PERSONAL NEWS #225

Oct 1^st, I did volunteer computer work at the WCW offices.

Oct 3^rd, I attended the monthly TGTSNBN meetup at Twins Pub on 9^th Avenue.

Oct 4^th, I attended my private yoga class with Fabrice.

Oct 5^th, I attended the autumn cosplay with other members of TGTSNBN up in northern Yonkers at Untermyer Park and Gardens.

Oct 6^th, I attended my private yoga class with Fabrice and Shiva played outside.

Oct 8^th, I attended the BP PF/Fundraising committee meeting and we are in the final stages of planning for an event on October 20^th.

Oct 10^th, I had an appt with Dr Tan for acupuncture treatment.

Oct 11^th, I attended my private yoga class with Fabrice

Oct 12^th, After Dana finished cleaning my apt; I did errands around the hood and then headed to Prospect Heights for a “photo walkabout”.  I captured images of autumn, doorways and flowers.  Afterwards I made some purchases at the Grand Army Plaza farmers market before meeting acquaintances of mine for dinner at FAROS in Park Slope.  We enjoyed a delicious dinner, interesting diverse conversation and received early b-day gifties.

Oct 14^th, I attended my private yoga class with Fabrice and gave a giftie to lil Shiva.

Oct 15^th, I attended the monthly BFP A&C committee meeting, which was very productive and interesting.

Oct 16^th, Stopped by theater to see Wendy and pick up my fancy robes for HP Halloween Ball.

Oct 17^th, I participated in the BFP Fundraiser/PF committee conference call regarding final prep for “Pathmakers to Peace” event on the 20^th.  After work I attended the monthly NYC Friends of Tolkien meetup.  Since today is my birthday, I received greetings, gifties and treated to dinner by friends and acquaintances at the meetup.  It was all very enjoyable.

Oct 20^th, I attended, as well as volunteered, at the “Pathmakers to Peace” event, which was hosted by BFP fundraising and peace fair committees.  The event was a success and 160+ attended the function at Brooklyn Historical Society.

Oct 21^st, I had an appt for acupuncture with Dr Tan before he goes to Tibet on vacation.  That evening I had my private yoga class with Fabrice and Shiva.

Oct 23^rd to 27^th, I was on vacation in Salem [MA].  Saw a lot of Salem this time around, plus hung out with friends/acquaintances, and attended the annual HP Halloween Ball and the HP walkabout.  Weather was chilly, windy, with some clouds and sunshine.  No rain and no hurricanes!  Over the course of several days I went on the Red Line trolley tour, ghost tour, Witch House, Phillips House tour, Peabody Essex museum, and the Yin Yu Tang house tour.  Lastly, I mostly dined at Kushco Depot and Life Alive for healthy, fresh vegetarian / vegan food.

Oct 28^th, I had my private yoga class with Fabrice and Shiva.

Oct 29^th, I attended the BP PF/Fundraising committee meeting, and it is a follow up to the “Pathmakers to Peace” event.