“UBC Student Housing and Hospitality Services | Vancouver is pleased to offer you a place in residence for the 2010/2011 Winter Session, beginning September 4, 2010.”
I swear I feel like I won some million dollar lottery. Huge rounds of applauses and fireworks are going off in my head. I feel damn lucky that I’m spared one more year of apartment hunting/renting in Vancouver. But unlike me, many MANY people I know didn’t get accepted. If you’re living on res, chances are you’ve heard all about this – UBC and the lack of housing placements. And if you haven’t, maybe climb out from under that rock and visit the facebook group? (Sorry no link, I’m on fb detox. But I swear there’s one, I’ve heard lots about it.)
I know I really shouldn’t been complaining as I’m fortunate enough to get a placement next year, BUT seriously everyone I considered living with next year didn’t get in. BLAAAAHH. What if I get put with some creepy stalker or some high maintenance “OMG I just broke a nail” barbie?
In the meantime, for those who have apartment hunting/looking for a place to stay next year on their to-do list, here’s a good place to start. A website many of my friends found useful:
Once upon a time, in the land of UBC, within the Faculty of Science exists a program unlike any other. Where approximately 168 talented individuals come together to form a first year science program of awesomeness, otherwise known as CSP or the Coordinated Science Program. Now within this awesome group lies an even awesomer (is that a word) group, commonly referred to as CSP council. The council recognize the hidden potential of each and every single individual and wanted to show the world how talented CSP is. So they got together and brainstorm ideas. THE RESULT?
When: Friday, January 15th
Where: Ladha
Who: Featuring CSP students and professors
SUCCESS! Thanks to all those who came out, put up with my lame MC skills and annoying yo mamma/knock knock jokes. So many talented performers from nun chucks to singing to martial arts. You guys ROCK.
When a facebook addict swears of facebook, withdrawal symptoms become present almost immediately and will continue to grow in severity over the course of time.
Such symptoms could include (but not limited to):
Anxiety Depression Irritable Loss of appetite Rapid heart rate Clammy skin Insomnia Hallucinations
If facebook withdrawal is suspected (presence of any number of these symptoms), please remain calm and seek medical help immediately.
HAHA. Just Joking.
But, I admit I’m a facebook addict. (Hey, they say the first step is realizing/admitting it, right?) So on day 1 of back to school, I decided to take it to the EXTREME and swear of facebook for the term. I got a friend to change my password since I apparently don’t have any self control. If anyone is considering this, warning: IT’S FREAKING HARD! & 2 weeks later, it’s still freaking hard! (Not proud to admit this, but I cracked today and after bribing my friend for the password, I got some fb time…tsk tsk shame on me) Damn I lasted 2 weeks, anyone up for a little challenge? Go ahead, try to break my record…IF YOU DARE. HAHA
Anyways, I’m overlooking the little blunder from this evening and I’m back onto my strict no-fb lifestyle again. GO ME. Wonder how long I’ll last this time?
1 day? 2 weeks? 1 month? The term? Any bets?
PS: BTW, I’m feeling much better since the after math of snowboarding episode.
Story of the weekend: After only 2 hours of beginner/first timers snowboarding lessons (how to properly place the boot in the binding among other basics), us being the overconfident, egotistic, adventurous people that we are, assumed we were ready for the summit. How we reached that conclusion I have no idea. I blame the rush of adrenaline from going down the bunny hill. Anyways, summit was craaaazy especially the chairlift part. Who would’ve thought getting off a chairlift could be so catastrophic? But despite all the screaming and pain, learning the hard way was quite the experience. & I mean that in a good way, we accomplish something I never thought possible!
The morning after: “OUCH!!!!” is an understatement. Every single joint, bone and muscle in my body aches. I have countless bruises, my war scars. More importantly, it HURTS to move, eat, talk, cough, laugh and breathe. So an 8 hour bus ride later, I’m finally back at UBC in PAIN with physics pre-class assignment to do, math problems to attack, and biology reading to catch up on…all the while wishing I was still on the slopes.
First weekend back to school is infamously know for it’s ski trips and this year is no exception. It’s obviously time to hit the slopes and shred some powder. Except…ohhh maybe, I’ve never snowboard before in my life. This promises to be a tres interesting weekend filled with plenty of falls, sore butts and aching bones.
