PERSONAL NEWS #229

Feb 1^st, I had a much needed appt with my acupuncturist for treatment.

Feb 2^nd, I visited my good friend Katherine up in CT.  We had a leisurely lunch at a Chinese restaurant, caught up on news / gossip and exchanged Xmas gifties.  Plus, I got to meet her new doggie, Chloe, who is an adorable Boston terrier.

Feb 3^rd, I had a private yoga session with Fabrice and Shiva.

Feb 6^th, I attended the monthly BFP board member meeting at The Commons.  14 of the 20 board members were in attendance, and it was a productive session.

Feb 7^th, I had a private yoga session with Fabrice and Shiva

Feb 8^th, I had a much needed chiropractor appt for treatment

Feb 9^th, I joined my friend Margaret in seeing the film “The Monuments Men”, which we both enjoyed, and when we came out of the cinema it was snowing  J

Feb 10^th, I had a private yoga session with Fabrice and Shiva

Feb 11^th, I attended the monthly BFP Fundraising and PF meeting at Ken’s home.

Feb 12^th, I had to work at a client site today, and afterwards do volunteer work at WCW office.

Feb 13^th, I worked from home yesterday due to the nasty weather and my lung condition.

Feb 14^th, I had an appt with my lung specialist, and now on new inhalers for my condition.

Feb 15^th, after Dana cleaned my apt, I headed into Manhattan for a much needed acupuncture appt, then back in my hood I had a private yoga class with Fabrice and Shiva.

Feb 16^th, after getting a much needed manicure, I headed into Manhattan for a friend’s birthday brunch [ie: 20 in attendance] at Sofrito.  I had a good time and caught up on news with friends and acquaintances.

Feb 17^th, at work I attended a Super Bowl volunteer appreciation event and got to meet Tiki Barber.  [Photo below of me with Tiki]  He signed a football and pro-photo for my father.  That evening I had a private yoga session with Fabrice and Shiva.

Feb 18^th, I participated in the monthly, and very productive, BFP Arts and Culture meeting/call.  Due to inclement weather, we again had to hold the committee meeting via call.

Feb 19^th, I met up with my friend Larry after work, so he can assist me with my taxes and then out to dinner.

Feb 20^th, I attended the monthly meetup with “NYC Friends of Tolkien”.

Feb 21^st, I had a private yoga session with Fabrice and Shiva.

Feb 22^nd, I attended the BFP board members 2^nd annual retreat at Martha and Gary’s home.  We covered many topics, goals and set agenda for certain important projects.

Feb 23^rd, I watched season four finale of “Downton Abbey” on Channel 13, and it was very good.  Wonderful visuals, costumes and there are some interesting changes in the story line et al.

Feb 24^th, I had a private yoga session with Fabrice and Shiva.

Feb 25^th, I attended the monthly BFP PEJ committee meeting in Park Slope.  Afterwards did a wee bit of shopping at Barnes & Noble before heading home.

Feb 28^th, I volunteered with BFP to assist with tabling at the “Hobo Grunt Cycle” show at Dixon Place in Manhattan.