Tuesday, May 28, 2024
I spent the day gardening, cooking, videoing, and taking photos.
It was a quiet weekend and I spent most of it planning business projects.
Are you ready for summer? In my area it is already hot and sticky, so I am planning activities accordingly.
Saturday, May 18, 2024
I took care of several chores on Thursday, May 16, 2024 and decided to wear my new dress.
I did not take a photo with the dress on, however, did take a head shot showing hair and makeup. I think I am going to use more of the new red lipstick I recently purchased. I paired the dress with an old shirt that was almost a perfect match. I also wore the tan heels shown.
It was rather windy Thursday, so while out I picked up the headbands, also shown. In the photo I am wearing one.
That evening, I took several head shots trying to create new ads for the crystal earrings. The crystal earrings work (for me) with the style shown, however, none of the photos taken worked. The earrings I have on in the head shot (brass knots)- I do not sell in my shop.
My hair? Thinking about options, however, for now hoping the new headbands will help.
What else is going on? Software problems, site issues, creating new legal disclaimers for my online shop and brochures for new products. Also received the flash drives I need for the digital products I wish to make available.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Last week, while running errands I lost the tap on my Calvin Klein Black Patent Slings.
So, I added a set of multiple size high heel taps to my growing Amazon cart.
The package arrived yesterday and today I repaired the tap.
I had a pair of pliers on hand, however, have provided links to a similar pair and the multiple size heel taps I ordered.
The average cost to replace a pair of heel taps in my area is between $15-$35. I am pretty pleased I was able to accomplish this project without visiting the cobbler.
Sunday, May 05, 2024
I have always been interested in how credit and credit scores work.
Like most undergrad students I was inundated with credit card offers. When I had to worry about government contractor security clearances and my credit card charging habits I made sure I understood how it worked.
When I decided to leave Boeing to accept the position with GE, I explained to the hiring manager that part of the reason I wanted to leave Boeing was to increase my salary. I also explained that I had more credit card debt (~$2500) than I wanted, college loans (~$2500), and an auto loan/insurance.
The hiring manager asked if I had a problem with a life style polygraph. I said no and accepted the position when the offer letter arrived.
These numbers (my debt) seem small today, however, back then it bothered me. I lived at home the four years I was in college and my parents paid for a lot of things including my auto insurance through the family plan. This even though I had a part time job.
Other big expenses for me? My career wardrobe. That said, I have always spent money on fashion. The other, after leaving home- apartment rent and things for my apartment.
When I left home a year after my college graduation and about a year after accepting the position with Boeing, I really had no real experience with personal finance. About all I can say- I paid my bills.
Today, I continue to track my credit scores. Last Thursday, May 2, 2024,
one of my credit cards sent an email stating my FICO score had been updated.
I did expect a change. I thought it would go down because of the new Mastercard
and it did.
I was a little surprised by how much the score changed in that my business
bank (Wells Fargo) indicated only a 9 point drop because of the new
Mastercard.
I do anticipate my credit score numbers will go back up. Last year after opening a new credit account, it took less than a year.
Was the $50 reward for opening the account worth the drop in credit scores? In my opinion, yes.
