Author Archives: Cath@VWXYNot?

About Cath@VWXYNot?

"one of the sillier science bloggers [...] I thought I should give a warning to the more staid members of the community." - Bob O'Hara, December 2010

Book meme!

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Canuck-hater and soon-to-be Invading Yankee Imperialist DuWayne has tagged me with a book meme. The official rules are “list fifteen books that had the most profound impact on you – ones you can think of in fifteen minutes or less.” … Continue reading →

Posted in book review, meme | 28 Comments

Hierarchy in the UK

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

One of the things I love about Canada is the relative freedom from snobbery and classism. In the UK your accent gives away so much about your class, your education, and your region of origin, and people do judge you … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, education, rants, UK | 15 Comments

Tuesday pet peeve: militant NIMBYism

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

NIMBYism is rampant in Vancouver, and it drives me nuts. Olympics? No, we don’t want that, it’ll be too chaotic. Rapid transit to the airport? Nope, we don’t want the inconvenience of the construction. Better cycling infrastructure? No, it’ll jam … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling, plagues, politics, rants, sport, Vancouver | 22 Comments

iPhoto

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Disclosing my profession to health care professionals can be both a blessing and a curse. Some doctors assume that I know more than I really do. Others get defensive when I know more than they do about one teeny tiny … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Current view

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I missed the 6:40 ferry by 5 minutes… but bumped into a friend on a patio, had a beer, and am on the 8:40 ferry right now with 2 other friends. The sunset view was worth the wait!

Posted in Uncategorized | 9 Comments

I think we might have a mouse problem

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I came into the kitchen today to see a rather suspicious scene. This is what I saw when I got down on the floor and looked under the dresser: So that’s where all those toys went! I fished out everything … Continue reading →

Posted in furry friends, photos, silliness | 5 Comments

Astronomum

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

It’s 1995 in North Yorkshire, and an 18 year-old mega-geek is applying to university. Her parents – languages teachers both – are supplying a steady stream of advice, food, and general support. Oh, and lots of their teacher friends to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 15 Comments

Could I possibly trouble you…

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Erm, here’s a link for my readers. Especially those based in BC. if you wouldn’t mind… could you possibly… only if you want to… if it’s not too much trouble… Gaah, being British sucks sometimes! And Canadians are too polite … Continue reading →

Posted in meta, video | 11 Comments

Tuesday pet peeve

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I don’t know why everyone’s so negative about Mondays. I like Mondays. I come in all fresh and well rested, chat to various colleagues about their weekends, and settle into work full of enthusiasm and motivation. I spend my lunch … Continue reading →

Posted in career, English language, plagues, rants | 14 Comments

A Mad Tea Beer Party

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I got to meet another of my favourite bloggers yesterday! (That’s three blog meet-ups now, and they’ve all been great. I highly recommend it). This time it was Mad Hatter‘s turn. She’s in town for a few days, and had … Continue reading →

Posted in blog buddies, kayaking, photos | 13 Comments