PERSONAL NEWS #303

May 2^nd … Took care of errands and chores.  Did a 30-minute power walk and chatted with a good friend via Skype.

May 3^rd … Did a 30-minute power walk and participated in a 45-minute Zoom video call with my SGI Buddhist group at 4pm.  It was an inspiring “intro meeting”.

May 4^th … Due to the pandemic regarding COVID-19, I worked from home on my personal laptop and brought all files, plus a memory stick, with me.  At 4pm I participated in a fifth Zoom video call regarding the ongoing planning for BFP “Peace & Climate Change” committee.  Afterwards, I did a 30-minute power walk.

May 6^th … At 3pm I participated in a 1-hour Zoom video call with Bideawee and volunteers.  Updates on what’s been happening.  At 6:30pm I participated in a 1-hour Zoom video call regarding BFP first digital town hall and the guest was Bill Hartung.

May 7^th … Worked at the office and it was quite productive.  I took car service to and from the office, which the company paid for.  Got home and took a 30-minute power walk before jumping on a 40-minute Zoom video call.  Our SGI Buddhist group had a discussion meeting.

May 8^th … Due to the pandemic regarding COVID-19, I worked from home on my personal laptop and brought all files, plus a memory stick, with me.

May 9^th & 10^th … Enjoyed several phone calls with friends, which brightened by days.  Did errands, chores and laundry.  Plus 30-minute power walks on both days.  Called Mom on Mother’s Day to wish her well.  Abit upset as I haven’t been able to visit her since mid-February due to COVID-19.

May 11^th to 13^th … Due to the pandemic regarding COVID-19, I worked from home on my personal laptop and brought all files, plus a memory stick, with me.  Shopped at Costco after work on Tuesday, May 12^th, and purchased some good buys.

May 14^th … Worked at the office and it was quite productive.  I took car service to and from the office, which the company paid for. After work I jumped on a 1-hour Zoom video call with BFP PEJ committee.

May 15^th … Due to the pandemic regarding COVID-19, I worked from home on my personal laptop and brought all files, plus a memory stick, with me.  During the evening, I enjoyed a delightful 1.5-hour phone call with a good friend in CA.

May 16^th … After several errands, grocery shopping and doing laundry, I enjoyed a Skype call with a good friend.

May 17^th … I enjoyed several Skype calls with my brother and several of my HP friends.

May 18^th … Due to the pandemic regarding COVID-19, I worked from home on my personal laptop and brought all files, plus a memory stick, with me.  Afterwards, I participated in the sixth Zoom video call regarding the ongoing planning for BFP “Peace & Climate Change” committee.  Afterwards, I did a 30-minute power walk.

May 19^th … Due to the pandemic regarding COVID-19, I worked from home on my personal laptop and brought all files, plus a memory stick, with me.  After work, I participated in a 50-minute Zoom video call with my SGI Buddhist group.  We had a discussion meeting regarding appreciation.  Afterwards, I did a 30-minute power walk.

May 21^st … Worked at the office and it was quite productive.  I took car service to and from the office, which the company paid for.  Arriving home, I did a 30-minute power walk.

May 22^nd … Due to the pandemic regarding COVID-19, I worked from home on my personal laptop and brought all files, plus a memory stick, with me.  Also, a call with a high school friend.

May 24^th … Took Uber car service to and from Central Park for a leisurely stroll from East 80^th Street up to East 100^th Street.  It was great to enjoy the lovely weather in the park, take photos, soak in the sunshine and still social distance while wearing a mask.

May 25^th … Our office was closed for Memorial Day and I participated in the seventh Zoom video call regarding the ongoing planning for BFP “Peace & Climate Change” committee.  Also finished watching season six of the Father Brown tv series on Britbox.

May 26^th … Due to the pandemic regarding COVID-19, I worked from home on my personal laptop and brought all files, plus a memory stick, with me.  I also listened in on a NYC non profit digital event at 2pm regarding fundraising / events.

May 28^th … Worked at the office and it was quite productive.  I took car service to and from the office, which the company paid for.  I also joined in with BFP second digital town hall Zoom session at 6:30pm.  This session was regarding the affects of COVID-19 on certain communities in the NYC area.

May 30^th … Took Uber car service to and from for a visit with a good friend at her midtown hotel.  We wore our masks and stayed 6 feet apart while we socialize.

May 31^st … I spent the afternoon in the northern part of my hood at Industrial Park.  Took some lunch and bottled water, plus my camera and book.  It was lovely getting away from the apt for several leisure hours.