Thursday, November 13, 2025
In Maryland, licensed real estate agents must renew their licenses every
2 years. This basically involves taking continuing education courses insuring licensees
are up to date with new and existing laws and remitting the renewal fee.
Yesterday, The CE Shop (a major player in the area of education for real estate agents across the country) sent a 40% off coupon so I decided to enroll in the course package I need to renew my license.
Below, illustrations showing the
Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) course
requirements and the courses I
signed up for with The CE Shop.
Note, the illustration also shows the courses I took in January 2024 for the April 21, 2024 renewal.
I have six months to complete the courses through The CE Shop, however, MREC requires
completion 30 days prior to the license expiration date of April 21, 2026.
Do you want to ask, "What are you doing with the real estate license?" I am a referral agent and not as much as I would like, however, I wanted the license too much to allow it to lapse.
Because of ongoing legal issues, everything is a potential law suit. So many things can go wrong with a real estate transaction.
I wanted to become a transaction coordinator after I originally obtained the license for this reason. Even though I applied to be a transaction coordinator, the firms would only accept me as an agent. I wanted the hands on experience through the other door which I felt would be legally safer. Today, I research this or that, however, no longer apply for transaction coordinator positions.
Do you think one can be owed too much in terms of monetary relief?
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
QiSoftware.com servers will be migrated to new servers over the next 24-48 hours. Although I have been assured by my web host that there should be no down time, there normally is with this type of process.
Why is this an FBI post? Sometimes, I think many would be surprised by what happens behind the scenes. I simply like everyone on the same page.
Why post on the site, perhaps going down? Heads up.
Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Holidays and a birthday are on tap these days. I had several errands to run yesterday, November 4, 2025.
I chose an easy outfit that included- a black pencil skirt, knit black v-neck blouse, gray wool vest, and black suede Aerosoles.
I also played around with a holiday style, however still thinking about
where I am going with these efforts.
Below, a short video of the outfit I wore Tuesday, November 4, 2025 and the
holiday outfit I thought I would try on.
Halloween was quiet, however, seems like a lot is going on in my area. Since I am taking a low key approach to the holiday season this year, maybe I am surprised it is busier in my area than I thought it might be.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
In February 2025, I tried on the outfit I wore yesterday. The photo on the right shows how the outfit fit then- versus the two on the left that show the fit as of yesterday.
The outfit is looser in the photos on the left, and though I notice the changes in my weight, I am not sure it is noticeable by others.
I had only one errand yesterday morning and left the house at 7:30 a.m. and returned around 9:00 a.m.
Video below shot just as I was leaving the house.
Outfit elements:
- Coco Urban Dress Amazon 2019
- Double Breasted Brown Sweater 2024 Shop Research
- Chocolate Saks 5th Ave Pumps
None of the elements of the outfit are available, however I post to show progress with my diet or styles I choose to wear out.
What else is going on in my life? Lots, that said, things I am focused on include:
- Adding to my savings accounts. Though I move $725 to savings monthly, last month I moved an additional $1000 each to my American Express and CIT high yield savings accounts.
- Trying to find time to start the education courses required to renew my Real Estate license in April 2026.
- Always looking to generate more income with online marketing. My software consultancy? Too many legal issues I do not want to incur without the LLC. At this time, I would rather focus on marketing. Continue to receive calls about outsourcing. At this time, I am not taking on new software development projects or clients, nor do I wish to be a target for frivolous law suits.
- Always looking for more time in the day.
Why post about style and diets? I have a great many interests and these are two that I have always addressed. I like reading about what others are doing insofar as style or their progress with diets. The fact that I am losing weight makes me all the happier to address these issues and I hope it garners the same curiosity I have about others.
Sunday, October 19, 2025
I have been losing weight on a consistent basis, mostly by watching what I eat, not eating late into the evening, and getting lots of exercise.
Below some of my favorite meals, including a new Oven Baked Chicken Breast that I absolutely love. I use a convection oven and have found that pounding the poultry before baking as the recipe suggests, ensures the juiciest version of the chicken.
The weight loss has enabled me to start wearing older pieces and I am very
pleased with my efforts to lose the weight. That said, sometimes I want an old
favorite, like apple pie, as was the case on Monday, October 13, 2025.
With the weight loss, I have added new items to my wardrobe. I post about the outfits I wear when taking care of the many issues I need to handle and how I incorporate the new pieces.
On Friday, October 17, 2025, I had several errands to run and I chose a
brown plaid pencil skirt (Walmart find), cashmere polo collar camel sweater,
thin brown belt, and my Saks 5th chocolate pumps.
A new addition to my closet is the inexpensive brown plaid pencil skirt I
purchased from Walmart online (no longer available). I like the pattern on the
skirt and owned a longer version that works great with boots that I
purchased in the mid to late 80s. Both skirts are shown below.
Also shown above, the new blouse I purchased from Francesca's. I Googled in search of a chocolate v-neck tie blouse and they had the best choice. I really like the blouse, however wish I had purchased the medium rather than the large. The blouse works great with black so I have a lot of options.
Below, a short video of both the try on for the new blouse and the outfit I
wore on Friday, October 17, 2025.
Outfit elements:
Saturday, October 11, 2025
I had a late start to my day, Friday, October 10, 2025. I only had a couple of things to take care of, however, unforeseen delays prevented an early start. And then, I was not happy with the outfit, however, I did not change.
Ever have one of those days? The good news, I am making real progress with
my diet. Below, a photo taken August 12, 2024 of me in the brown cashmere
sweater I wore Friday, October 10, 2025. Notice the top three buttons of the sweater in
each photo.
I am very pleased with how my clothes are fitting these days, that said, in
the video (below) and the photos (above) I do not have on the body shaper I later donned- before leaving the house. I
checked everything from the back, and noticed an issue. My bottom is a little
too flat and unshapely, the reason I put on the shaper.
Outfit elements:
- Hybrid & Company Ponte Pencil Skirt (Nude) Amazon 2025
- Brown Cashmere Sweater, research for my shop 2024
- Tan Short Sleeve Rayon Blouse (Westport Ltd. 1989 or so)
- Saks Fifth Ave Chocolate Suede Pumps (2024)
