Laurel

 When I traveled to Dallas for work, I boarded flights from BWI. I lived in Laurel at the time. I quite enjoyed living in Laurel. A lot of things around made me feel like I was in one of the Maryland counties far away, but there were the usual conveniences of a Maryland city (lots of stores and shops, including convenience stores).

I liked having.McDonald's, Taco Bell and a supermarket (Giant's) close to my apartment. I ate at McDonald's regularly. Sometimes I ate at the Chinese buffet around the corner. The buffet was super convenient. I was happy I could quickly select Chinese food options for takeaway. I introduced my father to that buffet. He loved it. I don't remember whether sushi was available at that restaurant.

Update on professor search

 An old coworker told me she was contacted to provide a reference for me. I am still to hear from the organization. Maybe soon.

There are several new Professor openings. I will be applying for those positions soon. I noticed quite a few positions in Texas. I remember those days so long ago when I traveled to Texas for work. Some employees of the company moved to the area. I also remember my last trip there. I ended up continuing on to California. I didn't like what was happening (not related to the house or household). I left quietly. I remember I looked around for a pen and paper to leave a note saying I needed to leave (I planned to stay there for a while), but I couldn't find what I was looking for.

Planning

 Good morning from Lanham, MD. It is a new day and I have a lot planned. I need to set up a hair appointment. I did my hair in nearby New Carrollton in the recent past (see: https://fahmeenaodetta.blogspot.com/2023/09/dealt-with-issues.html). I may go back to that hairdresser. I remember a hairdresser near Largo was good to me. She is far away though. I really wish a certain church member was still living in Maryland.  She would have been preferable. I also need to call about a colonoscopy. I am busy with all sort of things.

International Friendship Day

 I learned from a post in Facebook that the UN designated July 30 International Friendship Day. The organization (Poetry Book Society) had a great idea for this year's Friendship Day: have team members identify poems that are friends to them. I decided to join in.

After some thought, I decided to report that the poem The Road Not Taken is a friend.

Note

 I stumbled upon an interesting video that encourages praying for financial blessings by explaining what to include in the prayer, and so on. I am not certain how I feel about this. I will review more thoroughly. Link to video: https://youtu.be/vh5zlpkupBU?si=7U4xFUy-r_pAgdED.

Should be a busy day

 I am up early. I just made myself a cup of tea. I hope it will be a very productive day.

Yesterday, I submitted a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). I requested a requirements document I assisted with when I worked at the Department of Labor (for contractor ASRC Inuteq).

News from Guyana

 The significant news stories from Guyana caught me by surprise. It was a lot of sad news. The latest is the death of Ian McDonald. He was a legend in Guyana. I remember that I enjoyed reading his column during one of my trips to Guyana - a piece on decision-making, I believe. I caught the piece when reading the Stabroek News online. It was good catching up on old things. RIP Ian McDonald.