PERSONAL NEWS #261

November 3^rd, I participated in the interesting and informative monthly BFP board meeting via conference call.

November 4^th, after work I did some volunteer assistance at the WCW office.

November 5^th, I attended an anti-war rally at Borough Hall.  Rally and marching with Raging Grannies, Veterans for Peace, World Can’t Wait and other dedicated activists.  Afterwards I took care of chores and errands before meeting up with my friend TJ to see the terrific film “Doctor Strange”.  Highly recommend seeing the film.

November 6^th, I had a private yoga class at my apt with Fabrice.  Afterwards, while doing chores, I watched the NYC marathon pass through my hood, and then go get a much needed manicure.  Rest of the day I worked on crocheting a baby blanket for a co-worker.

November 8^th, I got on line to vote around 8:30am and the whole waiting / voting process in my hood took about 45 minutes.  Lots of voting poll volunteers to move things along at a good pace.

November 9^th, I had another dental appt at NYU School of Dentistry after work, plus learned at work that the BSC unit I belong to will be disbanded at the end of December.  UGH!!  First time job hunting in about 17 years.  This is not amusing  L

November 10^th, I attended a fun baby shower for an office co-worker.  I had crocheted a white / blue baby blanket, which she loved.

November 11^th, after work I joined my friends Pete and Nadine for a delicious dinner at Candle West Café on the upper Westside of Manhattan.  Conversation centered on assorted topics, but mostly regarding the disastrous election.

November 12^th, I had a private yoga class at my apt with Fabrice.  Later on I joined friends and acquaintances at Carnegie Hall for the LUMOS charity event; hosted by JK Rowling and Eddie Redmayne.  We also got to view the wonderful new film “Fantastic Beasts”.  Afterwards about 15 of us went out to dinner at Applejack Diner on Broadway.

November 13^th, attended the first “Game of Thrones” reading day at Simple Studios.  Afterwards about five of us went out to dinner at SongKran [Thai].  Again the topic of conversation was mostly about the recent disastrous election.

November 14^th, had a foot doctor appt regarding the situation with toe fungus and ankle issues.

November 17^th, I took off as a Personal Day, so I could devote it to the annual BFP “Pathmakers to Peace” event at the Plymouth Church in Brooklyn Heights.  Assisted with the setup of the hall, made sure the catering and liquor was delivered, assist with sound setup and finally assisted with tending the open bar.  Great evening and the four speakers were wonderful, plus we had about 160+ guests.

November 18^th, I had a private yoga class at my apt with Fabrice in the evening.

November 19^th, after Dana cleaned my apt in the morning, I jumped into car service and headed to GCS.  Took the train up to the NY Botanical Gardens in the Bronx and met up with my friend Dennis.  Weather was a perfect autumn day and lovely sunshine.  We took the tram ride and got off near the conifers to leisurely stroll around to do some photography.  We also checked out the Maple trees and the rose garden before getting back on the tram.  We had some hot tea before strolling to the conservatory to view the wonderful, annual holiday train show.  From there we drove to Nyack, NY to have a delicious dinner at a Thai restaurant.  Dennis drove me to the train, which I took back to NYC.

November 20^th, I met up with friends in the afternoon to see the film “Doctor Strange”.  My second time in seeing the film and I still highly recommend it.  Afterwards I headed down to B&N in Union Square to purchase a book / DVDs with gift cards.  Then back to my neighborhood to get a much needed manicure and finally abit of grocery shopping at The Garden.

November 21^st, I had another dental appt at NYU School of Dentistry.  The prep work for the 8 temporary crowns to permanent crowns is close to completion.  Still have the partials to do.

November 22^nd, I had a physical therapy session for my left foot and ankle.  Plus, I got a call from a “would-be employer” about a job opening in downtown Manhattan.  Sweet!  The interview is for next week.

November 24^th, this is my 10^th year in volunteering on Thanksgiving Day with Project Find.  Helping them and home bound seniors is the best way to spend turkey day.  Giving back to the community … amen!

November 25^th to 27^th, I visited the parents in upstate NY for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

November 28^th, I had a private yoga class at my apt with Fabrice.

November 29^th, I had an appt with the World Trade Center clinic over at Bellevue Hospital about further results on blood tests.  I still have to give three sputum tests and then that is it.  From there the doctors can determine what meds I’ll need to help my lung / bronchial situation.

November 30^th, I had another dental appt at NYU School of Dentistry.  The prep work for the 8 temporary crowns to permanent crowns is close to completion.  Still have the partials to do and that’ll be done in January.