Wishing one of my besties a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
May the day be celebrated in the most fabulous way possible, mon amie!!!!

Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy

Even though the show aired on October 29, 2020, I figure it's fitting to post now as the election is occuring tomorrow (although I'm not placing bets on when the winner will be revealed...). Due to the results from the last election, no one can be absolutely sure of who the next president is but MY vote would be for Mr. Joe Biden.

I am most relieved that I AM CANADIAN!!!

Included performances by:
Shawn Mendes: Wonder
Offset: Lick
Dan + Shay: When I pray for you
Black Eyed Peas & Maluma: Feel the beat
Alicia Keys & Brandi Carlile: Beautiful noice

Appearances by:
Coldplay
@Norah_Yarah_Rosa
Leonardo DiCaprio
Kelly Clarkson
Amy Schumer
Chris Rock
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Chris Martin
Lizzo
Cobie Smulders-moved from Canada 2004
Tan France - moved from the UK 2008
Natalie Portman

The Latinx Vote
- Jose Antonio Hernandez
- Maria Hino (author, hostNPR 'LatinoUSA')
- Hector Sanchez Flores 'Executicve Director, National Compadres Network'
- Jennifer Lopez
- Eva Longoria
- Ana Flores 'founder, We All Grow Latina'
- Wilmer Valderrama
- Salma Hayek Pinault

Happy Halloween!!!

I recognize that even though Halloween is tomorrow, I wanted to wish it earlier as today already feels like a celebration of Halloween! (Okay, not really but let's just go with a reason to celebrate!!!)

And THAT reason is because I had a TWO HOUR phone conversation with my bestie, S this arvo!!! Goodness, it's been wayyyyy too long since we last caught up...actually the last time was right after my birthday (ahaha, I'm totally laughing my arse off because I FINALLY know how to use the Starbucks gift card that you'd gifted me! Obvio more of a Timmies girl!) where we ALSO spoke for two hours...I suppose we make do with the long duration in between actual conversations...besides the constant random whatsapp convo spurts that we regularly take part in!

The best (and MOST IMPORTANT) update is regarding her father, yay!!! Such wonderful news that things are ALL good since his heart surgery two weeks ago!!!! ALWAYS sending ALL MY BEST LOVE to the fam!!!

Soooooo....the CELEBRATION has BEGUN!!! *woot woot*!!!!!

minor detail of weather relevance: I noticed on my walk this morning that it seems to be cold enough to break out the earmuffs again...oi!!!

Hi.

Disclaimer: The following is Chrissy Teigen's essay regarding 'Jack' and my heartfelt response to her:

