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  • Mel Ang 7:49 pm on February 8, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

    Living Arrangements 

    “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:

    http://www.amsrentsline.com/

    Best of luck.

     

  • Mel Ang 4:00 pm on January 31, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

    I FAIL. the end. 

    Midterms in 2 and this is deja vu of first term.

    Need to focus. Home in 17 days. <3

     

    • Eastwood 12:42 am on February 1, 2010 Permalink

      Been there, done that 😛

      Believe in yourself and push over this hill.

    • Tyler 10:46 am on February 1, 2010 Permalink

      omg. Same thing for me. Two more weeks of death and then I’m free 8D

    • EtodaC 10:17 pm on February 1, 2010 Permalink

      agreed. don’t worry, be (moderately, not depressed or suicidal) happy lol

  • Mel Ang 12:47 am on January 26, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

    SCIENCE WEEK 2010 

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    ENOUGH SAID.

    WOO SCIENCE WEEK!!!

     

  • Mel Ang 10:54 pm on January 19, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

    CSP’s Got Talent 

    (Sorry kinda overdue)

    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?

    CSP's Got Talent

    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.

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    Yes, CSP’s definitely GOT TALENT!

     

    • UBC REC 6:44 pm on March 5, 2010 Permalink

      Hey, you should do a short blog about Storm the Wall. Its coming up real soon from March 28th to April 1st.

  • Mel Ang 2:31 am on January 15, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

    Facebook Withdrawal 

    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.

     

    • Tyler 10:26 am on January 15, 2010 Permalink

      I wouldn’t last. I need it for event tracking and things.

      PS: Are you in CHEM 123?

    • Mel Ang 10:39 am on January 15, 2010 Permalink

      LOL. I knooooow. I feel so disconnected from the world sometimes.
      & yessssir, I sure am. =)

    • Carman 3:34 pm on January 15, 2010 Permalink

      A facebook swear-off seems to be increasingly popular these days. What are your reasons for cutting it off completely, as opposed to slowly weaning yourself off in moderation?

    • Lillienne 9:02 pm on January 15, 2010 Permalink

      I fiddled around with my hosts file on my computer and set it so that facebook is blocked on all my browsers. That way I’m not able to give in to temptation when I just want to procrastinate, but if I really DO need/want to go on facebook for whatever reason, I can access it from a UBC computer. 🙂

    • Mel Ang 3:14 am on January 16, 2010 Permalink

      Definitely! I think during finals, I got a friend to change my fb password and I was so efficient with school work and stuff. That I feel, if I do it throughout the school year I could be so much more accomplished.

      Thanks Lillienne! I will look into that. =)

    • Psychia 12:09 pm on March 18, 2010 Permalink

      Well, I deactivated my facebook account last night. And I’m so sad and irritable today, its not funny!

  • Mel Ang 1:27 am on January 11, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

    Hit the slopes: the aftermath 

    OMG. Boarding is so much FUN and very addicting.

    Mtn

    From my cellphone camera

    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.

     

    • yamyam 1:27 am on January 12, 2010 Permalink

      Bahahaha. Getting off chairlifts can be hilarious and terrifying at the same time, especially when the next chairlift is coming straight at you and you’re still on the ground.

      Get well 😉

  • Mel Ang 11:52 pm on January 6, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

    HIT 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:

    So any tips for me?

     

    • Mark Antczak 2:16 pm on January 7, 2010 Permalink

      I feel you should know that snowboarding imo is much harder then skiing at first. I was so frustrated when I first got into it, the worst part is probably getting off the life. But just work at it, take it in easy strides, and you’ll be shredding in no time 🙂

    • Mark Antczak 2:17 pm on January 7, 2010 Permalink

      *lift. bah.

    • Paulina 10:25 pm on January 9, 2010 Permalink

      GRAVOL! (or is it called gravel?) That medicine that keeps you from getting car sick. If not for you then for someone else on the bus… someone was always sick on the rides to Whistler when I went.

  • Mel Ang 12:25 am on December 31, 2009 Permalink | Reply  

    The Holidays 

    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.

    Source: kevinlloydlive.com

    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.

     

  • Mel Ang 4:29 pm on December 17, 2009 Permalink | Reply  

    Alberta Bound 

    Dear Blog,

    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.

    Mel

     

  • Mel Ang 12:34 pm on November 22, 2009 Permalink | Reply  

    New Moon Gave Me A Massive Migraine Headache 

    & 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.

    Should have watched UFC last night instead.

     

    • Tyler 4:26 pm on November 22, 2009 Permalink

      See Miriam’s latest blog regarding “pedophilia”.

    • Mark Antczak 10:20 pm on November 22, 2009 Permalink

      fer reals? I should probably NOT mention I’ve got a team Jacob shirt then? baha.

    • Rabi Sun 1:58 pm on December 6, 2009 Permalink

      Should have taken the time to ruin the hopes and dreams of the girls dreaming of Jacob and Edward. Now that’s fun =P

      Regards,

      Rabi

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