I was out with a friend the other night having a drink and I got the dreaded “Asian glow.” I can’t help it -- no matter how little alcohol I consume, my face turns bright cherry red. My friend noticed…
Let’s Catch Some ZZZZzzzzzzz’s
How many times has this happened to you? You’re spending an evening enjoying time with friends, surfing the Internet, or catching up on missed work. You tell yourself that you’ll watch one more episode of your favorite show or that…
Minding Our Minds
My first year at UofT was rough. It was my first time away from home. I was truly independent and on my own. I remember thinking the freedom would be liberating. But it wasn’t. Not for me, anyways. Adjusting to…
mmmmMarch…Sounds tasty!
I. Love. Food. I love cheese; I just turned the corner on olives; I love bread. I love my friend Feeble because she makes the best food in the world, like onion jam!!! (What is that even, other than pure…
Gratitude is an attitude.
The following is not a complaint; it is a statement of fact. I ran around Queen’s Park the other night, for triathlon practice and I worked harder than usual. I worked so hard that I had to walk around post-sprint…
TRI. It’s the smart thing to do!
Ah reading week, what a glorious time for a lil R&R! For some of you it may be rest and relaxation, reading and reading or even rallying and retching – whatever your little hearts desire. For me it’s a bit…
Bear Balance
I have ‘bear-like’ tendencies. At least that’s the only way I’ve been able to make sense of my seasonally-affected body changes. I mean why else would my body go into hibernation each year, requiring more sleep each night and…
BIG SMILES
Guess what Upbeaters? I’m totally high…on life right now! I just had a birthday and thanks to Facebook and hand held cellular devices (and email and phone calls and snail mails)…my incredible community of friends and family made me feel…
Volleybutt de-atrophication?!
Okay, I'm going to share a story I know many of you can relate to. Tuesday was one of those days, one of those very, very long days that never seem to end. I spent 14 hours away from my…
Aliens sucking the creativity out of your soul?
Lack of spontaneity, productivity and creativity in the third week of the semester. That’s right folks, I'm practically a piece of old play-dough left on the table by some kid who has ‘peaced out’ for more fun during recess. Does…