I had no idea when I would be ready to write this. Part of me thought it would be early on, when I was still really feeling the pain of what happened. I thought I would sit in the corner of my bedroom with the lights dimmed, just rolling off my thoughts. I’d have a glass of red wine, cozy up with a blanket, and finally get the chance to address “what happened”.
Instead, I’m writing from the downstairs couch, still cozied up in a blanket but buzzing from a morning of friends and fried chicken. I’m reading off countless notes from my phone — thoughts that have randomly popped up in the weeks since. I didn’t really know how I would start this, no matter the room or state I was in, but it feels right to begin with a thank you. For weeks, our floors have been covered in flowers of kindness. Notes have flooded in and have each been read with our own teary eyes. Social media messages from strangers have consumed my days, most starting with, “you probably won’t read this, but…”. I can assure you, I did.
But I will tell you, some of the best letters started with, “You don’t have to respond to this, but…”. After we first lost Jack, I found myself incredibly worried that I wasn’t able to thank everyone for their extreme kindness. Many shared incredible personal experiences, some shared books and poems. I wanted to thank everyone, share our story with each individual person. But I knew I was in no state to. For me, the “no need to respond” note was such a true relief. I thank you for each and every one of those.
One of the standout moments from that morning (or evening? I have no idea) was me going through the halls of labor and delivery, and John saying “What, is there a fucking party going on here??” Here we were, just wheeled down to a new floor, me covered in a thin blanket to hide, knowing I was about to fully deliver what was supposed to be the 5th member of our beautiful family, a son, only to say goodbye moments later. People cheered and laughed right outside our door, understandably for a new life born and celebrated. You kind of wonder how anyone is thinking about anyone but you.
At this point I had already come to terms with what would happen: I would have an epidural and be induced to deliver our 20 week old, a boy that would have never survived in my belly (please excuse these simple terms). I was previously on bedrest for over a month, just trying to get the little dude to 28 weeks, a “safer” zone for the fetus. My doctors diagnosed me with partial placenta abruption. I had always had placenta problems. I had to deliver Miles a month early because his stomach wasn’t getting enough food from my placenta. But this was my first abruption. We monitored it very closely, hoping for things to heal and stop. In bed, I bled and bled, lightly but all day, changing my own diapers every couple of hours when the blood got uncomfortable to lay in. I actually became an adult diaper expert for my own personal entertainment, truly appreciating the brands that went out of their way to not make me feel like an actual shitting baby. Some were blush colored, with drawn delicate flowers. I got to the point where I was actually like, “hell yeah, throw me the pink ones!” — something I never thought I’d be excited for. But there we were.
I could have spent these days at the hospital, but not much of a difference would have been made. I was still seen by doctors at home, silently twisting their negative words into positives, thinking that everything might still turn out okay. Finally, I had a pretty bad night in bed, after a not-so-great ultrasound, where I was bleeding a bit more than even my abnormal amount. My bleeding was getting heavier and heavier. The fluid around Jack had become very low — he was barely able to float around. At some points, I swore it was so low I could lay on my back and feel his arms and legs from outside my belly.
After a couple nights at the hospital, my doctor told me exactly what I knew was coming — it was time to say goodbye. He just wouldn’t survive this, and if it went on any longer, I might not either. We had tried bags and bags of blood transfusions, every single one going right through me like we hadn’t done anything at all. Late one night, I was told it would be time to let go in the morning. I cried a little at first, then went into full blown convulsions of snot and tears, my breath not able to catch up with my own incredibly deep sadness. Even as I write this now, I can feel the pain all over again. Oxygen was placed over my nose and mouth, and that was the first picture you saw. Utter and complete sadness.
I had asked my mom and John to take pictures, no matter how uncomfortable it was. I explained to a very hesitant John that I needed them, and that I did NOT want to have to ever ask. That he just had to do it. He hated it. I could tell. It didn’t make sense to him at the time. But I knew I needed to know of this moment forever, the same way I needed to remember us kissing at the end of the aisle, the same way I needed to remember our tears of joy after Luna and Miles. And I absolutely knew I needed to share this story.
I cannot express how little I care that you hate the photos. How little I care that it’s something you wouldn’t have done. I lived it, I chose to do it, and more than anything, these photos aren’t for anyone but the people who have lived this or are curious enough to wonder what something like this is like. These photos are only for the people who need them. The thoughts of others do not matter to me.
After hours, I was able to relax, and decided I wanted to wait until I really, really knew it was over. I stupidly compared it to dogs I had “put down” in the past — how I never wanted to let go until we absolutely knew it was time, that they were suffering far too much. I texted this to my doctor and she said “absolutely.”.
Later that night, I went to the bathroom, looked down into the toilet (I had been doing this for months) and broke down again. The sheer amount of blood and clots showed me exactly what I had been waiting for. It was time.
I’m not sure I’ll ever forget the experience. I had always laughed about how much I loved epidurals…not so much this one. I laid there for hours, waiting to be told it was time to push. I obviously never had to dilate much, he was still a tiny little guy. I had been laying on my side, switching sides every hour or so, whenever the nurse told me to. I remember laying on my right side, looking opposite of John, when I was told to make my switch. I opened my legs and started to turn to face John and just like that, he was on his way out. The doctors yelled for a bit and…I don’t know what to say, even now. He was out. My mom, John and I each held him and said our own private goodbyes, mom sobbing through Thai prayer. I asked the nurses to show me his hands and feet and I kissed them over and over and over again. I have no idea when I stopped. It could have been 10 minutes or an hour.
I dunno how long he had been waiting to be delivered for. That will probably always haunt me. Just writing it makes my nose and eyes tingle with tears. All I know now is his ashes are in a small box, waiting to be put into the soil of a tree in our new home, the one we got with his room in mind.
People say an experience like this creates a hole in your heart. A hole was certainly made, but it was filled with the love of something I loved so much. It doesn’t feel empty, this space. It feels full.
Maybe *too* bursting full, actually. I find myself randomly crying, thinking about how happy I am to have two insanely wonderful little toddlers who fill this house with love. I smother them with love while they “Moooooooom!!!!!” me. I don’t care.
I also cry when I get mad at myself for being too happy. Sometimes I read things that make me gut laugh, or see an instagram post worthy of a like (yes, I’m gone but I’ve still been creeping!). And, I always forget I’m not pregnant anymore. I hold my belly when I walk around. I have a moment of freak out when the kids jump on my non-existent bump. The clarity after these moments always make me sad.
I feel bad our grief was so public because I made the joy so public. I was excited to share our news with the world. Stories leading up to this had been chronicled for all. It’s hard to look at them now. I was so positive it would be okay. I feel bad that I made you all feel bad. I always will.
But the moments of kindness have been nothing short of beautiful. I went to a store where the checkout lady quietly added flowers to my cart. Sometimes people will approach me with a note. The worst part is knowing there are so many women that won’t get these quiet moments of joy from strangers. I beg you to please share your stories and to please be kind to those pouring their hearts out. Be kind in general, as some won’t pour them out at all.
These strangers always tell me that life will move on, just differently. They tell me to not let anyone tell me this was “God’s plan”, or that we will “have another soon”. Thanks to you, I will block this out forever.
I worry that people feel uncomfortable sharing their joy with me. I’m currently surrounded by the pregnant bellies of many close friends, and I can swear to you, nothing makes me more happy. I know your joy and I love you.
I wrote this because I knew for me I needed to say something before I could move on from this and return back to life, so I truly thank you for allowing me to do so. Jack will always be loved, explained to our kids as existing in the wind and trees and the butterflies they see. Thank you so much to every single person who has had us in their thoughts or gone as far as to send us your love and stories. We are so incredibly lucky.
With so, so, so much love,
Chrissy

