Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Finally able to get to the bank on Monday, January 13, 2025. The snow was enough to keep me grounded for a whole week even though I cleared the driveway.
- Black button tie sweater I considered for my shop, June 2024. Discussed in this post. Had to replace the buttons the reason I am not offering the sweater in the shop. That said, I love it.
- Old black high waisted pleated slacks 2001 or so.
- Mandarin collar wool sweater jacket, TJ Maxx 2003 or so. Discussed in this post and here.
- Black PU leather all-weather riding boots with great rubber soles for traction. Fall 2021.
It has been cold in our area since the beginning of the year. Wish I was in the mood for this weather. Good news, looking into new projects.
Sunday, January 05, 2025
Yesterday, I thought I would get up and run several errands. That said, for one reason or another I never made it out of the door. I did however, get dressed. The problem? I did not like anything I tried on so I decided the errands were not that important. Think I should have switched the jeans and not the sweaters. Do you ever have one of those days?
- Ann Taylor Sweater - June 2020 reference post
- Black Stretch Jeans (purchased 2021 wholesale sample for my shop)
- PU Leather All Weather Riding Boots (purchased 2021 wholesale sample for my shop)
- One of the new leather belts I discussed in an earlier post.
- Black Leather Blazer (purchased 2024 wholesale sample for my shop)
One of the errands- deposit cash received as a holiday gift into my personal bank account. I was unsure if the drive thru would be available so I could not just throw on sweats.
The other problem, I purchased a new ring light and started playing around
with video and photo lighting settings. It is amazing to me, how much time I
spend playing around with these settings.
Happy to report my diet is still working. Below, some of the meals I have
consumed since the beginning of the year.
We are expecting snow on Monday and I am hoping it clears by Tuesday.
Wednesday, January 01, 2025
Had several things to take care of yesterday morning. It was about 40° F when I left the house.
- Brown Suede Jacket - Holiday 1997 gift or so.
- Dark tan suede high waisted, cuffed slacks - Mom gifted 20+ years ago
- Cashmere tan crew neck sweater - June 2024 wholesale sample (research for my shop)
- Saks Fifth Ave Dark Brown Pumps - On sale December 2024
Relatives stopped by later in the afternoon, and when they left I tried on
several New Year's outfits, only to check my diet progress. It was wet and
rainy in the Washington/Baltimore region last night and I did not mind staying
in.
- Black high waisted slacks - June 2024 wholesale sample (new slacks discussion)
- Black velvet tank top - 2002 or so Dress Barn Arundel Mills
- 9West patent dress slings - August 2022 9West online (four pairs of new shoes discussion)
Happy New Year.
Monday, December 30, 2024
In April 2023, I installed a subscription version of Microsoft 365 Professional onto a new laptop. Earlier this year the subscription expired and I chose to use read only versions of the Microsoft Office Suite, including the database app, MS Access for the computer in question. I maintain several other systems with fully licensed versions of Microsoft Office 2021 Professional.
Yesterday, while checking some of my Amazon affiliate links, I noticed Amazon no longer offers the downloadable version of Microsoft Office 2021 Professional.
Googling "Microsoft Office 2021 Professional" provided
several purchase options for obtaining the software from other online
retailers including the two shown below.
I purchased the software through Walmart as shown above, and very happy with the product and installation. Software installed included:
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Access
- Publisher
- Outlook
- Skype
- OneDrive
- OneNote
- Microsoft Teams
I discuss often, how I use the Microsoft Office 2021 Professional suite of applications, including:
- MS Access Database Amazon Best Seller Books Category
- MS Access Amazon Stores Database
- MS Access Updates To Amazon Stores Database
- Publisher Custom Bank Checks
- Power Point Presentation converted to an animated GIF
- Business and financial Excel Spreadsheets.
- PowerPoint + Active Presenter for Youtube Videos
- Microsoft Access Database for personal and professional contacts.
I maintain licensed copies of the professional versions of Microsoft Office on my hard drives because I use the applications quite a bit. I use a reliable and powerful Verizon FIOS network so I could use online versions of MS Office, however I simply love owning this software and accessing it in local mode. I even have it installed on androids and my iPad mini.
I offer Publisher Bank Check templates and custom Access databases (e.g., Contacts, Recipes). Submit the form on my Contact page to get more information.
The software I purchased was a digital download and several pre-conditions existed to enable successful installation of the software. If you are not used to installing your own system software perhaps check with your systems person or drop me a line.
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Yesterday, was a nice day for Christmas. Relatives stopped in and everyone seemed happy with their gifts. Because I cooked and had other chores to attend to, I decided to dress for comfort with the expectation of guests.
- Cherokee Corduroy Black Jumper - Mom gifted 20+ years ago.
- DKNY City Knit Top - Purchased 1997 or so TJ Maxx Bethesda, MD
- Black Over the Knee Socks - Purchased December 11, 2018 Amazon
One of the gifts (ZacURate Oximeter
) I gave is shown below with my stats..
Hope you are having a wonderful holiday.
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Since Thanksgiving, I have been in the kitchen more, while trying to lose weight. How is that working out? I am trying things like making only half of a recipe or having smaller portions.
For example, yesterday, I made only half of the Banana Nut Bread recipe I love.
That said, last week I made the Fruit Tarte w/Cream Cheese using the recipe's original ingredient amounts and still have about a quarter of the dessert left in the fridge. That dessert keeps well in the cooler.
I think trying on older items that were too small two yeas ago, keeps me focused on dieting. Below, photos of recent pieces I tried on for fit, or in the case of the sweater a wholesale sample purchase. Love the sweater, however not stocking for my shop.
This year, holiday gift giving- not as in past years, more on the thoughtful
side. Below, photos of wrapped gifts and items (links below) I gave myself.
Finally, this week (December 17, 2024) I was notified a Dun & Bradstreet
D-U-N-S® Number was assigned for my business, QiSoftware.
There is also more interesting news about my business. I have received two phone calls from an early morning talk show wanting to feature my business, QiSoftware as related to software consulting. I had to decline because of ongoing legal issues, however, happy for the notice.
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