Category Archives: personal

One and counting

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Today is a momentous occasion. I’m stunned and amazed that there’s no mention of it on the BBC, CBC or CNN. Maybe they’re going to run a special feature on tonight’s news instead. Yup, today marks one year since my … Continue reading →

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Random bullets of lazy posting

Posted on May 6, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I have discovered a new diet. It is called the Don’t Bring Any Food To Work, Forget Your Wallet, And Don’t Have Time To Find Someone Who Can Lend You Any Lunch Money Diet. 100% success guaranteed. May cause stomach … Continue reading →

Posted in drunkenness, English language, furry friends, grant wrangling, personal | 7 Comments

Shuffle meme – scores and answers

Posted on May 2, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Well, the response was great, especially considering the number of album tracks on there! Thanks everyone who took part, this was a really fun meme! With one point available for each correct song title and band name*, how did everyone … Continue reading →

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OMG OMG

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I just met Trevor Linden, Vancouver Canuck and genuine local hero. I shook his hand and he signed an autograph for my friend’s son, who is called… Linden. (Yes, his dad named him after a hockey player). TL: “How do … Continue reading →

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First music night: by the numbers

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Yes, I finally managed to get a music night going. Busker catz will play for katnip – Instruments: 1 classical guitar(me), 1 flute (brother-in-law’s hilarious new girlfriend)– Bottles of beer: 1– Bottles of wine: 1 (no, not each)– Breakdown of … Continue reading →

Posted in drunkenness, furry friends, music, personal, photos | 20 Comments

Primate Party Time!

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

It’s been a while since the last Primate Party, but then I saw a photo of a bathing monkey on a colleague’s desk* and remembered an anecdote from a couple of years ago. In between my postdoc and industry job, … Continue reading →

Posted in camping, monkeys, personal, photos, Primate Party, silliness | 8 Comments

The Crazies have names!

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Google (who has goggle marks around her eyes and likes to search things), and Saba (named after mackerel sushi). Sushi photo credit After a quiet first few days, they’ve come out of their shells and are now certifiably crazy. The … Continue reading →

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Cath and the city: my love affair with Vancouver

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

This is Part 1; it got too long for a single post. Part 2 soon! Not necessarily next, but soon. Mr E Man and I met up with friends for brunch on Sunday, and were amused to find that together … Continue reading →

Posted in embarrassing fan girl, personal, photos, Vancouver | 18 Comments

Skype

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Is anyone on Skype? My sister and I have been thinking about signing up because neither of us has a land line, and Vancouver-London cell phone connections are shite, not to mention expensive. Is it any good? What kind of … Continue reading →

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We has a home!

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Itz got shoos in it ‘n’ evryfing There goes my attempt to write a proper serious grown-up book review post today… We adopted Mandy (left) and Moxy (right) from the SPCA yesterday. They’re 8 month old sisters and they are … Continue reading →

Posted in furry friends, personal, photos, silliness | 19 Comments