Category Archives: personal

CurlyLocks and the Six Bear Stories

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Or: If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise… As I’ve mentioned before, I am terrified of bears. I am not alone – I know at least one other female European import who feels … Continue reading →

Posted in camping, Canada, nature, personal, photos, silliness | 19 Comments

Yet another alternative career for me

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Voice actor. My friends have their own business and just started paying for a voicemail system with multiple options; press 1 for service and all that. And they asked me – weirdly accented me! – to be the voice on … Continue reading →

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w00t! Part 2

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Remember my stressful February, in which I worked on five grants that were submitted to the same competition – writing large parts of two of them – and helped with another three grants for a second competition that closed a … Continue reading →

Posted in career, grant wrangling, personal | 10 Comments

All weekends should be long weekends

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Seriously, I think I need three days EVERY weekend. Here’s what we did this BC Day long weekend: Saturday: lazy day. Got up late after being out for dinner and drinks on Friday. Lounged on sofa. Drank tea, made simple … Continue reading →

Posted in drunkenness, embarrassing fan girl, food glorious food, gardening, movie review, personal, Vancouver | 4 Comments

Rings Around The World

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’m sure you’ve all noticed the new additions to my blog roll (because you all watch this page like a hawk, instantly noticing every minor alteration and waiting on the edge of your seats for an explanation, right?). Yep, it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in blog roll, embarrassing fan girl, personal, photos, politics, rants, sport, Vancouver | 11 Comments

More Facebook Questions

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I think it’s going to be OK. I’ve installed the official Scrabble application, which apparently will activate in a couple of weeks. The fact that the US and Canada are getting a different version to the rest of the world … Continue reading →

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What just happened??!!

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Scrabulous just went *poof*! Where did it go? And what am I going to do now? Help!!!!!!!!

Posted in personal, silliness | 5 Comments

Back in the paddle again

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The specifics of my most recent trip are coming up next, but before I get into the maps and photos and meal plans I wanted to write a long-overdue generalised post: Why I Love Ocean Kayaking. The last two summers … Continue reading →

Posted in camping, drunkenness, food glorious food, kayaking, nature, personal, Vancouver | 8 Comments

Catching up

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

How is it possible to get so many emails in so few days? Ah well, until I get home, organise all the camping gear, find my camera, recharge its batteries and upload some kayaking photos, here’s a gem from the … Continue reading →

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Puppy Power

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Featuring various cuddly camping canines I love my cats. I do. They’re cute and pretty and goofy and fun. But they’re a compromise. You see, I wanted a dog. ‘Twas ever thus. When I was a kid I was desperate … Continue reading →

Posted in camping, furry friends, personal, photos | 9 Comments