Hi Chrissy,
My condolences to you, John and the rest of your family for the loss of Jack. The optimist that I am, I was totally rooting for Jack (he’s a fighter!).
Even as you are still recovering from all of this, I want you to know that I went out of my way to read the note you had gone out of your way to write for anyone who has wants to know.
As gruesome as it may seem to you, I have always been interested in these things…I studied ‘biological anthropology’ in university (due to the fact that I had KNOWN I would never go into medicine) and just reading your heartfelt note am very thankful that you’ve invited me into your world (pain and all).
Unfortunately, I will NEVER be able to experience pregnancy due to cancer two years ago. THANK YOU for sharing, Chrissy. Because even though I cannot go through any of THE experiences (good or bad…as a side note-I agree…No, I don’t think you will ever forget the experience with Jack and you’re right…this isn’t a hole, it’s LOVE and FULL), it doesn’t mean that ever being a parent at all is off the table as the possibilities are endless in this world with so many unwanted children.
I DON’T HATE your photos as you exhibit the anthropologist similar to myself by feeling the need to document EVERYTHING.
As you say, ‘I cannot express how little I care that you hate the photos. How little I care that it’s something you wouldn’t have done. I lived it, I chose to do it, and more than anything, these photos aren’t for anyone but the people who have lived this or are curious enough to wonder what something like this is like. These photos are only for the people who need them. The thoughts of others do not matter to me’, I don’t hate the photos. I AM one of the curious who wonder what something that you’ve gone through is like. Please don’t hate me through judgment. Thank you, John and your family again for being open enough to let me imagine the experience of being a mother.
One last thing, of course you’ll move on but you’re not returning back to life….this IS life. Of COURSE you’re allowed to live life (as do I, and trust me when I tell you it’s not at all necessary for me to share more than a snippet of my own dramatic life…but that’s a novel for another time and date).
Sending the love back to you and the fam,

My dad used to always say ‘take the high road , there’s no traffic’...

