PERSONAL NEWS #272

Oct 1^st, in the afternoon I attended the “first Sunday” event at the SGI Center in Manhattan for two hours.  Chanting, news, music and other items.  It was spiritually uplifting.

Oct 3^rd, I worked until 8pm due to a busy day at the office, and boss’s meetings.

Oct 4^th, I had a dental appt after work for crown prep work.

Oct 5^th, after work, I had my private yoga class with Fabrice at the apt.

Oct 6^th, before heading to the office, I had a foot doctor appt regarding fungus.  Around 12pm I received an urgent call from Mom regarding Dad’s health situation.  Upsetting news, I talked with my boss, and he let me leave at 12:30pm to head upstate NY.  Stressful day and arrived at the hospital around 6:45pm to take the parents home. Called my friend Nancie, as I was suppose to visit DC / VA this weekend, and we cancelled for another time.

Oct 7^th to 9^th, visited with my parents in upstate NY to assist with errands and chores around the house.

Oct 10^th, I visited the SGI Center to participate in the Slow Gongyo session, which was very helpful and informative.

Oct 12^th, I jumped on the BFP Fundraising committee conference call in the evening.  The discussion was mainly on the upcoming Pathmakers to Peace event end of November.

Oct 14^th, I had my private yoga class with Fabrice at the apt.  Rest of the weekend I was dealing with a head cold.

Oct 16^th, after work, I had a physical therapy session with a new therapist for my ankle / foot.

Oct 20^th, after work, I celebrated my 59^th birthday, which was on the 17^th, with friends at the PeaceFood Café.  Despite being on meds for a slight head cold, I still had a great time and received some lovely gifts / cards.

Oct 21^st, after my cleaning lady took care of my apt, I did errands / chores before heading into the city to volunteer as an usher at the Manhattan Theater Club.  Got to see “Prince of Broadway”, and afterwards dined out with friends.

Oct 25^th, I had a dental appt after work for crown prep work.

Oct 26^th, I had an appt with my acupuncturist after work.  Help with the head cold and sinus infection.

Oct 27^th, I jumped on the BFP Fundraising committee conference call in the evening.  The discussion was mainly on the upcoming Pathmakers to Peace event end of November.

Oct 28^th, I joined other members of TGTSNBN for a fun HP cosplay out at Governors Island.  Weather was a warm, sunny day, though abit windy.

Oct 29^th, I had my private yoga class with Fabrice at the apt.

Oct 30^th, after work, I had a physical therapy session with a new therapist for my ankle/foot.

Oct 31^st, at work, most of my co-workers and I dressed in costume to celebrate Halloween.