Because I’m heading out to Silver Star Mountain Resort with all the wonderful people from SSA (Singapore Student Association). I failed to do my research back in October as I assumed Silver Star would be somewhere by Whistler-ish. Big Joke. Turns out, it’s over 8-ish hours away from UBC by Vernon. H#S7%^*VSS WHAAAAAT??? I’m gonna be spending more time on the bus than on the slopes.Stay positive. I’m sure the bus ride will be fun. As the quote goes, “Sometimes the journey is more rewarding then the destination.”
A little preview of my weekend:
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Nahhhh…I WISH! It’s probably gonna look more like this:
Fantastic so far. Except for a certain rude awakening on the SSC website. Hint: Might have to do with courses and marks. (Yes admit it, that did send shivers down your spine) ‘Nuff said.
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The holidays just wouldn’t be the holiday without:
1. The wonderful airport, holiday time. Because there is just no better way to kick off the season than a 3 hour delayed flight, annoying kids who like to kick the back of plane seats and of course, the practical definition of air travel: the shrilling babies.
2. Meeting up with all your friends from home. & realizing how many people you’ve lost touched with over 4 short months and how some people just seem to fade away. But the people that matter, the important ones, well they always got your back and nothing will ever change that.
3. A white Christmas. Never though I’d ever say that. I think snow is overrated, never been a huge fan. But after being in the city that never stops raining for the past 4 months, snow is nice change. (Be jealous all you Vancourites)
4. The 5 am lines outside BestBuy on Boxing Day. Because the holiday season is about giving to everyone…yourself included. (for all the gadgets that you didn’t get on Christmas)
5. Ringing in the New Year. Whether you choose to spend it low key with a quiet night in, or go all out with the fancy dress and the champagne or somewhere in between. I think it’s all about celebrating the past and upcoming year with the people you care about. Forget about that new years resolution, it starts TOMORROW. Tonight’s all about you.
6. The Resolution. I am guilty of being one of those people, who set ridiculous goals each year resulting in inevitable failure after a few short weeks. Why should this year be any different? Sooo 1. Be on time and 2. Exercise more…or cut down on the Starbucks.
7. The return trip. Wow just when I thought airports couldn’t get any better…The late airplane terrorist stunt has reported to leave planes cancelled, tighter security and longer wait times. Hopefully Canadian flights aren’t too bad, I guess I’ll find out firsthand on Sunday.
8. Back to UBC. In 4 days time. I don’t even want to think about it. Don’t get me wrong, I MISS Vancouver and all the people. I miss shopping, white spot, rez life, fire alarms at 1am and I can even put up with the rain. But TERM 2?!? ewwww.
BOTTOM LINE: I could use a longer winter break. On the bright side, reading week is only 46 days away.
It’s been a while. I apologize for the lack of updates over the past few months. I’m going through a transition in my life right now and I can hardly keep up with myself. The last few weeks have been a mess. A period of constant ups and downs, mostly downs. From academic challenges to friendship drama to family issues to everything else. Life has been craaaazy. Shout out to all the lovely supportive people in my life. Love you guys so much!
Much Anticipated Moment: As of 2:30pm on this rainy Thursday afternoon, this first year student saying adios to term 1 finals!
& no matter how crazy my life is right now, I strongly believe that finishing finals calls for a celebration. So pushing all doubts of failing my courses aside, I know tonight will be epic! For the first time in weeks, I won’t be spending time with my textbooks, because I’m breaking out my heels for a much deserved, much needed night out!
With term one under my belt, a group of awesome friends to spend the night with and a plane ticket back to Alberta for tomorrow evening, life seems perfect. I feel like I can take on UBC, Vancouver, the WORLD. & all the worries from the past few months just fades away.
& I honestly don’t know what the fuss is all about. I feel like a pedophile every time Taylor Lautner (aka Jacob) comes on. He’s ONLY 17. Doesn’t really help when everyone in the crowd “oohs” and “ahhhs” every time Jacob takes off his shirt. We went to the 7:30 show at the Scotiabank theatre downtown. Of course it was jammed packed with preteen girls. Thank god I didn’t see any of those “Team Edward”, “Team Jacob” shirts. Should have known better than to show up 30 minutes before the movie, we were stuck with those so-close-to-the-screen seats that my neck still aches today. I liked Twilight, but 2 hours of New Moon, for me, was too much. Too mushy gushy. Too lovely dovey.
