PERSONAL NEWS #216

Jan 1^st, I had a “private” class with Fabrice at the yoga center.

Jan 3^rd, I joined other members [17] of “NYC Friends of Tolkien” at Druids for dinner and toasting The Professor on his 121^st birthday.

Jan 5^th, I joined other members of TGTSNBN at the annual skating party at Bryant Park.  Afterwards we all went for lunch at the Red Flame diner on West 44^th Street, which was very nice.  Then Debbie, Margaret and I went to see The Hobbit at the Regal.  It was their first time seeing the film and my fourth.

Jan 8^th & 9^th, I had to take sick days from work, as I was ill with a slight cold, plus lower back issues.  I had appts with my chiropractor and lung specialist.

Jan 11^th, I did volunteer work at the WCW office in the evening.

Jan 12^th, after Dana cleaned the apt; and I did a few errands around the hood, I went into midtown Manhattan to do some shopping with holiday gift cards.  Oh yeah!

Jan 13^th, I had a “private” class with Fabrice at the yoga center, and that afternoon an acupuncture appt with Dr Tan.  That evening I enjoyed episode two of Downton Abbey’s third season.

Jan 14^th to 16^th, I had to attend to Jury Duty at the courts in Brooklyn.  Total boredom fest!

Jan 15^th, I attended the monthly BFP A&C committee meeting and it was very productive.

Jan 16^th, I attended an enjoyable, productive monthly BFP PF committee meeting.

Jan 19^th & 20^th, I was sick all weekend with the stomach flu or rotavirus.  I spent the weekend sleeping, drinking lots of water/tea/soup, watching Doctor Who, and of course episode three of Downton Abbey.

Jan 21^st, I took a sick day from work, as I am still recovering from stomach flu and lower back troubles.  I went to see my chiropractor for treatment on the latter.

On Jan 25^th, I took half a personal day from work, so I could see Dr Tan and get much needed acupuncture treatment.  Felt much better afterwards  J   Later on I attended the Chase Madar event at WORD bookstore, which was hosted by BFP A&C committee.  The turnout was roughly 30 people, which was pretty good considering it was snowing outside.  The Garden [Greenpoint] donated refreshments for the event and overall it was a good success.

Jan 27^th, I had a “private” class with Fabrice at the yoga center.  That evening I watched a tear-jerker episode four of Downton Abbey.

Jan 29^th, I attended the BFP Fundraiser meeting and it was quite interesting, as well as informative.