Category Archives: Vancouver

Am I a walking stereotype?

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I came across an interesting site recently. It’s called “Stuff White People Like” and, well, it’s a list of things that white people are supposed to all be into. There are several different ways to approach such a list, many … Continue reading →

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I’ll have a grande skinny mocha and a BOOM!

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

So the Starbucks near my office blew up last night. And when I say near, I mean near – as the crow flies it’s probably only about 50 metres or so from my desk, which is in a big glass … Continue reading →

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Laughing stock of Canada

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

It snowed here this week. Not the little one-day sprinkles that have been a recurring theme of this winter, but a good few inches. This being Vancouver, a few inches were enough to bring the city to a halt. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, cycling, rants, silliness, snow, Vancouver | 6 Comments

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 →

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We need bike-activated stop lights at Ontario and 16th!

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Non-local readers can ignore this post, it’s mostly just a convenient place for me to display some photos that I want people to see… I just sent the email pasted in below to the City of Vancouver. If anyone else … Continue reading →

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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 →

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I’m struggling to understand

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

How can someone be guilty of six counts of second-degree murder? It doesn’t make any sense. It seems like a compromise verdict to me, but because jury deliberations stay confidential in Canada we will probably never know the reasoning behind … Continue reading →

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Beckham outshone by streaker

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Here are the highlights of last night’s game between the Vancouver Whitecaps and David Beckham. Oh, I mean the LA whatsits. Whoever he plays for. The streaker who managed a whole lap of the field before he got taken down. … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to the Motorists of Vancouver

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Commuting really sucks right now – for everyone. It’s raining, it’s getting darker, and there’s still construction everywhere. At least the garbage strike is over, eh? I have some helpful suggestions for those motorists who choose to avoid the congestion … Continue reading →

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Feeling the love

Posted on October 5, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I love being a skier, because this and this make me feel better about this*.I love my new bike.I love David Attenborough. He’s always been my hero! (via Pharyngula).*This may not make sense, depending on your local date and time. … Continue reading →

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