Category Archives: Cat Chat – Blog

On no doubt a beautiful day, sometime in April 1999 I was sitting on a couch in the Student Life Centre at the University of Waterloo, when I was handed a green invitation to “Last Call”; an end of an … Continue reading →

Since moving to Calgary in 2003, I have fallen in love with hiking. Living a mere 45 minutes from the mountains, it’s not uncommon on a sunny weekend morning, to wake up, check the weather and decide we need to … Continue reading →

One thing I really miss about not working is my daily connection to students.  Not only the connection to their positive energy but moreover the opportunities I had to interact with their academic pursuits.  Although I have never held an … Continue reading →

On a red piece of paper, tacked to my bulletin board is quote by John Wooden that reads “Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the … Continue reading →

At the start of each New Year I go through my annual ritual of buying a new journal and taking some time to create my New Year’s Resolutions.   As a University of Waterloo Recreation Grad, I know how to write … Continue reading →

With holiday shopping in full swing, it seems that the recession has become the new hot topic.   It is that time of year when people start to open their wallets however in “these tough economic times” it does seem that … Continue reading →

I have always found Hallowe’en an intriguing time of year.   We decorate our houses in images of death and terror vying for the most gruesome scene of the block.  Creatures that are synonymous with fear such as spiders, snakes and … Continue reading →