Category Archives: drunkenness

What will happen if you take your parents to a gig

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

In chronological order: Your parents will finally announce the start and end dates of their much-discussed five week trip to Vancouver You will dutifully add the dates to your calendar A few weeks later, you will find out that Delhi … Continue reading →

Posted in drunkenness, family, furry friends, music, silliness, sport, Vancouver | 12 Comments

Fishbowl Fridays!

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

At the Fogg ‘N’ Suds in Richmond. It’s almost sacrilegious for a beer drinker such as myself to ignore the extensive international beer menu at such an establishment, but when I saw the giant Caesar on our friends’ table as … Continue reading →

Posted in drunkenness, photos | 8 Comments

How’s this for a headline?

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

“Cancun kidnapping, crocodile attack a hoax: RCMP” From the article: “The RCMP says a story about a young man from B.C. on holiday in Cancun, Mexico, who was kidnapped outside a bar, forced to fight two other tourists, shot in … Continue reading →

Posted in current affairs, drunkenness, nature, silliness | 3 Comments

You say you want a revolution…

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

…well, you know, we all wanna change the world Act IA group of young(ish) female colleagues gathers in a pub on a Friday evening for a refreshing beverage or two. Grad students, postdocs, technicians, junior faculty, and grant writers are … Continue reading →

Posted in career, drunkenness, science, silliness | 21 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

How is this a FAIL?

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

This breakfast looks full of WIN! to me. (From the Fail blog). Makes my tea and bagel look rather pedestrian.

Posted in drunkenness, food glorious food, silliness | 8 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

Retreat Part II: Welcome to America!

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Miraculously enough, the morning after the night before dawned bright and hangover free. I was still unprepared for discussing my project with colleagues over breakfast though. Talking shop over coffee, lunch, dinner or drinks is perfectly acceptable, but brainstorming over … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, career, drunkenness, food glorious food, nature, photos, silliness | 19 Comments

Snowed under…

Posted on January 1, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’m back! Ever so slightly hungover, but the jet lag has gone. Staying out until after 2 am on our first full day back seemed to reset my system. This is what happens when you leave your car outside for … Continue reading →

Posted in drunkenness, family, personal, photos, snow, Vancouver, virology | 21 Comments

5 Things Meme

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Tagged by Dr. A 5 things I was doing 10 years ago: 1. Kicking off my PhD in Glasgow by learning l33t plasmid cloning skillz from Obiwan Kenobi my awesome PI. (Seriously. I’m good. Or rather, I was).2. Going drinking … Continue reading →

Posted in career, drunkenness, food glorious food, furry friends, meme, personal, science, silliness, technology | 17 Comments