Dearest Readers, Welcome back! I hope you had a deliciously relaxing Christmas Break and you are now ready to fight against the symptoms of school including sleepless nights, long studying hours, and lots of coffee. With a New…
Sun, Sand and a New Perspective
Hola! After a week on vacation, I have a new perspective on life – one that is certainly tainted in judgement by beautiful sunsets, shimmering ocean waters, a fresh sea-breeze and generous, hot sun. But nonetheless it is a new,…
With Every End Comes a New Beginning
So another semester has come and gone. Since this is going to be my last post of 2008 for UpbeaT, before I say anything else, I'd just like to take a moment and thank all you faithful readers out there…
A Cup of Summation with a Dash of Fortuity
Welp, my last exam is in… 44 minutes. Not looking forward to it. For various, emotional and psychological reasons, I have not been myself this semester. Keyword: Apathy. Subtext: Delusions of grandeur. Playing the DVD backwards: Unadulterated sadness. But one…
The Coming of the End: How to [Messily?] Wrap up Loose Ends
Like most other U of T students, I have just finished the fall term for 2008 (and boy does it feel good). Unlike the majority of other students, however, the end of this term signifies for me the beginning of…
A DIY Gift Guide for the Poor and Weird
A random assortment of gift ideas, for you. I broke my body, brain, and so-called 'spirit' this week, so, it's a bit disjointed. I'm going to go cry now. Box of Hugs/Kisses/Positive Mantras Get an empty box... and fill it.…
CSSU Game Night III: English Intruder
I’m a “gamer”. What is with that word? “GaMeRrRrRrRrR”? It’s like a cracked-headed buzz word to me. Pop culture jargon. I wasn’t called a “GaMeR” when I was ten. (Note, I am using Myspace Upper/Lower Case variation to accentuate my…
Secret Services – Part III
And, a continuation from last post, which is a continuation from the post before… U of T has a lot of students who may not know their way around to the entertainment areas in the city. While I can’t tell…
Secret Services – Part II
As a continuation from last Post…. Well, exams are over (you wish!) and you’ve got a few nights to party before the Christmas Break rolls in. Here are some awesome restaurants to check out and end the school term…
So You Want To Feel Really Really Good?
Well, join the club! I'm not talking about the self-indulgent kind of "feeling good", none of the Godiva Chocoiste Dark Chocolate with Raspberry melt-in-your-mouth ecstasy, or the sleeping for 12 hours straight and waking up dazed kind of contentment. I'm…