Gloomy February

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Gloomy February

I’m glad February is finally over. We had cold days and a lot of rains this month. I must admit that I get depressed so easily in Winter. My hearing loss is so severe I avoid making friends. So, I hardly spoke English. My intimate conversation is with myself – into my inner world – my needs, passions, hardships, and a unique view of the world. I’m so flattered when a man shows interest in me. However, I’m not a good companion to anybody. Having good communication is most important in a relationship. My impaired ability to communicate with other people – that is a deal breaker. Aging – that is another factor, decrease my self-esteem and confidence.

What did I do this month?

1. I have a few wonderful acquaintances and enjoyed nice dinners. Thanks to them.
2. This month entertainment was: Kodo @ UC Berkeley, Caleidoscope @ UC Berkeley, Lunar New Year, Hip-hop and Salsa @ Yoshi’s, Black History Month @ Presidio, SF Chamber Orchestra, SF Ballet “Kaleidoscope” triple bill.
3. Movies: Classic Movie at Orinda Theatre. “What Men Want” & “The UPSIDE” Senior discount $4.50 @ Maya Theatre.

Around the house:

1. I painted a small section of the living room wall.
2. Organizing & cleaning my Kitchen.
3. I squatted down and pulled at the weeds with all my might. All day, many hours. Ache all over my body.

Note: I’m looking for travel companions (travel by cruise ships, trains, cars) – Share expenses.
The time is now!

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2/02/19: Kodo: One Earth Tour: Evolution @ Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley
2/05/19: Dinner @ Casa Orinda
2/08/19: Caleidoscope @ Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley
2/10/19: Lunar New Year Celebration @Oakland Asian Cultural Center
2/11/19: Gambizi and Dos Four @ Yoshi’s Oakland
2/13/19: Dinner @ Black Angus Steakhouse
2/14/19: Classic Movie “Love in the Afternoon” @ Orinda Theatre
2/17/19: Presidio Chapel concert, “Where Freedom Rings”
2/20/19: “What Men Want” & “The UPSIDE” $4.50 Senior discount
2/22/19: SF Chamber Orchestra Concert: “A Night at the Opera”
2/23/19: SF Ballet ‘Kaleidoscope’ Triple-Bill Programs
2/24/19: Dog sitting for next 2 weeks
2/27/19: Cancelled/deleted my personal website from iPage hosting

 

Photo Gallery – February 2019 events of everyday life

 

2/02/19: Kodo: One Earth Tour: Evolution. Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley – They drum complex and powerful rhythms. It’s spectacular.

BART delay caused messed up the transfer. Pouring rain. Got to concert 30 min. late. Missed half of the performance. It doesn’t matter where I sit, just listening to Taiko Drums.

2/05/19: Snow-covered Mt. Diablo – A rare sight in the Bay Area

Last year – February. Summer-like in the first week. Feb. 27th, Snow on Mt. Diablo

2/05/2019: Casa Orinda Restaurant – has been serving the Finest Western and Italian food in the area for the past 89 years.

2/05/2019: Casa Orinda – I asked a good friend of mine to go out for dinner with me. To test my hearing ability. The background noise is unbearable.

2/05/2019: Casa Orinda – My hearing impairment. This is the reason I cannot have a date with men.

2/05/2019: Casa Orinda Restaurant. I had Capon Doré. Famouse for Fried Chicken& Steak

2/08/19: Caleidoscope. A nonstop performance by UCB students, faculty, and staff. Zellerbach Hall

This Hall is freezing cold, also concrete makes feel cold. The first public concert hall equipped with the Constellation Acoustic System was the concrete shell known as Zellerbach Hall

2/08/19: 25 to 30 short (two-to-four-minute) performances running back-to-back—without applause or interruptions—in a seamless, dramatically conceived performance on the Zellerbach Hall stage.

2/08/19: Solo singer at the side wall of the building. The stage can be any place

2/08/19: Unicycle

2/08/19: Piper marching into the center aisle to the main stage

2/08/19: Front Side of the stage. A nonstop performance, so the stage can be multiple locations within the Hall

2/08/19: UC Berkeley Wind Ensemble

Short performances running back-to-back—without applause or interruptions—in a seamless, dramatically conceived performance on the Zellerbach Hall stage.

2/09/19: It’s a rainy day. Rain every day. Doing things in/around the house. My next DIY project is to paint the interior of the house – a small section.

2/10/19: Lunar New Year Celebration – Oakland Asian Cultural Center

2/10/19: Lunar New Year Celebration – Oakland Asian Cultural Center

2/10/19: Oakland Asian Cultural Center

2/10/19: Oakland Asian Cultural Center

2/10/19: Oakland Asian Cultural Center

2/10/19: Spices 3.

2/10/19: Lake Merritt.

