I have been researching, updating, and developing new software applications, however, yesterday, January 7, 2026 I ran out to take care of a number errands.

It was bright and sunny, with a high of about 60°, and I was home by 11:30 am.

The outfit I wore included the black Hybrid & Company Women's Premium Nylon Ponte Stretch High Waisted Pencil Skirt I ordered from Amazon.

The short video below shows the outfit I chose.

As I also indicated, I have been working on new software interfaces. Are you a TikTok shopper?

CJ (formally Commission Junction) is offering an affiliate relationship with TikTok and I signed up to develop a searchable application to check product availability and pricing.

Below a short video demonstrating the interface.

The technology I am using to access the marketplace is GraphQL and a Java Servlet to provide users with results based on specified search criteria.

GraphQL is an open-source query language for APIs and a server side runtime that enables specified data requests.

I have a bit more work to do on the interface, i.e., aesthetics and error checks, and will probably install it as a demo interface on the main pages of QiSoftware.com my business domain.

The other interface I began to work on was the Amazon Creators API. After obtaining the bearer's authorization code for access to the API with my newly created credentials, I was unable to continue because I lack Amazon shipped orders.

The migration documentation indicated I would have temporary access to the data to make sure development efforts were not interrupted. Not sure why I was denied access with the new credentials.

I have other software issues I am also working, so I am going to put this one aside for a moment. I may contact Amazon's support center to see if I can get assistance with this issue.

In the meantime, I still have 4 other real estate courses to complete and a problem with the JOLTS interface on the WiredPages Employment page. Hope to get to the JOLTS issue early tomorrow morning.

Lots to do early this new year...