PERSONAL NEWS #220

May 2^nd, I attended the open community meeting regarding “New/Old Faces of War and Crises at Home”.  Topics of discussion were … Can we effectively integrate our work on the continuing wars, militarized foreign and domestic policy, climate change, and the economic crisis here at home?  **Budget cuts? Sequester? Drones? Fracking? Pipelines? Occupied Territories? War in Afghanistan? Gun violence?  Can organizing around these multiple issues help us build a peace and justice movement?  This event was held at The Commons and hosted by BFP in place of the usual monthly board meeting.

On May 4^th, my friend Sheila came into Manhattan from NJ for a visit, and we hung out down in the Greenwich Village area.  Nice, sunny day though abit breezy.  After Sheila headed home, I went to visit Wendy at the theater for a “fitting” of latest ensemble.

On May 5^th, I had the weekly private yoga class with Fabrice, and then it was off to Manhattan for appt with Dr Tan.  Afterwards, I visited Wendy for fittings of latest ensemble.

On May 6^th, I visited Wendy at the costume shop for final fitting of the fancy robes I will be wearing during the fashion showcase at Misti-con.  After work I had a much needed appt with my chiropractor.

May 7^th, I picked up the fancy robes from Wendy at costume shop.  Robes are abit heavy, lots of moiré fabric and they drape, swirl real nice.

May 9^th thru 13^th, I attended my first ever Harry Potter convention in Laconia, NH.  It was called Misti-Con and it was a lot of fun.  I attended many workshops, chill with friends; participate in the Fashion Showcase, masquerade ball, Gala Opening Ceremony and so much more.  Upon returning home I was ill with sinus/lung infections from the crazy hours, not always eating healthy and weather conditions.

May 15^th, I stopped by to see Deanna after work and paid her back money I borrowed during Misti-Con weekend.  An ex-TGTSNBN member [Wendy] was visiting her.

May 17^th, I left work abit early, so I could see Dr Tan about my health issues.  No acupuncture treatment, but was given herbs and told to take them twice a day and come back for treatment on Monday.  He said not only do I have allergy issues, due to high pollen count, but also sinus / lung infection.

May 19^th, I had the weekly private yoga class with Fabrice and we took slowly due to my health concerns.

May 20^th, I had a follow up appt with Dr Tan after work for treatment and more herbs.

May 25^th to 28^th, visit with the parents in upstate NY for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

May 30^th, I attended the monthly BFP A&C committee meeting and it was very productive.  Plus, we welcomed two new people [ie: Judith and Susan] to the team.

May 31^st, I had an appt with Dr Tan, and afterwards my weekly private yoga class with Fabrice.