PERSONAL NEWS #288

Feb 2^nd, after taking care of errands and chores, I had a 1.5-hour massage therapy session with Eric at the apt. Then grocery shopping, laundry and pick up a framed print.

Feb 3^rd, I took care of more laundry before heading into Manhattan for dinner [Nanoosh] and movies with friends.  Delicious vegan dinner and then off to see the documentary “They Shall Not Grow Old” regarding WW1.  Brilliantly done with amazing commentary.  Highly recommend seeing it.

Feb 7^th, after work, I visited the Disney store in Times Square to pick up belated Christmas gifties for a friend of the family.  Then visited the MAC cosmetic store for some much-needed items.

Feb 8^th, after work, I had a 1.5-hour massage therapy session with Eric at the apt.

Feb 9^th, after my housekeeper took care of my apt, I tended to errands and chores.

Feb 10^th, after getting a much-needed manicure, I headed into Manhattan for a delicious dinner with a friend at Yuba.  A terrific little Japanese restaurant on East 9^th Street.  Afterwards, we went to see the film “Aquaman” at the cinema.

Feb 12^th, after work, I attended the new monthly BFP Arts & Culture Collective meeting.  Six of the seven members attended and it was a productive, interesting meeting.

Feb 14^th, I treated a friend of mine to a belated birthday lunch, and we caught up on news / gossip.

Feb 15^th to 17^th, I visited with Mom in upstate NY for a long weekend to help with errands, chores, groceries, banking, dining out and sorting through things in the house.

Feb 18^th, our office was closed for Presidents Day, and I took care of doctor appts.  In the evening, I had a 1.5-hour massage therapy session with Eric at the apt.

Feb 19^th, after work, I attended the monthly SGI discussion meeting in a member’s lovely duplex apt on Humboldt Street.  It felt good to reconnect with other Nichiren Buddhist followers and the chanting was uplifting.

Feb 20^th, at lunch, I had a follow-up eye doctor appt and all went well.  After work, I jumped on the monthly BFP Fundraising committee meeting/conference call.

Feb 21^st, at lunch, I had a follow-up foot doctor appt, and may need orthotics for my shoes.

Feb 22^nd, after work, I met up with a good friend of mine to see the wonderful Tolkien exhibit at The Morgan Library and Museum.

Feb 24^th, I had a much-needed acupuncturist appt in Chinatown to take care of my lungs and lower back.

Feb 25^th, after work, I had a much-needed 1.5-hour massage therapy session with Eric at the apt, as my lower back was bothering me.

Feb 26^th, after work, I did volunteer computer work at the WCW office.

Feb 27^th, after work, I had a much-needed chiropractor appt for my neck, back and lumbar region.

Feb 28^th, after work, I attended Leanna Renee Hieber’s book event at WORD bookstore in my hood.  Picked up two of her books; which is in the gothic Victorian fantasy genre.  Ran into some good friends at the book event and always a pleasure chatting with Leanna.  Afterwards, I had dinner at The Jungle Café with my friend TJ.