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Posted on March 7, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Anyone who follows the comments and posts of the week feature in the sidebar will have spotted that ScienceGirl was one of the winners this week, with a mention of “that worm-looking thingy that tried living in your friend“. She … Continue reading →

Posted in freakishness, meta, silliness | 12 Comments

Grant deadline craziness

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I just can’t seem to help myself… after the dodgy limericks and Shakespeare adaptations of the last couple of big deadline weeks, I’ve found yet another outlet for my caffeine-fuelled craziness creativity. Here’s my Facebook status from Monday: (Please note … Continue reading →

Posted in career, grant wrangling, meta, personal, silliness | 7 Comments

It’s blogging, Jim, but not as we know it

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Grant deadline week!!!!!!!! To be followed by ski trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah, I’m pretty busy. So instead of a proper post, here are a couple of snippets from the web. Look who wants to be the next Canadian Prime Minister! This was … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, grant wrangling, politics, science, silliness | 6 Comments

For my Swedish friends

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

This popped up on the Scotland Introducing podcast from the BBC…  I’m sorry, but I laughed.

Posted in music, silliness | 8 Comments

Wardrobe dysfunction

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

So, yesterday: I got up and changed (#1) into the jeans and sweater I’d been wearing the night before. After breakfast I assessed the road conditions, decided that cycling was an option, and changed (#2) into my cycling gear. I … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling, exercise, silliness | 20 Comments

Podcath

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Thanks to a bit of a kick in the pants useful advice from Professor in Training, I’ve recently discovered the wonderful world of podcasting. (Late adopter, moi?). So I thought I’d share my discoveries, and open up the comments to … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, embarrassing fan girl, exercise, meta, music, silliness, technology | 14 Comments

Dear Mr Norovirus,

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

OK, so you ruined Christmas Day. Rather than eating delicious turkey and socialising with the neighbours, I spent the day alternating between throwing up and shivering under a duvet with a hot water bottle. I think we can call that … Continue reading →

Posted in personal, silliness, virology | 26 Comments

Things you should take with you when you go swimming

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Swimming costume (British vocabulary for Kyrsten’s benefit) Towel Plastic bag to put wet stuff in Hair tie and/or swimming cap Contact lens case & solution and/or goggles Change for the locker Of the above eight items, I managed to remember … Continue reading →

Posted in exercise, silliness | 16 Comments

Mumspeak: like lolspeak, only weirder

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

(Background: I had my citizenship test on Tuesday morning. More on that later. But for now, just enjoy these emails!) From: MumMonday morningHAPPY BIRTHDAY !! good luck for tomorrow. lol Mum and Dad xxxxxx From: MeMonday afternoon Thank you! (Did … Continue reading →

Posted in family, silliness, technology | 22 Comments

Don’t panic!

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

After starting to recover from this week’s shenanigans, I spotted this sign on the BBC website and I knew what I had to do. Yup, it was promptly printed, cropped, and stuck on my wall, next to my calendar. I … Continue reading →

Posted in career, silliness | 7 Comments