4th Annual Women's March

Freedom Plaza

Wash DC

 Assorted Views

of

Wash DC

PERSONAL NEWS #299

Jan 1^st, after taking care of many chores and projects, I had a 1-hour massage therapy session with Eric at the apt.

Jan 3^rd, after work, I attended the NYC Tolkien meetup to celebrate the Professors birthday at RailLine diner.

Jan 4^th, I attended the SGI Buddhist planning meeting / chanting in my hood.  After taking care of assorted errands and chores, I did some shopping at Costco in LIC.

Jan 5^th, I attended an enjoyable dinner gathering at a friend’s home on the upper Westside of Manhattan.  Good food, diverse conversations and we played the board game CLUE.

Jan 7^th, after work, I attended the SGI Buddhist study meeting / chanting in my hood.

Jan 8^th, after work, I got a manicure from a new nail salon.

Jan 9^th, after work, I attended a fascinating Transcendental Meditation intro talk in midtown Manhattan.

Jan 11^th, after taking care of chores and errands, I had a 1-hour massage therapy session with Eric at the apt.

Jan 12^th, after taking down my holiday decorations, plus doing laundry, I joined a friend in Manhattan to see the film “The Rise of Skywalker”.  I really enjoyed the film.  Afterwards, we had dinner at China Xiang on West 42^nd Street.

Jan 13^th, after work, I attended the first meeting for the BFP Planning Committee.  It was at a member’s home and was very productive.

Jan 14^th, after work, I attended the monthly BFP Fundraising committee meeting at a member’s apt and it was productive, and we met the new Project Coordinator.

Jan 17^th to 20^th, despite dealing with Sinus issues, I still had a good time visiting Wash DC for the long MLK weekend.  Stayed again at the wonderful Capitol Hill hotel and had a very nice suite.  Weather was cold and brisk with light freezing rain on Saturday during the awesome “Women’s March”.  [Rest of the time it was sunny and cold.]  In addition, I visited with a good friend out at the Tysons Corner mall for a tasty late lunch and then shopping.  On Sunday, I visited three Smithsonian museums and took their informative tours.  In addition, also visited some special exhibits and the gift shops.  On Monday, I visited Ford’s Theatre, and took the 2-hour tour, which was fascinating.  I headed back to NYC around 3pm on the Acela.  I was not impressed with the Megabus I took on Friday.  The ride took 5 hours and had cramped seating.

Jan 21^st, I went to the City MD Urgent Care down the street from my office.  Definitely dealing with Sinus issues and the doctor prescribed meds.  The visit to urgent care was quick and efficient.  After work, I had a 1-hour massage therapy session with Eric at the apt.

Jan 22^nd, after work, I joined two friends at a nice Middle Eastern restaurant on West 13^th Street for good food and diverse conversation.

Jan 23^rd, after work, I checked out another nail salon in my hood, and got a proper “special” manicure.

Jan 24^th, after work, I attended the monthly SGI Buddhist Kent district discussion meeting.

Jan 25^th, after taking care of errands, chores and laundry, I got a much-needed pedicure.

Jan 26^th, after taking care of assorted errands and chores, I did some shopping at Costco in LIC.

Jan 28^th, I had lunch with a friend, and after work, I had a 1-hour massage therapy session with Eric at the apt.

Daily Quote … “If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded.” – Maya Angelou

Daily Quote Pt2 … "When feelings rise up, acknowledge them. Decide how you want to be. Surf, float, flow, make the feelings work for you seamlessly. Enjoy the ride." -- Dr. Jo Anne White

Many topics have greatly fascinated me over the decades.  [Knowledge and learning is a never-ending process.]  To name a few topics … WW1, Napoleonic Wars, Regency England, Crusades and European history / royalty.  In addition, the occasional “spiritual or religious” topic in books have intrigued me.  I am currently in the middle of reading three different books.  On a side note, I am quite content within my SGI Buddhist faith. I have no wish nor desire in swinging back to the Catholic faith.  I am a peace loving individual and just stating a humble fact.

1] The Buddha in Daily Life by Richard Causton

2] The Templar Treasure at Gisors by Jean Markale

3] The Essential Gnostic Gospels by Alan Jacobs

Daily Quote: “People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe.” – Simon Sinek [Start with Why]

Daily Quote Pt2: “So women, 18 to 118, when it is time to vote, please do so in your own self-interest.  It’s what men have been doing for years.” – Michelle Williams

 Enjoying the Holidays

2019

PERSONAL NEWS #298

Dec 3^rd, after work, I did volunteer computer work at WCW office in midtown Manhattan.

Dec 4^th, after work, I jumped on a monthly conference call for BFP Fundraising committee.

Dec 5^th, after work, I had a much-needed 1-hour massage therapy session with Eric at the apt.

Dec 6^th, the annual office holiday gathering / event was held at Dave & Busters in Times Square this afternoon.  Afterwards, I stopped by my old office at 5 Times Square to chat with ex co-workers.

Dec 7^th, after taking care of assorted errands and chores, I headed into Manhattan to meet up with a friend.  We went to see the entertaining film “Knives Out” and then dinner afterwards at Ollie’s on 42^nd Street.  I also finished decorating my apt for the holidays.

Dec 8^th, after taking care of assorted chores, I did my monthly shopping at Costco in LIC.

Dec 10^th, after work, I did volunteer computer work at WCW office in midtown Manhattan.

Dec 11^th, after work, I participated in an informative and productive BFP board meeting.

Dec 12^th, after work, I assisted BFP fundraising committee with phone banking of members for donations.

Dec 14^th, after taking care of errands, I headed into Manhattan for a NYC holiday adventure and shopping.  GCS holiday market, MTA mini train show, NY public library and Bryant Park holiday market.  Watched my favorite Scrooge movie [DVD] with the excellent Alastair Sim in title role, plus “Sound of Music” on the telly.

Dec 15^th, I had a much-needed manicure and pedicure, plus a 1-hour massage therapy session with Eric at the apt.

Dec 17^th, after work, I assisted BFP fundraising committee with phone banking of members for donations.

Dec 18^th, after work, I assisted BFP fundraising committee with phone banking of members for donations.   Then attended the productive monthly BFP PEJ committee meeting at members apt.

Dec 20^th, after work, I had dinner at Westway diner with my friend Wendy.  Celebrating the holidays and the beginning of my vacation week.

Dec 21^st, I did my “mentor / volunteer” training at Bideawee for dogs and pups.  Even got to take one of dogs [Bud] for a quick walk and gave him some treats.

Dec 22^nd, I did my “mentor / volunteer” training at Bideawee for cats and kittens.

Dec 23^rd to 26^th, I visited with Mom in upstate NY for the Christmas holiday.  We visited my brother and sister-in-law on Xmas Day.  Weather held up nicely while we did many errands, chores, groceries, donated items to CLR, dined out at Bensons, etc.

Dec 27^th, got a much-needed manicure at a new salon in my hood.

Dec 28^th, I took care of many errands, chores, laundry, groceries and cleaning apt.

Dec 29^th, I hosted a dinner gathering at my humble apt, and invited several close friends.  Everyone had a good time, enjoyed tasty food, and diverse conversation.