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1. Like every good adventure, it all begins at Wreck. Sunset on one of my last nights at KU.
2. My Summer Essentials. Tuesdays with Morrie is my summer favourite <3
3. Nepal's Yeti Airlines takes us on...
4. the Mount Everest flight. (through the lens of my crap camera, WAY more breathtaking in real life)
5. Neighbourhood kids in Kathmandu. The little boy is such a cutie.
6. Beautiful ladies+ Puran at Sari Night. Can you spot me in the picture?
7. Stolen from Kim's camera. Singapore night lights.
8. You don't know the meaning of crowded until you go clubbing in Singapore.
9. Universal Studios, Singapore.. where we waited in lines longer than we rode on rides.
10. Golden Gate Bridge hunting was an epic fail. But what a gorgeous day in San Francisco.
11. Rocky Mountains = summer road trip!
12. A summer is never complete without a backyard barbecue.
13. Stereos in concert at the Calgary Stampede
14. Cheering @ Team Cattle Penning, Stampede 2010.
15. Lazy days+ lovely naps on Kits beach
16. HOT guys @ Pride Parade
17. My lovely Yamaha F310
18. First meal at Marine. Hamburger Helper to the rescue!
This so-called “pivotal moment of my life” calls for a blog post. Because guess who just turned 19 yesterday?
Thank you everyone for the lovely birthday wishes. <3 It means so much to me. Love you guys.
I had an amazing day at West Ed. Super chill and relaxed, just the way I like it. Hit up the WATER SLIDES with my little brother. What can I say? I guess I’m still a kid at heart. Plus, road trips, good food and even better company. Couldn’t ask for a better way to spend a birthday.
Sorry to disappoint. But contrary to the smack loads of comments on my facebook wall on the expected agenda for the evening… I did not hit up Caprice, Fabric or downtown at all for that matter. To be perfectly honest, I didn’t feel like it and I’m going to say that it’s not really my thing anymore. But of course, school’s just around the corner and with school comes the parties. So here’s the “…going on 90” part: This is my attempt to play the grown-up figure (my mother would be proud) and probably the only time I’ll ever lecture you. So listen up, you’ll thank me later. Spend your Saturday nights at Irving or Koerner (not Koerner's). Sleep at 10 pm sharp. Don’t go to the frat party. Avoid Granville Street. Don’t give a thought about Pit Night. Stay away from Wreck.
…you’re probably rofl by now. Gotcha! I may be “going on 90”, but I’ll still be a cool 90 year old. I get that you’re in university to learn + have fun. And since everything I listed above not to do, you will inevitably find yourself at one day… here’s a list of resources to stay SAFE while having FUN. (aka things I wish I knew in first year).
Not just for emergencies, press the button on the big blue phone to be linked to UBC Campus Security 24/7 for access to information, directions and safewalk. BluePhones are also located in some campus elevators.
Blue Chip cookie for the first person who can list all the locations of the BluePhones on campus. I know I walk by them all the time but as big and blue as they are, for some reason you never remember their location. So courtesy of Mr. Paul Wong, Manager of Community Relations at UBC Campus Security, here’s a list:
1 Northwest Marine Drive (across from the Rose Garden Parkade) 2 West Mall & Crescent Road (near International House) 3 Main Mall & Crescent Road (across from the Flag Pole near Buchanan A) 4 Main Mall & Memorial Road (at Wyman Plaza) 5 Lower Mall between Memorial Road & University Boulevard (near Place Vanier) 6 West Mall & Agricultural Road (near First Nations House of Learning) 7 Main Mall & Agricultural Road (near White Spot/Tim Hortons) 8 East Mall & Agricultural Road (between Barber Library and Hennings) 9 Student Union Boulevard (near Student Union Building) 10 Health Sciences Plaza (near Woodward Library/Instructional Resource Centre) 11 East Mall & University Boulevard (across from the Bookstore) 12 Main Mall & University Boulevard (near Biological Sciences) 13 Lower Mall & University Boulevard (across from St John’s College near Ponderosa Centre) 14 Main Mall & Stores Road (near Earth & Ocean Sciences and the Barn Coffee Shop) 15 Stores Road between Main Mall & West Mall (near Frank Forward) 16 West Mall & Agronomy Road (near Ritsumeikan) 17 Main Mall & Agronomy Road (near Land & Food Systems/MacMillan) 18 West Mall & University Boulevard (near Hut M21 & M22) 19 East Mall & Memorial Road (near Brock Hall) 20 Main Mall & Thunderbird Boulevard (near the Barn Community Centre, Hawthorn Place) 21 Main Mall & Eagles Drive (near Rhododendron Wood, Hawthorn Place) 22 Health Sciences Mall & Agronomy Road (near Life Sciences) 23 Between Land & Food Systems/MacMillan and Frank Forward (leads to stairs up to the Barn Café) 24 Barber Library 1st floor 25 Barber Library 2nd floor 26 Barber Library 3rd floor 27 Barber Library 4th floor
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Save the number: 604-822-5255 (direct line).