2/10/19: Oakland Museum of California

2/10/19: Oakland Museum of California

2/11/19: Gambizi and Dos Four @ Yoshi’s Oakland – A distinct blend of hip-hop, reggaeton, and salsa

2/11/19: Didn’t have a dinner reservation, so, we sat at the Sushi counter. Ate a lot with Sake on the Rock.

2/11/19: Amazing, he remembered us. We sat in front of him 4 years ago for HIROSHIMA performance

The Cuban National Basketball team. In 2001, bound for the Goodwill Games in Australia with a layover in Los Angeles, he chose to remain in the U.S.

2/11/19: Yoshi’s Oakland. Gambizi and Dos Four. Good rhythm, everybody standing, dancing, I did too.

2/11/19: Gambizi and Dos Four. A distinct blend of hip-hop, reggaeton & salsa. Paul is having a good time

2/13/19: Black Angus Steakhouse – An old acquaintance invited me. It has been 5 years. So nice! Thanks.

2/13/19: Black Angus – I had Tri-Tip 8oz, it was very good. Enjoyed delicious Mango Mojito

2/13/19: Black Angus – “I Can’t Believe I Ate The Whole Thing” I have been eating veggies, but continue to gain weight. Oh heck, enjoyed meat tonight.

2/14/19: Classic Movie “Love in the Afternoon” Orinda Theatre

2/14/19: Classic Movie “Love in the Afternoon” Orinda Theatre

2/14/19: Orinda Theatre – Movie Memorabilia

2/14/19: Orinda Theatre – Movie Memorabilia

2/14/19: Orinda Theatre – Movie Memorabilia

2/16/18: Prep for painting walls

2/16/18: Prep for painting walls – I’m stuck.

2/17/19: Presidio

2/17/19: Presidio – 4000 BCE “Ohlone Home” 1776-1846 “Spanish Mexican Military outpost”, 1846-1994 “US Army Post”, 1994- ” US National Park”

2/17/19: Presidio Chapel. The Interfaith Center

2/17/19: Presidio Chapel – The sanctuary walls are lined with plaques memorializing former Presidio army soldiers

2/17/19: Presidio Chapel – The Judge Advocate General’s Corps

2/17/19: Presidio – Black History Month.

2/17/19: Presidio – February is Black History Month

2/17/19: Presidio

2/17/19: Presidio – Always beautiful

2/17/19: Presidio

2/17/19: Embarcadero BART St. To upgrade the electrical power system

2/19/19: Painted in dark / light green

2/20/19: “What men want” This movie wasn’t funny to me. “The Upside” watched it a 2nd time. I loved it. I don’t understand why every film critics thumb down

2/21/19: Daiso Store (Japanese $1.50 and up) – Cheap ideas to organize my Kitchen

2/21/19: Pier 1 Imports – bought a simple abstract painting. 2/3 off

2/21/19: Krispy Kreme – Shopping is hard work, I needed a quick boost of energy

2/21/19: Whole Foods 365 + Urban Remedy + Next Level Burger – Organic All the Way. Unfortunately, not me.

2/21/19: Trending at Whole Foods Market is Mochi bar. I got 4 Mochis and 2 French Macarons. It’s expensive, at $2 a pop, 6 for $8 today

2/22/19: SF Chamber Orchestra Concert: “A Night at the Opera” at Herbst Theatre

2/22/19: SF Chamber Orchestra Concert: “A Night at the Opera” with 4 Opera sololists.

2/22/19: SF Chamber Orchestra Concert: “A Night at the Opera” Waiting for door to open.

2/22/19: SF Chamber Orchestra Concert: “A Night at the Opera” People line up all the way to end of the corridor

2/22/19: SF Chamber Orchestra Concert: “A Night at the Opera”

2/22/19: SF Chamber Orchestra Concert: “A Night at the Opera” Beautiful Herbst Thetre.

2/22/19: SF Chamber Orchestra Concert: “A Night at the Opera”

2/22/19: SF Chamber Orchestra Concert: “A Night at the Opera” I loved bass singer.

2/23/19: Onion regrow – after two weeks.

2/23/19: SF City Hall in Red & Gold celebrate Chinese New Year Parade

2/23/19: Arrived at the Opera house very early. Luckily, BART did run smoothly which I was riding.

2/23/19: SF Ballet ‘Kaleidoscope’ Triple-Bill Programs

2/23/19: (1) DIVERTIMENTO NO. 15 (2) APPASSIONATA (3) HURRY UP, WE’RE DREAMING – Norika Matsuyama danced in sneakers.

2/23/19: Davies Symphony Hall where strings of large red paper lanterns hung

2/23/19: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

2/23/19: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

2/24/19: Dog-sitting. Owner is RVing to Arizona for 2 weeks.

2/24/19: Dog-sitting. She is cutie pie. Enjoy walking.

2/25/19: High Calorie food

2/25/19: I made Japanese potato salad.

2/25/19: some healthy foods too

2/25/19: She found her comfy spot.

2/27/19: Cancelled My personal website from iPage. However, iPage gives me BS.

 

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