Ry U refresh!

Caught up with Ana over a morning coffee catch up at % Arabica!!! It's definitely been some time since we'd first met at a PR class at Ryerson (now Toronto Metropolitan University) with Erin and Margaret! That class was taught by David Turnbull, who'd intrigued me over to my back in the day PR journey over at Seneca at York. Definitely fun and reminiscent!

Hump day halt necessary

- Spaghetti Factory dins date with coworker
- Tues lunch date at Piazza Manna with Fayewood for putting together smthg for Witkos' upcoming bd present we're planning to mail her in Guelph. Unfortunate snag in plan thanks to the postal strike....unable to mail yet, oy!
Hope to coast the rest of the week before this upcoming eventful weekend! *fingers-crossed*

From the 58th CMA Awards from Thursday, hosted by Peyton Manning, Luke Bryan and Lainey Wilson. Loved that the guys tried to be inclusive with Lainey via their 't-shirts'! ;p

Watched an HBO movie on Lin Manuel Miranda's father and what he stood up for, such an inspiring man who was such an inspiration in shaping his son into the most amazing creator of things, such as 'Hamilton'!

Just as Easily the Brain Remembers...

There's a new NBC medical show called 'Brilliant Minds' based on the real life work of neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks that's been written into following drama following an unorthodox physician named Dr. Oliver Wolf (played by Zachary Quinto who I was first know from 'Heroes') who's primary focus is solving patients' neurological and mental health issues.
As I'm always intrigued with medical shows (aka Grey's, Private Practice), episode Three: The Lost Biker really hit a cord with me with the relevance when said biker's MRI showed a tumor affecting the part of the brain where his memories are. Said tumor can be removed, however, due to the location he would not be able to form new memories (although current memories are safe). THIS is where the relevance hit home as the quote 'Memories are powerful windows to the past. They can fill us with joy, or overwhelm us with grief. A moment in time we want to keep to ourselves, other times, they're shared experiences. And when we struggle to remember them, it takes a village to fill in the gaps.' Where the episode shows the biker worked out a way to keep his memories alive: a video he recorded of himself (of himself) explaining what is going on. As well as a notebook with memories from the day - as well as his village of loved ones who help fill in gaps.
THIS is the most relatable portion as my own memories are within such tools as my planners, blog, fb, photos and via my own loved ones. So, I get it. This also helps me feel less isolated in my own memory saga.

Bday celebs! #JoeysDonMills

As it was Winnie's bday this past Monday, we were able to meet up today as I had worked an early shift (due to my seeing the fam doc for my flu shot). This was especially possible because I didn't need to rush to make the 6:30 dinner resos (as normal rush hour coming from downtown is INSANELY craycray).

Another fun part to the outting was that we could update another of our coworker pal about this as I had actually met up with James down at the Brookfield place Tim Hortons yesterday for a catch up. While we were conversing in person, Winnie had been confirming our dinner plans at the same time. It totally reminded me what a small world it is as I interruped my convo with James to confirm plans with Winnie...before even realizing that they KNOW each other! (This has been, what, approximately 5 years since we last worked at Plan Canada together!?!!??!)

After splitting baja tacos and sliders, we enjoyed a nice bday dessert along with a nice I had gifted her that she loved! Yay, bestie...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! #besties

Shits & giggles at black + blue!

#Black&Blue #abbeyites