My FOIA Request

 The status of my FOIA Request is 'On Hold - Need Info/Clarification'. I don't have details on the clarification needed. It could be that there are questions about the meetings held to discuss the work needed and make certain decisions before preparation of the requirements document. Maybe the meeting minutes/summaries can't be found. However, Outlook does store some information on meetings - meeting date, description, invitees. That information would be okay. 

I held meetings with other members of the requirements team. (There was also editing in Word using track changes). I missed the meeting with the Government Requirements Lead. I could have held meetings with Developers to have input into the information provided to users (how error produced, how to fix) so that there is no need for a Developer to assist the user directly.

It was clear the writing/explanations could make a difference. I saw that sort of thing at other jobs too.

My Book

 Short video on memories that made a difference for my book: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1C8idR75rM/

The poems in my book provide insight into my life in Linden, Guyana, South America before President's College. You will understand my life and choices better. Obtain your copy at: https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Up-Town-Linden-Fahmi/dp/1837948542.

Extra:

A short poem about the opportunities Watooka Day School led to: https://fahmeenaodetta.blogspot.com/2026/07/book.html

And information on my music exam performance: https://fahmeenaodetta.blogspot.com/2026/07/update.html 

Eye better

 An update...

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1PtGHDWMd6/

Icicles

 This #ThrowbackThursday I remember the custard icicles I enjoyed when I was in Linden. I saw the icicles offered for sale in a packet (about 10 in the packet) and wanted to try it. 

I know a whole lot about icicles. As a little girl, I saw icicles being made. I enjoyed different flavors. I watched customers (of my great aunt's) enjoy the icicles as well.

There is a special poem about icicle production in my book. Production process in the home. There is quite a lot of that in Guyana. I witnessed some of it.

RIP Aunt Magnel

To order a copy of my book: https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Up-Town-Linden-Fahmi/dp/1837948542

I ended up in Baltimore

 It was a whirlwind. One emergency room to the next. I ended up in Baltimore. Then one examination after the next until things improved. I appreciated that I could see eye specialists without much fuss/notice at Johns Hopkins Hospital. I made the decision to stay close to the world renowned Wilmer Eye Institute. It will be Baltimore for a while. I was dealing with issues anyway.

How I Feel Today

It was very interesting today. Not much I can say.

Sometimes you take it as it is and progress. It is not what I expected or wanted. It assisted me in all sort of ways. I thought about root issues and symptoms. If it feels good for some, then that's okay. Moving on. 

I continue on. I expect to "land" sometime soon.

Today

 Yesterday I was lying in bed nursing my sick eye. The old favorites I listened to made a difference. I realized again there is poetry in a lot of songs...Circle of Life (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwH9YvhPN7c), All of My Life (https://youtu.be/rL37v_TarAI?si=FkoiLH8p9QPKsYup), and so on. I highlight a church song that I like that is a poem:

Love Lifted Me

I was sinking deep in sin,
Far from the peaceful shore,
Very deeply stained within,
Sinking to rise no more;
But the Master of the sea
Heard my despairing cry,
From the waters lifted me–
Now safe am I.

Souls in danger, look above,
Jesus completely saves;
He will lift you by His love
Out of the angry waves.
He's the Master of the sea,
Billows His will obey;
He your Savior wants to be–
Be saved today. 

I like this song as Benny Hinn sang it in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPD1lpdAXFM.

I attended a Benny Hinn conference many years ago. I quite enjoyed it. I still remember the trip to the Baltimore Convention Center. My mother drove. I was not feeling well. It all worked out.