Category Archives: personal

Luck, or lack thereof

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The CBC is reporting that today is the most depressing day of the year. I have to confess to a case of the blahs over the weekend that continued into this morning. It’s been so rainy and dark (several people … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling, personal, Vancouver | 7 Comments

IT’S KEEGAN!!!

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

And just like that, a chink of light appears at the end of the long dark tunnel. Wow. Now all we need is a role for Big Al. Oh, and for the team not to lose today’s FA Cup replay. … Continue reading →

Posted in embarrassing fan girl, personal, sport | 2 Comments

Toon Toon

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Black and White Army But mostly just black. As in black clouds, black arm band in mourning for the mess my beloved club has turned into. The BBC’s Newcastle United page from the weekend: As a life-long, 4th-generation-on-both-sides-of-the-family toon fan … Continue reading →

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Etiquette question

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

If a senior male colleague refers to me as “young lady”, is it acceptable for me to call him “old man” next time I see him? I’m not really offended or anything, but c’mon! Only my Dad gets to call … Continue reading →

Posted in career, personal | 12 Comments

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 →

Posted in drunkenness, personal | 6 Comments

Where did you say you’re from?

Posted on January 7, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

EcoGeoFemme has an interesting post this week about accents. Like some of the commenters over there, I tend to “hear” what I’m reading in my own accent. Which is a weird messed-up 57 varieties phenomenon. No-one can ever guess where … Continue reading →

Posted in English language, personal | 16 Comments

Procrastination Resolution Procrastination

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’ve been reading a lot of the blogosphere’s current crop of resolution posts this week. I came across a comment in one thread (that of course I can’t find again to link to) saying that the darkest time of the … Continue reading →

Posted in personal, silliness | 5 Comments

Blegh

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

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

Posted in drunkenness, personal | 4 Comments

You have got to be kidding me

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Having survived my first ski day of the year with nothing worse to report than sore muscles and a bent credit card*, I limped from my office up to the nearby mall to forage for food today. They have Valentine’s … Continue reading →

Posted in personal, rants, snow | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in cycling, drunkenness, meme, personal, snow, sport, Vancouver | 6 Comments