- Billy Gardell & Folake Olowofoyeku from ‘Bob♥️Anishola’ on The Talk Sept 23, 2019

This is why I was never good at playing sports...Life's thrown me ANOTHER curveball.

And the main takeaway is that I should NEVER have let my guard down...AGAIN!!!
Ok, now it's time to pick myself up, dust off the dirt and get back in the game.

It's ALL about the stiff upper lip and taking the high road!

And the star of the Vice-Presidential Debate show would be...

It may have been a welcome distraction and ice-breaker to the
otherwise less dramatic debate last night.

Love the Lego comparison as well as the SNL jab, lol!

 

Finished outcome of the CIBC Run/Walk for the Cure with Fayewood yesterday!

Also sad to find out that French-Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada (famous for his jungle-infused designs) died from COVID-19 at age 81 this weekend...RIP 

remdesivir…

This pandemic has been taking a toll on everyone's social activities. And it's obvious with the rise in cases due to everyone becoming inherently loose on staying socially distant as this against people's social nature (including myself). 

In my attempt to maintain my own socializing while staying within the pandemic guidelines, I participated in a Zoom/WhatsApp catch up with my Ry U gals Wednesday evening.  The reason why we took advantage of living in the first-world society to use two apps at the same time was due to the fact that I'd recently purchased a new laptop. Even though I have the Zoom App, it was too late in the evening to get computer tech help (I was able to see the girls on the screen BUT unable to connect the sound...so we were conversing via WhatsApp, 😝).  It was a really nice rendezvous but the main downfall (for me) was the timing (as we'd originally aimed to start at 8pm but due to Ana's son being at the age of causing ruckus

instead of sleeping, we'd pushed it back an hour in hopes that he'd be out then...) but it was worth it (for one night, 😈)!  We've already planned our next online meeting in a month and a half!

Then yesterday I met up with Fayewood after work to add to our CIBC Walk/Run for the Cure distance mileage.  

 

 She brought along a mask (thanks for the gift, bella!!!) that her coworker had made in a fundraising project.  So I've now another face accessory especially for our walk on Sunday (wrap up day)! 

Thanks to Ling, I was sent these updates as to how my Aussie side of the family are doing at this time!

  

                   I must say Lachlan's                   Kara's the perfect               BeAUtiFUL cake the girl's

                   expression has been                        auntie!!!                            made!  I trust it was

                   genetically transferred                                                                   deLISH!!!!

                   over to Edward!!! 😆

Awww, such happy faces of my Aussie nieces and nephews (Krystal, Kara, Aaron, Tim & Edward)!!!

 💖 the bat outfit!!!

And here in the Tdot was part of my dinner...awesome lobster from Tasty's!!!

 

Disclaimer...The distance achieved is the overall amount that's been accumulated since the beginning of September (not just from today...😉)

Went out for an after work walk (working towards the CIBC Run/Walk for the Cure) with Fayewood around my neighbourhood park and stopped off for some bbtea (minus the bubbles) along the way!

Although caught 15 mins of Ayesha Curry's Instagram chat with Michelle Obama as I was waiting...😍

72nd Emmy Awards

Jimmy Kimmel hosted the show with D-Nice last night! 

 

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series - Catherine O'Hara, Schitt's Creek

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Eugene Levy, Schitt's Creek

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series - Daniel Levy, Schitt's Creek

Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series - Andrew Cividino, Daniel Levy, Schitt's Creek

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Daniel Levy, Schitt's Creek

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series - Annie Murphy, Schitt's Creek

Outstanding Comedy Series - Schitt's Creek

Outstanding Variety Talk Series - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movies - Regina King, Watchmen

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie - Mark Ruffalo, I Know This Much is True

Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or a Dramatic Special - Damon Lindelof, Cord Jefferson, Watchmen

Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or a Dramatic Special - Maria Schrader, Unorthodox

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie - Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Watchmen

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie - Uzo Aduba, Mrs. America

