Henry's was the earliest message, Ames came in close second. Cat, it's been much too long but Starbuck's coffee dates will come back!!! Abbeyites group messaging love that's coming as far as Oz...only Abbeyites can send this message to me!!!
As well as Amazon and Starbucks toppings from bestie's Karen & Shelley!
However, it's the surprise that took the wind out of me (kind of literally) was spotting an almost divine message during my morning garage walk workout...
I've taken it into bringing to light as to the effects of celebrity status and the type of toll it takes on anyone's mental well-being (which seems to also have been gaining much more attention in the media recently).
It's hard to define this as a movie or documentary as it tells a story and as a viewer, I don't know how much to believe but it's definitely showcased a different perspective on how to view her situation. Not that I've had much of an opinion but I'm glad I'm not in her boat and hope it makes it to a destination in one piece. (fingers-crossed) *yikes*
At a major university, Ji-Yoon Kim's (Oh's character) the first woman of color to become chair tries to meet the dizzying demands and high expectations of a failing English department. Personally, Sandra embraces every character she's played so well (even in the thrilling Killing Eve) that it's always so much fun to see how she transforms into her role and take the ride with her!
Due to rain, concert stopped and Barry Mainlow's called in and played 'I made it through the rain'
On the phone convos with Carlos Santana, rapper French Montana, DJ Cassidy, Elvis Costello, Stephen Colbert in The Killer's tent with a Digeridoo - Bruce and Paul Simon drops in looking for Paul Simon to jam with The Killers.
Snapshot of an acoustic performance fromThe Killers (Brandon Flowers) singing 'Mr Brightside' with Gayle King (Co-host, 'CBS This Morning) with Don Lemon on the phone
On the phone with Patti Smith
Final word via Erica Hill (CNN National Correspondent) that the rest of the show is cancelled in the park. Oh well, we take what we can!
Chadwick Boseman's wife Simone sings
Danielle Michaud - Host, Sportsnet; Yannick Bisson - Murdoch Mysteries, CBC; Bryan Mudryk - Sportcaster, TSN; Carolyn Mackenzie - The Morning Show, Global;
Chapter Three - Science Saves Lives
Hosted by: Ken Jeong & Tran Ho - 'You complete me, Ho!'
Ken & Tran thanks Bradley Cooper who was there for them as he'd lost his own father, Charlie from lung cancer 10 years ago
Italia Ricci, Cecily Strong, Max Greenfield, Deon Cole
Survivor: Alison Sweeney
Chapter Four - Better Together
Hosted by: Sofia Vergara
Katie Couric - Legacy Circle with AACR - American Association for Cancer Research
Matthew McConaughey
Common raps, Stevie Wonder on harmonica
Awww....I was scrolling through msn and just saw a post (from this morning) that Maki Kaji, the creator of (my MOST favorite hobby and past-time) the numbers puzzle Sudoku, whose life's work was spreading the joy of puzzles, has died from bile duct cancer.
Known as the 'Godfather of Sudoku', Kaji had created the puzzle to be easy for children and others who didn't want to think too hard. The name 'Sudoku' is made up of the Japanese characters for 'number' and single,' where the numbers 1 through 9 are placed in rows, columns and blocks without repeating them.
After dropping out of Keio University in Tokyo, he founded Nikoli in 1983 and came up with Sudoku around the same time. Nikoli has provided original puzzles to more than 100 media companies, 10 of them foreign ones. He'd traveled to more than 30 countries spreading his enjoyment of puzzles. Sudoku championships have drawn over 200 million people in 100 countries over the years!
According to the article, it Sudoku only became a global hit in 2004 when a New Zealand fan pitched and had it published in The Times newspaper. Two years later, Japan rediscovered the puzzle as a 'gyakuyunyu' or 'reimport.'
A major Japanese newspaper Mainichi in its obituary credited Kaji for starting the puzzles sections at bookstores, as well as introducing the word ' Sudoku' into the Oxfor English dictionary. !!!
The extraordinary impact Kaji-san has had on my life cannot be adequately explained. It played a gigantic role in my recovery period, so much that I had even written a speech about Sudoku (Hobby - Sudoku - 'Going Out Of My Mind) in my 2018 toastmasters group (Mon Sheong Inspired Toastmasters)
Granted, we message one another regularly online but I think the last time we had a long phone convo was back in May for her birthday. So, I'd like a record to remember this day (conversation topics irrelevant, lol!)!!!
Aug 20, 2021 Update:
Had a 90 minute intense check in chat with bestie where I learned some potentially unforgiving news regarding her health that she's currently still in the midst of. Due to the unknown, everything (including covid-19 vaccine) is potentially dangerous...tbd...
MUCH love from afar...
Catching up on some
sweet memories
with Winnie!!!
Dins over at BarBurrito first...
Also caught Les Miserables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary which included Nick Jonas who portrayed the role of Marius!
This musical NEVER stops being popular, it has such a history in my life...I remember being introduced to this musical via Grace and Jules when Ames and I were all such young'uns...I mean we were literally babies.
