PERSONAL NEWS #258

August 1^st, I had an appt at NYU Dentistry for more work on cavities and crowns.

August 2^nd, I participated in the meeting / call for the monthly BFP Fundraising committee.  Discussion was mostly regarding prep work for the November “Pathmakers to Peace” event.

August 3^rd, I went to see the film “Captain Fantastic” starring Viggo Mortensen after work with friends of mine.  All three of us enjoyed the film and highly recommend it.  Afterwards we went out for a lite dinner at Nanoosh.

August 4^th, I had a physical therapy appt after work for treatment on my ankle.

August 5^th, I had a private yoga class at apt with Fabrice.

August 6^th, I had a much needed manicure and pedicure in my hood.

August 7^th, I hung out in Williamsburg with my friend Sam for dinner and photo adventures.

August 8^th, I had a foot doctor appt in the afternoon regarding my ankle and toe nail on left foot.  After work I had a private yoga class with Fabrice at the apt.

August 9^th, I had an appt in the morning at WTC clinic at Bellevue Hospital for a CTscan regarding my lungs situation caused by 9/11.

August 11^th, I volunteered to assist with computer work at the main WCW office.

August 12^th, I attended a birthday party at the apt of an acquaintance from the NYC Harry Potter group on the upper eastside of Manhattan.

August 13^th, I had a private yoga class in the morning with Fabrice at my apt.  Later on that day I joined friends at Citifields for a NY Mets ballgame against the San Diego Padres.  NY Mets won 3 to 2 in the 11^th inning.

August 15^th, I had a dental appt at NYU Dentistry, and was happily told I wouldn’t require a root canal.  Hooray!  My dentist checked over the temporary crowns and we discussed remained of treatment from September to November.

August 16^th, I had a physical therapy appt after work for treatment on my ankle.

August 18^th, I joined a friend [ie: Mary] after work for dinner and catching up on news / gossip.

August 19^th, I had a private yoga class at apt with Fabrice.

August 20^th, after my cleaning lady finished with my apt, I headed into Manhattan to do some shopping and work at the office.

August 21^st, I spent the afternoon in the Princeton, NJ area visiting my friend Dawn, plus her hubby Bill and their son Kai.

August 25^th, I had a physical therapy appt after work for treatment on my ankle and foot.

August 27^th, after chores, errands and a break at Starbucks, I got a much needed manicure.

August 28^th, I had an appt with Dr Tan for overdue acupuncture treatment.  In the evening I had a private yoga class with Fabrice at my apt.

August 29^th, After work I attended the Spectra Pipeline Interfaith Vigil outside Senator Schumers apt bldg on Prospect Park West. Regarding the dangerous and irresponsible construction of the Algonquin Incremental Market Expansion pipeline through Rockland, Putnam and Westchester counties. Dangerously close to Indian Point nuclear power plant.

August 30^th … Had appt at the WTC clinic for a follow-up with Dr Hay and go over medical test results.  I learned that my Iron levels are still not up to 100%. And my right lung is the one most damaged. They did take two vials of blood today for tests to do with Hemoglobin and possible allergies to molds.  Have to go back to do more tests regarding mucus in lungs.  To get my Iron levels up  I need to eat more broccoli, chickpeas, collard greens, edamame, green peas, kidney beans, lentils, oatmeal, peanut butter, pistachios, Spinach, whole almonds, walnuts and tofu.  After work I went out to dinner with my good friend Margaret K and we dined at Nanoosh.  Enjoyable evening and conversation.

 Visited Princeton University

with my friend Dawn

Sunday, August 21st

 At a Friend's 40th Birthday Party

Friday evening, August 12th

 NY Mets Game Against San Diego Padres

with Friends on

Saturday, August 13th

The Duchess’ Bucket List

·         Visit the Alhambra in southern Spain

·         Visit Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, Finland, Sweden and Italy

·         Take a ride in a hot air balloon

·         Visit the Grand Canyon and Yosemite

·         Take a ride in a helicopter

·         See the pyramids in Egypt

·         Ride in a gondola in Venice

·         Visit Niagara Falls on the Canadian side

·         Go on a cruise from Nova Scotia / Prince Edward Island down the coast to NYC

·         Perform a kind deed to a stranger every day

·         See the Northern Lights

·         Swim with dolphins

·         Walk along part of the Great Wall of China

·         Road trip across America to visit friends in Seattle and Los Angeles

·         Visit New Zealand [LOTR]

·         Visit Greece and Turkey

·         Float in the Dead Sea

·         Visit Machu Picchu

·         Hold a baby Koala

·         Visit the Louvre in Paris and see the Mona Lisa
·         Visit the Highlands of Scotland

 B&N Tribeca with TGTSNBN

Midnight Book Release Party

"Harry Potter & the Cursed Child"

July 30th

PERSONAL NEWS #257

July 1^st to 4^th … Visited the parents in upstate NY for the long holiday weekend.  Took care of chores, errands, salon appt, and breakfast out at Jean’s Place / Benson’s, picnic with friends.

July 5^th, I had an appt with WTC Clinic at Bellevue Hospital for a 5-hour session regarding 9/11.  Will find out if I qualify end of August for treatment and compensation.

July 6^th, I had a physical therapy session regarding my ankle after work.

July 7^th, I attended the monthly BFP board members meeting.

July 9^th, I started the Shaun T “Cize” exercise routine and it’s not easy.

July 10^th, I hung out with my friend Dennis for the day in Westchester County.  We were checking out the sites around charming towns of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow.

July 11^th, I had a private yoga class with Fabrice at my apt.

July 12^th, I attended the monthly BFP fundraising committee meeting at Ken’s apt.

July 13^th, I had a long, detailed dental appt with Dr Nazar at NYU Dentistry.

July 15^th, I had a private yoga class with Fabrice at my apt.

July 16^th, I did errands and chores while Dana [cleaning lady] worked on my apt.  Also started crocheting a baby blanket for a co-worker, knitting a scarf for me, and reading the new bio book on Alexander Hamilton I picked up at WORD bookstore.

July 17^th, I got a much needed manicure, and then a late lunch at The Jungle Café before a brief stroll around the hood before going home.  Later on I strolled over to the pier on East River to photograph the sunset.

July 18^th, I had a private yoga class with Fabrice at my apt.

July 19^th, I attended the productive monthly BFP Arts & Culture meeting at Charlotte’s place.

July 20^th, I had a detailed dental appt with Dr Nazar at NYU Dentistry.

July 23^rd, I joined my friends Gail and Rob for dinner at The Jungle Café.

July 25^th, I had a private yoga class with Fabrice at my apt.

July 27^th, I had a physical therapy session regarding my ankle after work.

July 29^th, I had a private yoga class with Fabrice at my apt.

July 30^th, I attended the midnight release party for the new Harry Potter book called the Cursed Child at B&N down in Tribeca.  It was a lot of fun and great chillin with friends and acquaintances from TGTSNBN.

July 31^st, I attended the monthly “NYC Friends of Tolkien” meetup held at Stone Creek bar and lounge in the afternoon.  There was about five of us and we talked about numerous SciFi, fantasy, art and even politics.