Outstanding Limited Series - Watchmen

Outstanding Competition Program - RuPaul's Drag Race

H.E.R. - In Memorium

Regis Philbin, Host

Naya Rivera, Actor

Adam Schlesinger, Songwriter

Carroll Spinney, Actor

Herb Granath, Executive

Dorothy D.C. Fontana, Writer

James Lipton, Host

Jim Lehrer, Broadcaster

Shirley Knight, Actor

Robert Conrad, Actor

Silvio Horta, Writer

Robert Forster, Actor

Thomas L. Miller, Producer

Lee Mendelson, Producer

Rick Ludwin, Executive

Fred Willard, Actor

Jas Waters, Writer

Brian Dennehy, Actor

Leonard Goldberg, Producer

David Bellisario, Producer

Rene Auberjonois, Actor

Rip Taylor, Actor

Mary Rose, Costume Designer

Ken Osmond, Actor

Hugh Downs, Broadcaster

Lynn Shelton, Director

Wilford Brimley, Actor

Jerry Stiller, Actor

Ian Holm, Actor

Kellye Nakahara, Actor

Gener Reynolds, Director

Buck Henry, Writer

Lyle Waggoner, Actor

Bill Macy, Actor

John Witherspoon, Actor

Phyllis George, Sportscaster

Nanci Ryder, Publicist

Diana Rigg, Actor

Gil Schwartz, Executive

Diahann Carroll, Actor

Sumner Redstone, Executive

Max Von Sydow, Actor

Fred Silverman, Executive

Carl Reiner, Actor

Ja'net Dubois, Actor

Kirk Douglas, Actor

Chadwick Boseman, Actor

Oprah presented Tyler Perry with the Governors Award

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series - Zendaya, Euphoria

             

Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series - Jesse Armstrong, Succession

Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series - Andrij Parekh

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Billy Crudup, The Morning Show

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Julia Garner, Ozark

Outstanding Drama Series - Succession

Randall Park and an alpaca gave an award! 😎

My favourite drop-in was The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel's (& Gilmore Girls!!!) Amy Sherman Pallandino  and Daniel Pallandino making an appearance!!!

Good times and remembering the LEGEND...”The Notorious R.B.G.”

          

Ridgemont High was officially back in session streaming Sept 17 on FB. Cast includes Jennifer Aniston, Dane Cook, Morgan Freeman, Henry Golding, Jimmy Kimmel, Shia LaBeouf, John Legend, Ray Liotta, Matthew McConaughey, Sean Penn, Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts.

  

   

Don't we ALL wish they get back together?!?!?! 😈

 

 

As Alison Holker worded so succinctly, 

RIP 87 year old Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

   

I'm including comments RBG's admirers (that I ALSO admire 😉) who word my thoughts and respects more eloquently:  

shondaland: "To make life a little better for people less fortunate than you.  That's what I think a meaningful life is.  One lives not just for oneself, but for one's community." Thank you, Ruth Bader Ginsburg.  We will keep fighting.

The justice dictated a statement to her granddaughter in the days before her death, NPR reported. Ginsburg said: “My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed.” - WORD and total respect. 

"With an incomparable and indelible legacy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg will forever be known as a woman of brilliance, a Justice of courage, and a human of deep conviction. She has been a true inspiration to me since I was a girl. Honour her, remember her, act for her." --Duchess Meghan

"For so many of us, Justice Ginsburg was a real-life superhero: a beacon of hope, a warrior for justice, a robed crusader who saved the day time and again. Playing her on 'SNL' was a profound joy because I could always feel the overwhelming love and gratitude that the audience had for her. It was one of the great honors of my life to meet Justice Ginsburg, to shake her hand, and to thank her for her lifetime of service to this country." -- Kate McKinnon, who played RBG on "Saturday Night Live"

"I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was a true champion of gender equality and was a strong woman for me and all the little girls of the world to look up to. Throughout my life, I've been fortunate to meet so many amazing people … but there's those select few where there's an instinct inside you that tells you to pay close attention. And I did. When I met her I was hanging on to her every word… I will always remember what she said to us the day we met her: 'Be the best you.' It was simple yet profound. Thank you RBG for fighting all these years. We will honor you by continuing to fight for equality, empathy and justice for all. 💔 #RIPRBG ✨❤️✨" --Jennifer Lopez

"Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg fought to the end, through her cancer, with unwavering faith in our democracy and its ideals. That's how we remember her. But she also left instructions for how she wanted her legacy to be honored. My statement [here]." --former President Barack Obama

"Rest in peace Ruth Bader Ginsburg - a true legend, an iconoclast, a glass ceiling breaker, and a feminist icon. She changed the world in so many incredible ways. Prayers, love and strength to her family during this dark time. I hope you have fun with Antonin Scalia in heaven... One of the most beautiful and interesting modern public friendships was that between Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her ideological opposite Antonin Scalia. They both loved opera, law and the U.S.A. I always loved their relationship. Let this part of their legacy be an example to us all" --Meghan McCain

"We have lost one of the most extraordinary Justices ever to serve on the Supreme Court. Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life and landmark opinions moved us closer to a more perfect union. And her powerful dissents reminded us that we walk away from our Constitution's promise at our peril." --former President Bill Clinton, who nominated RBG to the Supreme Court in 1993

"Justice Ginsburg paved the way for so many women, including me. There will never be another like her. Thank you RBG." --former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

"Laura and I join our fellow Americans in mourning the loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She dedicated many of her 87 remarkable years to the pursuit of justice and equality, and she inspired more than one generation of women and girls. Justice Ginsburg loved our country and the law. Laura and I are fortunate to have known this smart and humorous trailblazer, and we send our condolences to the Ginsburg family." --former President George W. Bush

"Rosalynn and I are saddened by the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A powerful legal mind and a staunch advocate for gender equality, she has been a beacon of justice during her long and remarkable career. I was proud to have appointed her to the U.S. Court of Appeals in 1980. We join countless Americans in mourning the loss of a truly great woman. We will keep her family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time." --former President Jimmy Carter

"NY's heart breaks with the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. During her extraordinary career, this Brooklyn native broke barriers & the letters RBG took on new meaning -- as battle cry & inspiration. Her legal mind & dedication to justice leave an indelible mark on America." --Andrew Cuomo

"Tonight, the flags are flying at half staff over the Capitol to honor the patriotism of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Every woman and girl, and therefore every family, in America has benefitted from her brilliance." --Nancy Pelosi

"The passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a tremendous loss to our country. She was an extraordinary champion of justice and equal rights, and will be remembered as one of the great justices in modern American history." --Bernie Sanders

"Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a titan of justice. Her jurisprudence expanded the rights of all Americans, shaping our lives for the better. And her example now shines within the history of our country, there to inspire generations." --Pete Buttigieg

"I am so, so saddened by the news that Ruth Bader Ginsburg has passed. Justice Ginsburg was a trailblazer and an extraordinary jurist who devoted her life to advancing the causes of equality and justice. We are in her debt. May her memory be a blessing to us all." --Cory Booker

"Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A model for fairness, rational thought, and progress. She will be missed more than we can yet imagine." --Seth MacFarlane

"This is devastating, an incalculable loss. We owe so much to RBG. Rest in Power Ruth Bader Ginsburg. #RIPRBG" --Megan Rapinoe

"nooooooooooooo #rbg onward in her name ... #RBGForever" --Rosie O'Donnell

"No matter where we go from here, this is a remarkably selfless statement to make on your deathbed: 'My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new President is installed.' RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg." --Kumail Nanjiani

"The way to honor her life and her legacy is to respect her dying wish, which was to ask that her seat not be filled until a new president is sworn in. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, for all you have given us all these decades, I stand ready to fight for your final request." --George Takei

"My friends, the great 'Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to serve on the US Supreme Court and its most determined advocate for gender equality, has died at the age of 87. She had endured multiple bouts of cancer before succumbing to the disease.' There are no words." --Bette Midler

"Rest In Peace And Power. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the demure firebrand who in her 80s became a legal, cultural, and feminist icon has died from complications from cancer. Just days before her death, as her strength waned, Ginsburg dictated this statement to her granddaughter Clara Spera: 'My most fervent wish is that i I will not be replaced until a new president is installed.'  Architect of the legal fight for women's rights in the 1970s, Ginsburg subsequently served 27 years on the nation's highest court, becoming its most prominent member. Her death will inevitably set in motion what promises to be a nasty and tumultuous political battle over who will succeed her, and it thrusts the Supreme Court vacancy into the spotlight of the presidential campaign." --Zoe Saldana