Available anywhere on campus. Savewalk operates 7pm to 2am nightly. Call them on their direct line or ask for Safewalk at one of the bluephones.
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3. UBC Campus Security Save the number: 604-822-2222.
Available 24/7 also look for those Campus Security Patrol cars in case of emergency. Campus Security also deals with lost and found as well as all these cool resources I never knew about: jumpstart, key watch, bike security, property engraving as well as putting invisible ink on your textbook. Check their website for more info. Campus Security also provides a free safety whistle, pick yours up at the Imagine Day Carnival or at their office, 2133 East Mall (next to Bookstore).
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4. UBC Shuttles (C20, C21)
Would you rather trudge through campus from Vanier to the bus loop in your heels? Or would you rather just take the C-20? That’s what I thought, and also the safer option. A very popular mode of transportation on Friday/Saturday nights, expect full buses! C-20 servicing Thunderbird, Totem, Ritz, Hawthorn, Marine + Vanier. C-21 servicing Fairview and Hamptons. Click on link for full route maps.
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5. Yellow Cab Save the number: (604) 681-1111
Eventually when you get brave enough to venture downtown. Do yourself a favour and add one more number into your cell. In case you can’t find your way to the N-17 (direct nightbus to UBC). Expect $30+ cab fares from downtown to ubc.
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6. Other Useful Phone Numbers
I hope you never have to call any of these numbers, but just in case:
Ambulance 604-872-5151
Biosafety 604-822-7596
Chemistry Safety 604-822-9280
Counselling Services 604-822-3811
Environmental Programs 604-822-9280
Family Practice Unit — UBC Site 604-827-4168
Fire Prevention 604-665-6069
Equity Office 604-822-6353
Health, Safety and Environment 604-822-2029
Occupational Hygiene 604-822-2643
Radiation Safety 604-822-7052
RCMP — University Detachment 604-224-1322
Student Health Service 604-822-7011
Trouble Calls — Plant Operations 604-822-2173
Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC) 604-827-5180
Vancouver Fire Department 604-665-6000
Vancouver Police Department 604-717-3321
Know of other safety/security resources? Please email me at angmel@interchange.ubc.ca
Current Location: Marine Drive UBC.
Status: Unpacked and officially moved in.
Back in the day, (first year) I remember gazing at Marine and being like, “one day I will live there.” Well turns out that day is today. Yay! But is Marine all it cracks up to be? This UBC student investigates the pros and cons to Marine life.
Take 1: The Location
Last year, most of us either lived in Totem or Vanier, so Marine is quite the middle ground. Can’t complain. But who cares about the location if you got an AMAZING view. (Lucky me, I’ve got a breathtaking view of Commons..) But no I’m talking to you, 17th floor balconies/18th floor penthouse people, million dollar view baby! (That’s right, I hate you Amy)
Take 2: The Roommates
This one is all your LUCK. UBC housing does its best, but more than likely you’re gonna end up not living with all your friends. (Case and point, ME) So keep your fingers crossed and hope for the best, thats pretty much all you can do. Or start your countdown for September 10th (first day to make a room transfer).
Take 3: The Living Arrangements (kitchen, bathroom -apartment style)
I’m lovin’ it! Goodbye White Spot and Vanier caf! Hello to setting off the (ultra-sensitive) smoke detectors and grocery shopping sprees! (Tip: first tuesday of the month=10% off at Safeway) I’m getting better; over the past few weeks, I’ve gone from instant noodles and hot dogs to pasta and salmon. Any easy recipe suggestions guys? The bathroom= more work than I’m used to. I MISS you cleaning lady.
Take 4: The Residence Life
Obviously incomparable to Vanier or Totem. Maybe it’s because its summer housing right now, but everyone’s saying upper year residences have less of a res life. So if you’re all about that, then stay in Vanier or Totem. Personally, I enjoy not being woken up every Sunday morning by Ultimate.
BTW, fun fact about Marine:
Did you know that people like to congregate outside building entrances at 3am? People also particularly like to have heart-to-hearts, spazz attacks and sometimes even makeout sess in front of buildings. Well GET A ROOM! Because mine happens to be too damn close to the main entrance. So yes, I (and about 10 other people with rooms on this side of the bldg) can hear EVERYTHING you are saying. Next time don’t be surprised if you get a bucket of water on the head. Especially you, lady with the hyena laugh. And guy with the baseball cap, I’m sure you’ll find a research position eventually.