We memorized ALL the words in Les Mis...so that to this day I always remember and sing along to all the songs!
BUT the four of us were so diligent in learning the lyrics to the roles we were committed to (Grace - Cosette; Ames - Eponine; Myself - Fantine; Jules - ALL the male roles ahahahaaaa!!! )
Now that it has finally begun, another spin occurred with the announcement of withdrawing from the games by Olympic champion and Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles to focus on her mental well-being.
Conidering she was given such a huge 'weight of the world' on her shoulders, it's not surprising that this has affected her mentally. It's literally a BURDEN.
While in the past this act would never have been a sane possibility, this courageous decision is now seen as 'revolutionary' as it showcases a very powerful and meaningful shift in the way mental health is being publically discussed in the public sphere. Where in the past this may have led to heavy criticism, in the light of the new world she's now receiving much support for sharing what's she's going through and I fully believe in what she's doing.
She's not the first and only one as the phenomenal tennis player Naomi Osaka had withdrawn from the French Open earlier in the year over similar misgivings over her mental health.
Where in the past these acts are seen negatively, I believe this is the better way as it's very important to address this for the betterment to any person's well-being.
It is very encouraging that she has the support from the USA Gymnastics:
Yesterday, hit up the Donut Hive after checking out appliances at Miele as Ames' condo is nearing completion!
Part of this morning's brekkie, YUM!!!
This arvo, Fayewood dropped by and we meandered over to Cafe Landwer where we ordered juices to go!
Then we enjoyed our beverages over at Willowdale Park.
Mainly due to the covid restrictions being lifted, the restaurants can hopefully bring in some much needed cash flow again!!! Yay!!!
Split a Hot House Quinoa and Chickpea Vegan Burger with mom and also chowed down on plentiful fries!!!
Attended in person 'All You Can Eat SUSHI Buffet (ordering off the menu)' was mind-blowingly phenomenal!
Also enjoyed a hot dog with my favorite condiment (mustard!) after a looooong needed haircut at the Vaughan Mills Mall strip mall barber shop (that I've now taken to going due to the unfortunate situation with Pacific Mall shutting down - previous hair care destination...).
Hair cut before AND after!!!
Watched the documentary 'After Floyd: The Year That Shook the World -- A Soul of a Nation Special', an ABC special that had aired May 26, 2021. Such a tragedy that still stands out due to such horrific circumstances that no one could imagine that could occur in a first world country. This is a reminder that there's still such a long way to go for changes in society STILL...
Receiving a ride home from work from my Father, he mentioned that he'd hired a cleaner for the two toilets in our apartment that had been a recommendation from one of the staff at our apartment. He'd also made a comment that this cleaner had brought her adult daughter with her to our apartment and how the daughter exhibited signs of some type of ABI (Acquired Brain Injury) however through small talk found out she was born with it. He also mentioned that he didn't think he'd use her services again as she took FOUR HOURS to clean them...so my expectation on the cleanliness was extremely high.
My point being that as soon as I returned home and checked out my facilities, have concluded that he should NEVER use this service ever again.
Why?
Sadly, other than the sink being cleaned...there's still so much dust on the bathroom appliance & I'd saw a bug running on the floor...
The main calamity was a soap and lotion dispenser present that had been gifted by my bestie over a year ago (since this pandemic started).
My utter devastation cannot even be described.
Outdoor Keg dining Saturday evening
I'm simply pointing out that as a recipient of mixing mRNA formulas, I'd like to believe that I've more of a shield against this unknown invader...c'est toute!
Also caught the Gossip Girl reboot this weekend! Unfortunately, I had jumped onto the original Gossip Girl bandwagon very late in the game of the original series between 2007 & 2012 through Shelley's influence, I hadn't realized just how much of the plot I'd missed while following the first episode of the reboot. Granted, I don't have the time to even try to binge watch even MORE shows so I'm resigned to know that I will follow this KNOWING that I'll be learning always of what I didn't know ...if this makes any sense...
Tony Winner for Best Musical - Jersey Boys
Cast of 'A Chorus Line', 'ain't too proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations', 'Chicago: The Musical', 'Diana: A New Musical', 'J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', 'jagged little pill', 'Jersey Boys', 'Mean Girls' & 'Rent'.
Performances by: Antonio Bandaras, Kelly Clarkson, Brett Eldredge, Patti Labelle' & Barbra Streisand
Appearances by: Annaleigh Ashford, Lance Bass, Kristen Bell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Sutton Foster, Peter Gallagher, Josh Groban, Jake Gyllenhaal, Sean Hayes, Ron Cephas Jones, Nathan Lane, Brittney Mack, Camryn Manheim, Alanis Morissette, Rob McClure, Leslie Odom Jr., Jerry O'Connell, Mary-Louise Parker, Billy Porter, John Stamos, Blair Underwood, Aaron Tveit, Susan Kelechi Watson & Vanessa Williams
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