TUE 16 JAN 2024-B to WED 31 JAN 2024
Tail end of MON 15 JAN 2024
I emptied out two small boxes of UG and graduate notebooks, and also organized my greeting cards, all this morning. Also had a nice chat with MVK as incentive for the decluttering.
TUE 16 JAN 2024-B
There were interesting discussions during the breakout Zoom room during the work Zoom meeting this morning.
I snagged a quick sandwich break during the few minutes segueing to TiMaPi's Office Hours Zoom meeting (which had started at the top of the lunch hour, and which I entered midway through the lunch hour). I spent a good portion of the meeting pre-sorting (without the Harry Potter hat) the 3 large plastic lawn bags of Winter coats, Winter boots, and Winter layers and accessories for donation to our new neighbors. I had spoken with CrLa last night re: our meeting to sort and pick up items. TiMaPi invited me to discuss my experiences decluttering with a friend (MVK) over the phone, which I had done last Thursday early afternoon and yesterday late morning. I said, "When (one) needs to make a (tough) decision about an item, you can talk it through with a friend, instead of just talking to the wall. (It's more effective.) 'Just get rid of it,' she'd reassure me."
I also did a Show and Tell moment with one of my pre-sorted bags, labelled and ready to go to sorting, as I explained how I weeded my hall closet, and decided to donate to refugees. My friend CrLa explained to me that it greatly helps the nonprofit organization to have sorted bags. I also brought up the book When You Wonder, You're Learning, held it up, and mentioned that when I started to read this book, I just opened it up to any (random) page. I landed on a section that mentioned MisteRogers stating how important feelings are, and how TiMaPi has been emphasizing the goal, "How do you want your home/this space to feel?"
...How very important feelings are!
I had a late lunch, and caught up on blogging.
WED 17 JAN 2024
THU 18 JAN 2024
Scheduled break in service by city utility. Worked a Floor Shift as a roving Spotlight in DITT, then a roving Spotlight in Mammals and Botany. Ran into Li and pointed out an item in an exhibit there.
Sat next to the as'ble contingent (RoEr, et al.) during dinner and the presentation. Chatted with Gina Wi as we headed to the Scaife Galleries to discuss an installation of casein, etc. Headed back downstairs to make cartoneras--recycled cardboard-covered books. Great fun, but will have to finish mine later.
FRI 19 JAN 2024
Lectored at the morning Mass for FRI of the 02nd week in Ordinary Time. Th Mass intention was for GPa. Fr Steven Palsa celebrated the Mass. Ken was the fearless organist. The liturgy included:
Entrance Hymn- I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Reading 1- 1 Samuel 24:3-21
Rx Psalm- 57:2, 3-4, 6 and 11
Alleluia- 2 Corinthians 5:19
Gospel Reading- Mark 3: 13-19
Prayers of the Faithful- Included Mass Intention for Dr MLV
Communion Organ Voluntary- Ama Namin- Francesco
Recessional Hymn- Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Received a message from the d's office that my appointment was cancelled, due to bad weather.
SAT 20 JAN 2024
Seven attendees to SCN's Zoom yoga class this morning. Hurried to go grocery shopping at Palenkeng de Malaking Aguila in Shadyside, and arrived just in time for Korean lunch with Tito LaPu at Tita TiPu chez M et P. We chatted, made lumpiang hubad/ lumpiang sariwa; (M did most of the cooking, Tita JP and I were sous chefs), and enjoyed it for dinner, as well. I also chatted across the continent with GrYo and JaCh. So much fun catching up with each other. G's dean administrative appointment is still fairly new. Tito La at Tita Ti stayed and we all chatted until after 2130, when it was time for Pinoy farewells!
SUN 21 JAN 2024
Attended televised Mass with M; D attended in person. After pancit hipon for lunch, I attended a workshop and declutter session led by TiMaPi. Had a few quick-answer questions during the declutter session. At 17.00 I attended my building's Winter Party. I enjoyed chatting with various neighbors.
Returned to D and M's place, and set up a Google Meet meeting. All my siblings attended.
MON 22 JAN 2024
Made medical phone calls. Had a visit with a friend at her work. Zoom call to UCAA with TraTel. Great call. Dental care: BFRinse!
TUE 23 JAN 2024
Paid bills. Went to a class where we discussed Ra's upcoming trip to Eastern Europe. Renewed Registration.
WED 24 JAN 2024
Went grocery shopping with M in the Strip District (at the Pan-Asian mart, the fishmonger's, and at an outlet grocery store. Checked out the Chinese grocery store for specific vegetables (no dice), and proceeded to Palenkeng de Malaking Aguila in Shadyside for a few produce and egg items.
THU 25 JAN 2024
Worked in the mid-to-late afternoon. Worked in DITT (where BlaMyn gave me a primary radio training), and in Hillman Gems and Minerals. Met some great people from various places. No choir tonight, as for last Thursday. Nilaga, pusit, at pancit dishes for dinner. A la carte a grace de M!
FRI 26 JAN 2024
Accompanied M to a specialist's appointment in the South Hills. We went grocery shopping in the Southside. Transferred 3 lawn bags of winter wear for donations for tomorrow. Early in the evening spent a couple of hours at Assemble. RoEr helped me greatly with book arts. Made one sewn book and prepared a second for sewing. Redux of my 6x6's to reflect this year's theme of the Future.
SAT 27 JAN 2024
Choir rehearsal. Brunch with the bunch. BG regaled us with Tales of the UK conference. CrLa stopped by after brunch to help us to sort and group donated winter wear.
Free pizza for dinner, thanks to a rewards program!
SUN 28 JAN 2024
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