Three years ago, the night before applications were due, I caught a friend of mine heading into the pool as I was leaving. Knowing that he was a great photographer, I asked him if he had submitted his application yet to be a part of the UBC REC Media Team. He sheepishly said “No… should …
Monthly Archive: March 2010
Mar
29
First chance at a second impression
It’s true. You don’t get a second shot at making a good first impression. You are either memorable or forgotten. Step 1) Accept that. Step 2) Breathe. Step 3) Remember that if you want it bad enough, you’ll get another shot. Imagine if you went into every first impression situation with the grounded confidence that …
Mar
26
Making it a privilege
Every Friday, the Old Dean would send “his kids” an e-mail. They were simple musings to some young professionals on staff that always made me think twice about how and why I was doing what I was doing. I’ll never forget his sign off of “time to tap the next keg” as it was a …
Mar
20
Shutting doors on yourself
If you’re like me, you like to analyze your path. You dream big, but plan methodically. You weigh out options to determine the best course of action and then complete the steps that will help accomplish your end goal. The problem with over-analyzing these “tough choices” is that some steps along our path rely on …
Mar
15
Reading Great Blogs in 5 Minutes
I love reading great blogs. It kick starts my morning, provides reading material at lunch, and is a great way to end off the day. However, reading the 123 blogs that I subscribe to could be quite time intensive. But it’s not. I use Google Reader (a type of RSS Reader) to help me skim …
Mar
14
“#19 – Never Give Up,” they cheered.
En route to the Canada vs. Sweden Sledge Hockey game, Liz King told me about the new pin she recently acquired. During the Paralympic Opening Ceremony she was seated behind a Team Canada sledge hockey player’s proud parents who made pins with their son’s number on them (#19). Being the newly addicted pin collector that …
Mar
10
Mr. Vanier 2010 – The Next Generation of Gentlemen
Four years ago, Jen Gill, the President of the Place Vanier Residents’ Association at the time, asked me to help her create a new event at UBC. She wanted something different, something people would talk about, and something people would be proud to participate in. Enter the Mr. Vanier contest. Ten gents competing for the …
Mar
10
“Blog Post With Great Video”
Sometimes you just have to tell it like it is: Pick of the post: Ke$ha – Your Love Is My Drug
Mar
09
Getting back to a sound mind
With a familiar routine coming back into my life, it’s time to focus on my health. When I saw this ad for Asics, it reminded me that along with a strong body comes a strong mind. Getting more than just an endorphin rush, by exercising you refresh your outlook on life and strengthen your commitment …
Mar
08
Shake the Dust
Dust only collects on unused objects, forgotten memorabilia, and stagnant ambition. It’s time to shake the dust. Pick of the post: Timbaland ft Justin Timberlake – Carry Out (official music video)