Category Archives: blog buddies

Divangelising

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Yes folks, it’s another post full of TMI. Especially for the guys. I know that at least one of my readers will be happy, but others among you may wish to go and read something else instead. Why not join … Continue reading →

Posted in blog buddies, environment, personal, TMI | 26 Comments

Another blogger meet-up!

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

This was the first meet-up to which I brought a chaperone. After all, that ScientistMother is scary. KIDDING! We were actually at a Cafe Scientifique event about the “convenience” barriers that prevent people from choosing more sustainable options (e.g. remembering to bring … Continue reading →

Posted in blog buddies, communication, environment | 8 Comments

Canadian Immigration: Part III

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

(This is a series of posts detailing my personal journey from work permit to Canadian citizenship. I’ve included as many details as I can remember. If you found this post using an internet search for Canadian immigration, or if you … Continue reading →

Posted in blog buddies, Canada, photos, politics, silliness | 19 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

Another beer-soaked Vancouver blogger meet-up

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I met Dr. J this week! It wasn’t a planned meet-up, but in this relatively small life sciences community, not exactly random either! I shouldn’t even be all that surprised that we know some of the same people… Anyway, it … Continue reading →

Posted in blog buddies, drunkenness, Vancouver | 10 Comments

Return to Wonderland?

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

ScienceGirl (from Curiosity Killed the Cat) was kind enough to give me an Inspiration Award. Thank you, ScienceGirl! I do have to say though, that I am increasingly unsure of what to do with these things. I hate to sound … Continue reading →

Posted in blog buddies, meme, meta | 12 Comments

The Five Question Interview

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Crystal from “Chances Are I’m Going To Hell For This” was recently interviewed by her friend – and posted the results on her blog. She also chose to perpetuate the meme by asking for willing interview victims subjects in the … Continue reading →

Posted in blog buddies, camping, drunkenness, education, embarrassing fan girl, family, kayaking, meme, nature, personal, science | 21 Comments

The election selection

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

As one of them pesky foreigners, I don’t think I should say any more than I already have about the US election. Instead I’m going to link to a bunch of excellent posts from around the blogosphere*. (Edit: OK, and … Continue reading →

Posted in atheism, bad people, blog buddies, blog roll, meta, politics, sport | 21 Comments

Let’s all go and visit Okham instead!

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

This hilarious commercial sums up an experience that Mr E Man and I had at the weekend. Yup, flights home for Christmas = $crazy amount + >75% in fees, taxes and surcharges, FFS. We even had to call the bank … Continue reading →

Posted in blog buddies, rants, silliness, sport, videos | 14 Comments

Aw, you guys!

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Part of the reason I find blogging is so addictive is that the feedback is so fast. If only all my other written ramblings could come back with comments so quickly… So it is really, really lovely to have any … Continue reading →

Posted in blog buddies, blog roll, meme | 6 Comments