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SFU Alumni Association Board Nomination

Published by Brendon J. Wilson on April 22, 2008 in Personal. 1 Comment

Simon Fraser University LogoAs part of my continuing bid to try and help get things cooking in Vancouver, I’ve decided to run for a position on the Board of Directors for the Simon Fraser University Alumni Association. Thanks go to Aaron Cruikshank for suggesting this wonderful opportunity to give back to my alma mater, and nominating me for a board position.

This is, of course, the part where I do a little begging to help me get elected.

Election of the Board of Directors occurs during the Annual General Meeting, which will be held as part of SFU’s Open House on May 31st, 2008 at the Burnaby Mountain campus. The Open House last from 12:00pm to 4:30pm, giving you an excellent opportunity to catch up on what’s happening with your old school. So come out, enjoy the activities, and, of course, go to the AGM and vote for me. Thanks in advance!

Born To Be Mild

Published by Brendon J. Wilson on August 20, 2006 in Personal and Uncategorized. 1 Comment

For the past two and a half years, Ashley and I have been sharing a single car. In California. Yes, it’s been a bit of challenge in a state where public transit is non-functional, and walking puts you into one of four categories (courtesy of Hari Kunzru):

  • Poor
  • Foreign
  • Mentally imbalanced
  • Jogging

Yamaha Vino 125I’ve always been pretty lucky about my commutes - most of my jobs have been within 20 minutes by either foot or public transit - so actually needing to drive to work was a pretty big change. Between me wanting to leave for earlier and staying later, it was getting to be a real pain for Ashley and me to keep carpooling.

So I chose the most economical way to address my commuting need: a 2006 Yamaha Vino 125 scooter. I dub thee “Scooty Puff Senior“.

Now, I know what you’re thinking. Two-wheeled vehicles are notoriously dangerous, a fact my parents insisted on telling me over dinners in graphic terms that can only be informed by first-person experiences dealing with the occasional wishboned motorcyclist in the emergency room. I guess I’ll just have to drive really carefully. Promise.