Category Archives: silliness

"I build spaceships"

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

This is how Mr E Man described his job when I had my first proper conversation with him. On closer interrogation he turned out to be a carpenter on movie sets, and had just finished building the X Jet and … Continue reading →

Posted in embarrassing fan girl, movie review, personal, silliness, Vancouver | 16 Comments

Dedicated arse kicking post

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Now you can give me a hard time about not exercising without having to scroll through the long post and comment thread on the original! p.s. please remember that I don’t log my regular bike ride to work and back … Continue reading →

Posted in exercise, meta, silliness | 31 Comments

There’s more to this grant business than I ever imagined

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

One of the most interesting things about coming back to work in my postdoctoral institute is the different perspective I’ve gained on the inner workings of the organisation. Students, postdocs and other lowly lab rats just don’t get a chance … Continue reading →

Posted in career, furry friends, grant wrangling, science, silliness | 5 Comments

Be my personal trainer!

Posted on September 5, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Ah, September. Back-to-school time. There’s a sense of purpose in the air, and I have chosen to harness it in my quest to regain my fitness. I’ve always been a reasonably active person, but there are degrees of reasonably active … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling, exercise, food glorious food, personal, silliness | 25 Comments

Random bullets of Calgary

Posted on August 24, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

You know your flight is ridiculously early when:The airport Starbucks isn’t open yetYou have to wait for the security line-up to openThe sight of the in-flight tea and cookies makes you feel nauseous You know you’re in Calgary when:Someone shows … Continue reading →

Posted in career, silliness | 6 Comments

Now let’s get one thing straight

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I am not a muppet hater. Yep, Mad Hatter has unleashed her minions on me. I think the muppets are Teh Awesome. I grew up watching the show, and then watched the new version when I was a student. I … Continue reading →

Posted in blog wars, silliness, videos | 12 Comments

Everyone needs furniture, right?

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’ve just been told that I’m “part of the furniture” here. This familiar phrase followed a very familiar conversation along the lines of “you’ve been here less than a YEAR??!! No way! It feels much longer than THAT!!” I seem … Continue reading →

Posted in career, personal, silliness | 11 Comments

Well done, beautiful boy

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

This is Alexandre Despatie. Isn’t he beautiful? Photo credit He also just won a silver medal for Canada in the 3 metre springboard. Go Alex! I developed a sudden interest in diving when I saw Despatie, aged just 19, at … Continue reading →

Posted in personal, photos, science, silliness, sport | 13 Comments

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

Lame Music Meme

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

So, just what exactly are the five most embarrassing songs in my iPhone? In no particular order: Summer of ’69, Bryan Adams Bootylicious, Destiny’s Child Vogue, Madonna The Way You Make Me Feel, Michael Jackson Gin and Juice, The Gourds … Continue reading →

Posted in meme, music, silliness | 12 Comments