Waterloo Wanderer

first year university student and full time pizza fanatic. waterloo and everything in between.

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Sometimes we end of living life in the fast lane, and we don’t ever have the time to stop and really appreciate everything around us. Especially when you work 9 to 5 or more and you’re rushing just to finish your cycle for the day so you wake up again and do it again for the next day. You’re constantly working to catch up to those who are better and trying to improve yourself, because finally after you’ll be where you want to be on this hamster wheel of life. You feel tired but if you stop, you won’t be able to start again.

But there are times that I spend with my family and looking at the joy they have spending it with their children and you see that e v e r y second counts. And I think it’s just amazing to see the genuine joy in their faces and how much it’s cherished. 

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Flight Tips

I recently took a long flight(s) that totalled 20 hours of travelling, and it was a long and tiring ride. But often, you need some things to get you through those times, and I personally found them to be a big help along the way. So if you happen to be reading this and plan on travelling, this may be of help!

1. Reusable water bottle.

You will get thirsty when travelling - and airplanes tend to only give those tiny cups of water, which don’t do much to quench thirst. As well, no liquids are allowed past security, so when waiting for your flight, you’ll either have to stay parched or pay for an overpriced drink (neither of which is desirable). Bring a bottle and get water from a water fountain, which are abundant in airports.

2. Gum/Mints

You will not get to brush your teeth and your mouth will taste like socks. Gum or mints always does the trick, and you won’t end up shocking your seatmates with some mysterious stinky breath.

3. Snacks

Unless you’re really lucky or have some eclectic taste buds, most airplane meals aren’t that tasty. Bring some crackers, chips or other snacks that suit your taste buds. You’ll be happy AND full.

4. Hand sanitizer

Water is pretty limited on planes, and you’ll end up feeling grubby after a few hours on a plane. Sanitizer or Hand wipes are a good alternative to constantly going to the bathroom to wash your hands.

5. Earbuds/Headphones

Because a plane, no matter where you’re sitting, is pretty loud.

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heading there soon!

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the best dessert ever

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taipei 101 - summer flashbacks

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how did you get featured as one of the student blogs for waterloo? i'm heading into first year next year and i think it would be really fun to blog about it :D

hi there! There’s an application for this position that comes out in either May or June of each year, and it’s a fairly short process. It’s definitely a fun thing to do - I definitely recommend applying.

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of may and flowers

May is almost here, give or take a few days. University/(College?) students are celebrating this precious freedom and beautiful weather we’re having recently. Mother’s Day is also coming up, and here’s a big thank you to all the moms out there! From birth to driving us around to sports/dance/music/art etc. to helping us out through the ups and downs of being kids >> teenagers >> new adults, all of us couldn’t do it without you guys. 

Thanks to <i> my mom <i> who puts up with me (which is definitely a handful at times) and encouraging me to try different things and not be afraid to fail. Also very grateful for all the times she visited with my dad to bring me food so I wouldn’t starve to death in residence and not minding my awol(ness) during exam season. 

Thank you.

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first year is done!

My first year is done, a whirlwind of exams, and late nights of studying and messy rooms and rapid packing. 

Best wishes to all of you and have a great summer! :D

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FLORA, CAN YOU SHARE YOU PIZZA WITH ME

SURE YOU BUY

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fluffy fluffballs

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Only a month left!

I think it tends to be very easy to let time slip by. We only have one month until exams hit and then (some of) us are home free...until next September and 2A haha. The whirlwind of midterms and summer jobs/co-op, choosing next year courses and generally figuring out what you want to do with your life can be exhausting. It’s hard being a student trying to figure out who you are and who you want to be, and whether or not you can achieve that. But enjoy the ride, enjoy the little things in between cram studying and praying for bell-curved marks and searching for that special someone (jokes, jokes), because your path to independence only comes once.

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EAST MEETS WEST