May 17 - Week 19

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 Pix of week PSG wedding & graduation!



Here’s your Week 19 summary—complete and polished, reflecting the full arc of thoughtful work, grounded home life, and personal reflection:




Picture of the Week:

Dinner with friends celebrating a Babson graduation—gathered smiles, milestone joy, and warm conversation.


Overall:

Hectic week - Baltimore wedding, Philly, NYC and KVS! Glad to be home for next two weeks!


Takeaways from the Week:

  • 360 degree engagement at work that was positive including first Friday fun quiz .
  • Trees got pruned.
  • Dropped 2 lbs.
  • Finished James Root book.


NOTES:


Work:

  • Delivered advisor session on new study—energizing and well-received.
  • Filmed studio-quality video for Monday’s Nuveen release.
  • Took team out to Sinigual—shared appreciation.
  • Launched org-wide Friday quiz for Marketing & Comms—scaled from leadership tradition, met with enthusiasm.
  • Tammy introduced book thread—strong participation.
  • Culture Committee efforts noticed; Tammy and I seen as fresh energy.
  • Strategic clarity with Micky—shared wins, messaging, and vision.
  • Coached Paul, supported Tonya, and partnered with Esti on a study launch.
  • Met with UMBC dean to explore longevity certificate.



Home:

  • Tree techs cleared branches and removed 80-ft tree—backyard still lush. Annual pruning needed.
  • Mowed lawn—order restored.
  • Spoke with neighbor Ed (who’s unwell) and got driveway permission for tree removal—gracious and coordinated.
  • Consulted with Mini on plant transplants—deliberate, caring, and deeply detailed.



Health & Fitness:

  • Dropped 2 lbs—knee pain eased. Noted by Anne and Tonya.
  • Walked extensively in NYC—urban movement as exercise.
  • Looking forward to two travel-free weeks for rhythm and reset.



Music:

  • Missed class—brief pause.



Writing etc:

  • Wrote and completed a full review of The Archetype Effect by James Root—layered, insightful, and personally resonant.
  • Continued 50 Financial Titans journey in background.



Social:

  • Attended friend’s daughter’s wedding.
  • Celebrated Babson graduation with friends over dinner.
  • Early Mother’s Day dinner with Mini and Rahul at Arianna Afghan.
  • Dinner with friends in Baltimore.
  • Visited cousin B and Poorna.



Sports:

  • Tennis season open; no play this week.



Travel Plans:

  • NYC trip with delays, walking, and a train return.
  • No travel next two weeks—welcomed.



Entertainment:

  • Watched Sharpe Seasons 1 & 2. Switched to YouTube summaries for narrative efficiency and closure.



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