"#rbg #RuthBaderGinsburg Rest with the best! But we must fight as she fought till the bitter end no matter what we cannot and must not succumb to cynicism!!!" --John Leguizamo

"We lost a hero today. We must carry her memory and purpose. Justice for all." --Bill Nye

I joined Fayewood in signing up for the CIBC Run for the Cure that taking place on Sunday October 4th. Similar to the Mon Sheong Fun Run & Walk, participants fill in their own time and fundraise on their own.  I've included my fundraising information (https://support.cancer.ca/site/TR/RunfortheCure/RFTC_NW_odd_?px=13524152&pg=personal&fr_id=27307) and the extra steps I put in after meeting up with Faye for an outdoor socially distant evening walk this evening.

  

After returning home, I'm catching the TIFF Tribute Awards #TIFF20 with appearances by Ava DuVernay, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Shawn Mendes, Olivia Colman, Colin Farrell, Jodie Foster and Kate Winslet

Went to see Karen at Art Runway, Pacific Mall for a hair cut and bang trim yesterday!  

      

Afterwards in the evening, caught up with my Abbeyite girlfriend's for a zoom catch up! I love that we can all still make this work even though the group of us are split between two continents! Mind you, distance makes the heart super fond of each other.  😉

Because it was forecast to rain this morning, I took the opportunity to 'sleep-in' 👻...well, ok NOT REALLY but no matter...took this time to catch the movie,  Just Mercy with Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx, Brie Lawson amongst the main draws (besides the storyline) that drew me in...I was very glad to have caught it!

As the day cleared up in the early arvo, I decided to go for my walk around 1pm...which retrospectively wasn't the smartest idea as with the sun fully out, was sweltering out (something I normally bypass when I walk as the sun is coming up...so that the heat hasn't really hit yet, but details...).  HOWEVER, instead of heading to the park in this said sun-filled area, I headed down a sheltered laneway into a street with townhouses, which was a perfect walkway for me as the townhouses were tall enough to give me much needed shade! 

After going to visit Ames and Mr. Trudeau for sushi dinner (yaaasss!!!), am spending the rest of the evening watching some episodes of  Songland - with Luis Fonsi and H.E.R. as well as catching The Masked Singer - Special Season Four Sneak Peek as well as hopefully starting 'Why Women Kill' series (that began last week).

Wow, this week's gone by like a blur!!!

Last Friday, had a wonderful and much needed 2 hour WhatsApp convo with bestie, Shelley! The only downside was that the chat went by sooooooo fast....WHHHHHHHAAAT?!?!?!?!!!

The rest of the weekend was successfully occupied with television watching:

•  The Nick Cordero Memorial Tribute - 'Live Your Life' - Nick Cordero by Lenii
• The Blind Side with Sandra Bullock
• The Intern with Anne Hathaway and Robert DeNiro
• Biography the 9 Lives of Ozzy Osbourne
• A&E Biography: I want my MTV - where the special documentary charted the rise of the cultural phenomenom that define's my generation. What started as playful music video lineups (that in full disclosure, I watched while running on my treadmill!), evolved to reflect the North American youth culture (pointedly the American youth culture). It's craycray how MTV pushed the boundaries of art, sex, gender and race while cementing its celebrity image and at the forefront exploring new technologies!  Definitely a throwback with the revision of DJ's and MTV in general!!!

Name day drama

 

After having health drama arising beginning Sunday arvo that had been continuously on and off the following two days afterward, I made the executive decision to check into the emerg department to find out the cause as a present to myself...apparently I must be weary of sticky gallstones in the gallbladder...yay?

And this is the conclusion of my eventful day that caused me so much distress YET it's better to know...then NOT.

Update: received this in the mail two weeks later...the positive outlook is that this was my body’s way to make me feel like it’s only UP now!!!