12 years! I do miss it.
Ah, my guitar kept me sane when my boyfriend and I lived in different countries. The violin?! That is SO cool! You should pick it back up.
Lovely self-description. I wish I had been half as smart as you seem to be, twenty years ago.
Thank you! Sometimes I wonder if it’s smart vs. a lot of trial and error. Either way, I try to learn from everything and have a strong self awareness of who I am 🙂
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Thank you for reblogging!
hello, findingravity,
this is a cool About. love that bit about finding the time to take pics in between school and work. ^^
hope i can come back and explore more. cheers! 🙂
I hope you come back to explore, too! Thank you for taking the time to read. I’m glad you like my about section.
treasuring simplicity…nice
Turtle Power. Cowabunga.
Seriously, so upset that I didn’t turn out to be a ninja turtle. I’ll figure out a way! Turtles in a half shell, turtle power!
Well done lady
I like fun loving people. . . .like you. .On my way to read you
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.
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!
I think your blog is fantastic! I’m looking forward to seeing more!! If you get a chance, check out mine (huntingforbliss.wordpress.com).
Will do! Hope you come again! 🙂
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.)
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!
U r damn interesting….
Haha! Thank you! One always hopes to be interesting, not boring.
I Like the way you express the feel in words. I don’t have such capacity. Expecting some interesting novels from you, If you are releasing soon, then second copy should be given to me….dont forget !!!!
Love love LOVE your blog. 🙂
FG 4 life…FutureGiraffes that is 😛
Don’t even lieeee…You’re DEFINITELY referring to findingravity…I heard Future Giraffes are pretty hip though. Can they fly?
we are mostlt tending to hipsters! not hip.. where are you from? how tall are you?
This is a very pretty site with a lot of good stuff in it! 🙂
Why thank you! The design was created by Cherry On Top Shoppe Designs.
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!
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!
Oxford comma lovers unites! It’s just so useful…
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.
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
I love your blog and your writing style! It’s freaking awesome! And the travelling you do, even crazier (in a good way).
Thank you m’dear! I hope you come back soon! I’m going to be posting about a giveaway in the next two hours, so you’ll have to enter!
definitely! Thank You!
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.
I agree, good sir. Not using the Oxford is CRAY! Glad you enjoy it, I’ll be sure to check yours out this week!
Hi – I love the way you write and your use of the English Language. I nominated you for the versatile bloggers award.
http://cynicalboy.wordpress.com/2012/04/21/versatile-blogger-award-2/
Cheers Sunny
Thanks, Sunny! xo
Hello Carly! Nice to meet you…
David in Maine USA
‘Carley’ spelling error by Siri dictation… I am innocent
David in Maine USA
That’s ok! Many people miss spell my names. Siri would only be adding to the bunch! Thanks for stopping by David!
hope your writing is going well!
@atteancanoe
Hi Carley. I have awarded your blog with the “One Lovely Blog” award. Check it out here: http://jusmeh.wordpress.com/2012/05/06/oooooh-a-gold-star/
That is SO lovely, thank you!! xo
You are welcome.
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Hey Carley,
Congratulations!! I have Nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award!!
http://asthafrozenviv.wordpress.com/2012/05/09/versatile-blogger-award-_/
I am so glad to have you nominated for this ^_^
*Cheers*
-Astha
Thank yoy, Astha! That’s very sweet of you! 🙂
My Pleasure ^_^
Tag, you’re it! I’ve tagged you at http://tennizzlle.com/2012/06/05/tag-youre-it/.
I have nominated you for some blog awards. If you are interested to do the needful things & pass the awards to another fellow blogger. Please visit to
http://clickdpic.wordpress.com/2012/06/08/blog-awards/ Congrats 🙂
Hey there! I would like to nominate you for the Liebster Award! You can click this link http://wp.me/p1YRs0-AN to check out the rules 🙂
Hey I love your blog! I’ve just picked up the guitar (and also am terrified of all forms of musical instruction). What are some easy songs to start with?
hey carley! i know you love travel and photography so i’ve nominated you to participate in this photo challenge 😉 xo, tobi http://huntingforbliss.wordpress.com/2012/07/16/seven-super-shots/
Hi Carley! I’m delighted to nominate you for the One Lovely Blog Award! You can pick up your award at http://www.kaitlynplyley.com. Copy and paste the Award to your blog and follow the rules of acceptance. Congrats! 🙂
Hi Kaitlyn! That’s so kind of you! 🙂 Thank you!
No worries! Thanks for writing such an awesome blog. 🙂
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
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
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!
Hey Sarah! Thanks so much! I’ve been out of blogging commission for a few months, but getting caught up and posting regularly again. So happy you’ve been enjoying! Come back soon. xo
Well I gave up WordPress and started a new blog a two months ago. I have a LOT more going on there, if you’re interested in following along. http://www.coffeeringsandsouthernthings.com 🙂
I definitely will!!
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.
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
Great Blog keep writing enjoy
I love you sassy attitude!
Full of sass, Mrs. P!
your brilliant!
Why thank you, Dahling! 😉
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Carley! I’ve nominated you for the Best Moment Award! Check out my blog post http://tayathome.wordpress.com/2013/03/10/best-moment-award-thank-you/ to learn more about it! You definitely deserve this award (among many others) all the best!
Tay xo
We have a lot of the same interests. 🙂 I just started following your blog. I am super happy to be here. You are beautiful and so is your writing. Love and Light ^_^
Thanks for reading, Rona! Always happy to find people I have things in common with!
I’ve been reading your blog for a while but I din’t know where to write “I love your blog title” !! 🙂 and your posts of course! Great work 🙂
So flattered that you stuck around! ❤ Thank you for reading and believing in my blog.
Love them. Keep ’em coming! 🙂
I like your style. And you seem to be on 20SB too 🙂 Yay! And the best: you carry around a Nikon with you. Hooray! following! 🙂
Hey there! Blog hopped until I got here. 🙂 I started with Project Eve and then your blog! Hello from Abu Dhabi! Instant follow because I love your light posts. 🙂
So glad I stumbled upon your lighthearted and fun blog! Following along 😉
nice to virtually meet you. look forward to your posts. great images here 🙂
I nominated you for the Shine on Award!! Congratulations!!
http://thelifeandtimesofamom.wordpress.com/2013/06/17/guess-what-guys/
Hi Carley! I’ve nominated your blog for the “Super Sweet Blogger Award.” Please visit my post to view the rules and responsibilities for accepting. Congrats!
i read your blog and liked
Hello buddy..nice to see your blog and you toooooooooo…. 😉
Hi Carley! Just wanted to let you know I nominated you for a Sunshine Award, which you can read about here: http://girldanslacite.com/2013/11/22/a-little-bit-of-sunshine/ Thanks for your wonderful writing.
hiya carley! i think you’re crazy pretty!
Hey, hey. So I nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger Award 🙂
http://journalitico.com/2013/12/04/sunshine-blogger-award-my-nominations/
Really cool write up 🙂