2024 September Newsletter
Candalada
Vegandale
Vegandale, NY took place in Queens. It was my first time attending. The lines were very long and the prices were high. I was able to try something from H.A.A.M. (Health as a Mother) a vegan restaurant I heard about it on Instagram. I also discovered Doughnut Plant.
The doughnuts are made of sourdough. I had the apple cinnamon doughnut at Vegandale and on my way out of N.Y. I stopped at the storefront for a strawberry doughnut. They are 5 dollars each.
Plantain Boat
Some influencers are comparing the festival to the FYRE festival. The cons of Vegandale were the long lines and the far $30 parking but that is a bit harsh. The headliner showed up unlike FYRE festival. Gorilla performed for 20 minutes closing out the event after a serial line up of opening act. I can not speak to the VIP experience because I did not purchase those tickets. I was able to scream “It’s 7PM Friday, It’s 95 degrees” and that made my summer complete.
Overall, I had some fun but I would not do it again. If somehow I was lured into going with a friend I have new expectations. I would go to people watch and try one new thing. I really hoped to eat much more than I did.
Self-CARE SEPTEMBER
I completed self-care September , which I developed in 2019. I took the time to attend as many appointments as possible for my physical and mental health. I went to the dentist several times this year to complete to correct the bottom row of my teeth. Dr. Paris Vaughn recommended to me by a Hair Therapy member is a Black dentist that attended Howard University located in Woodbridge,VA. By September I was able to remove my attachments.
In Sep, I had my first mammogram ogram ever, that was cold. I visited a Black OBGYN, at About Women, Dr.Aja. It was bit scary waiting for results of the sonogram she ordered. Fibroids, that will be a new journey. With all that hustle August spilled into October and this story is to be continued …….
Check on yourself from head to toe. Make the time, you will be surprised what you may discover. Self-care is far beyond manicures and pedicures, that more of a beauty routine.
