Category Archives: drunkenness

The ghosts of St Patrick’s Days past

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

1997. I’m an undergrad in Newcastle. The lunchtime pints of green Caffrey’s. The late arrival at a small group seminar in a darkened room. The realisation that the only chairs left are stacked up at the back of the room. … Continue reading →

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Am I a walking stereotype?

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I came across an interesting site recently. It’s called “Stuff White People Like” and, well, it’s a list of things that white people are supposed to all be into. There are several different ways to approach such a list, many … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve learned since my last post

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

– Inhaling helium from balloons at a party is still funny when you’re in your thirties. – It is unfair for the karaoke to end just as you realise this. – Steak is still tasty when served on a stick. … Continue reading →

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It’s embarrassing when…

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

…your New Year’s Eve party was so successful that you filled your recycling bin with empties the first week and still have tons left. And now you have to put your bin out on January 11th full of empty vodka, … Continue reading →

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Blegh

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Please don’t expect any coherent blogging for a while…

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End of the year meme

Posted on December 25, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I came across a meme at Professorial Confessions and decided to tag myself ‘cos it’s a good one! 1. Will you be looking for a new job? I very much hope not, because I’ve enjoyed my new job so far. … Continue reading →

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More drunk dancing scientists

Posted on December 19, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Ecogeofemme wrote a nice post this week that touched on the social aspects of conference attendance. I’ve always been pretty outgoing (well, since I left high school anyway) so I’ve always initiated lots of conversations, and I’ve had a grand … Continue reading →

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Drunk dancing scientists

Posted on May 11, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’m attending a conference this week. Yes, I am one of those people who stands at a booth trying to make sure that I get something back for all the free pens I give away. At this conference that means … Continue reading →

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