Hello and Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas, ladies!

I'm Rachel and I'm the new girl in the Alumnae. I enjoyed my time with the active group immensely, and served as VP of Organization, but now, I'm looking forward to enjoying a lifetime with the Alumnae. Some of you I know really well, and others I have yet to meet, but I can't wait to do so.

I'm 21, I'm still living in Prince George and I officially convocate with my B.Sc in Biochemistry in May, although I completed all my requirements in August. I live with a room-mate and two cats, in a traditional student-decor-chic apartment. For now, I'm working in town (I'm a server) and I'm saving up money for a giant Europe trip. I'm ridiculously excited about this trip. I'll be going with 3 of my friends, and will be driving around for 3 months in Europe. We leave June 1st. The entire focus of my life, at this point, is this trip. In September, I'll probably return to school, hopefully to become an R.N.

As for what I enjoy doing/who I am. Let's see. Mostly I work, and I rarely have energy to do anything once I get home, other than collapse in a heap on the couch and watch a movie, but when I am feeling particularly gung-ho, I love to run. Occasionally, I'll go kickboxing with some friends, or maybe go on a short day-hike. I enjoy gaming (the geeky kind of games), reading, various artistic endeavors (which look like my old Kindergarten art projects) and the usual assortment of half-forgotten hobbies that I pick up for a week and then forget about.

I'll post some pictures at a later date. Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday. Ciao!

Natalie Borys' Calgary Update!

Hello ladies!


I know that it's been a while since my last update, so here goes... I moved into my new house (again!) in July and have spent that last few months renovating it to look like it would have when it was built in 1910. That has been a challenge for me bacause I am used to ripping my houses apart and making everything new again. It's tougher making it look newly old!


Corey and I have recently welcomed a new addition to our growing family... Hanna the puppy! She is a rescue dog (as are our other two dogs) and is about 3 months old. She's a sheppard cross. SO CUTE!! Our terrier was diagnosed with terminal cancer a few months ago and we thought it would be great to introduce another puppy into our clan to keep everyone young and full of life! She's settling in nicely and has even learned how to use the dog door! Just so he and the other puppies don't get jealous, I am including photos of all three! Bailey is our Golden Retriever, Mischa is our terrier and Hanna is our new fur-baby!!


Corey has been really busy transitioning into another job, and as it turns out, we may be relocating to Los Angeles for a few years so that we won't be apart for most of the time as his new office is in LA. I should know by springtime, so I will keep you all posted.


No engagements, no weddings and no babies for me right now... so I'm a bit behind the rest of you.... but hopefully the new year will bring some new luck for me... (and some courage for Corey!) Unitl then have a happy holiday season and a great new year. See you all at the retreat in May! Come v isit in Calgary while I am still here!!



Miss you lots,
Natalie

Hi ladies,

Just like to take a moment to say welcome Nat. Glad to here things are going well for you and I look forward to seeing you at the alumnae events. Call anytime.

Sandra

About Me

Hi everyone,

This is my first blog post (I am not really a blogger hence why it has taken me so long to write one). As some may know or not know I am Natalie Dickenson and I am a new member to the Vancouver chapter, as I graduated from UNBC this past May 2007. I received a BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. For the past few months all I have been doing is working two jobs in North Vancouver. Come January, I will be starting my new program at BCIT. I will be taking the Medical Radiography Technology program to become a X-Ray tech. I am super excited for this program as I will finally have a career when I finish in 2.5 years. I am also excited because it seems like something I will truly enjoy. Not that I don't love my jobs; I mean who doesn't love dealing with bitchy customers during the holidays. I work for London Drugs in the Photo Finishing department and also at a place called Crystalview Pool & Spa where we sell hot tubs, patio furniture, BBQs and chemicals.

More about me: I am 22 years old and live with my parents (again) since I moved back to Van after my program and I am too broke to afford an apartment here. I have 3 cats (1 is actually mine), a dog, a bird and a horse. I have one older sister who is getting married come this August and I am the maid of honor. I am super excited for her and the wedding. I love snowboarding, swimming, essentially anything outdoorsy. When I was apart of the local chapter of the sorority I held the position of Treasurer and enjoyed the experience I got from the 4 years i was apart of it.

Other than that, I just want to say that I have so far enjoyed being an Alumnae and meeting all the girls.

3rd Annual Gamma X-mas Dinner

We had our 3rd Annual Gamma Chapter X-mas dinner this past Saturday and it was wonderful to see so many of our Vancouver Chapter members coming together for good food and great conversation with each other.

Shannon Jones was gracious enough to be our host this year… And she did a wonderful job of planning the event and making the main course. Everyone else then pitched in for a potluck style dinner as we do every year! Same as all other Sorority events we had more food than we knew what to do with and we all left very full.

Three of our new Alumnae members attended this year which made the event even more special. Natalie.D, Thomas and Cheryl.A all joined us. It was a perfect winter day because we actually had snow in Van. So it was wicked that so many people still came even with the winter weather that we are not use to here in the city.

We made this dinner a kid friendly event and got two teen age girls to be our babysitters during the appetizer and meal time so that the mom’s could have a while to just enjoy their dinner and visit without any distractions. But after dinner we brought the kids down so we could all play with them and just enjoy having them around. It was great, and the kids were so well behaved.

We wish all of you could have joined us… Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! All your Gamma Chapter Memebers.