Thursday, April 09, 2026
I had several errands to run yesterday, April 8, 2026. It was kind of chilly with bright sunny skies.
For my outfit, I chose a sleeveless Liz Claiborne black dress, a short
caramel suede-like lined jacket, and my Nine West Snowfall caramel suede boots.
Below, a short video of the outfit I wore Wednesday, April 8,
2026.
Sunday, April 05, 2026
I have been working out. That said, even though I shoot outfit videos I have not posted the content. My workouts consist of an hour in the morning and half an hour in the evening, this along with my other activities.
On average I get about 15,000 steps and I am losing weight. I started this exercise program in late February and have managed to stay on track.
I tried on some outfits yesterday, April 4, 2026 and happy I see results insofar as weight loss.
Do I weigh in? Not really. My goal weight is about 125lbs and I think I have
about 20 pounds to go, however, for right now, I am only trying on my old
styles to see where I am.
For weight loss comparison, the slacks I have on in the following photos are the same brand, style, and size as the beige slacks I have on in the above photos.
Below, a short video of the styles I tried on Saturday, April 4,
2026.
I wanted to provide more details about other things going on, i.e., updated FICO scores (I am over 800 again), my first interest payment to my new AmEX CD, etc., however, for now I am too tired and will only mention these positive highlights. Nothing negative to report, other than I am a little tired.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
After putting off several errands last week (mostly due to inclement weather), I had to take care of several issues, yesterday, Monday, March 9, 2026.
It was 70° and sunny and still I chose black lined wool slacks and a
jacket. I was comfortable even though it was warmer.
Below a short video of the outfit I wore.
I have been busy with business, financial, and technology issues, as well as trying to get a handle on the yard work.
And then there are the 10,000 steps per day...
I am not sure if that is why I was so tired yesterday morning as I was trying to get ready to go out or the fact I was up at 4:00 am working out. I went to bed around 10 the night before.
I rarely take medications, an Advil if I feel I am catching a cold, however nothing else. I have no active medical prescriptions (other than for my glasses and contacts), however, feel- I probably need to supplement my diet with vitamins since I seem to be skipping meals and exercising more than usual.
My glucose numbers are normally between 60 to 70 when I check. I have always burned sugar quickly and in college my doctor recommended I take B12. I am probably a type 1 diabetic, however, my nails have stopped the slight discoloration strips I noticed two years ago, so I am not sure why I was so tired yesterday.
Normally, I feel great when I get enough sleep and exercise. And no, I do not take B12 on a regular basis, so I am not sure why my nails are so clear. Two years ago, I took B12 once a week and my nails cleared up. Today, nothing. Why? I hate the way that medication smells so unless my nails are a problem, I would rather not use it.
After I originally posted this entry, I checked two foods I eat for breakfast on a regular basis. Hard boiled eggs and grapes. Eggs are a good source of B12. Think I found the reason why my nails are clear.
I am HIV negative, however, my blood pressure seems to be a bit high as reported by the fitness Apps I use. My oxygen saturation is around 99% most of the time. Heart rate- 75-81bpm active/64bpm resting. My stats are reported to Google Fit, Google Health, and FitCloudPro at least twice a day.
Why provide this information? Have to leave this response for another time.
Saturday, March 07, 2026
Over the last week a lot has been going on, mainly to do with fitness
goals.
The following photos show an example of an outfit I wear daily to obtain about 6000 steps by 8:00 each morning and then another 4000 to 6000 steps by the end of the day. A total of 10,000 to 12,000 steps daily.
Yes, I am losing weight, however, the weight loss is not dramatically
noticeable in the photos nor the following short video.
As the month progresses, I hope the weight loss will become more apparent.
One of the other things I wanted to do in March, was to move funds from one of my
high yield savings accounts (AmEx) to a CD (this was done, as illustrated in
recent entries in
the Microsoft Money register I maintain for the account).
In late 2025, I noticed the APY rates on the AmEX high yield savings account were dropping. Earlier in the year, the APY was about 3.70% and by the end of the year it was 3.40%. Keep in mind this is still a great rate, however, I noticed other interest rates i.e., mortgage, the prime, etc. had also steadily declined over the same time period. I wanted to ensure at least part of the funds in the AmEx HYSA would continue to get the maximum yields for as long as possible.
The Excel spreadsheet data below, shows the APY rates on my AmEx HYSA
since opening the account in 2022.
The first week in March, I also renewed my real estate license.
I hope to realize my fitness goals for March. This will be my primary focus this month. I also have a number of software projects planned, however, I am not sure when I will get to them.
Friday, February 27, 2026
Yesterday, I went by the post office to post a certified mailing for tax season. I am so happy all of the tax returns I need to file have been filed or posted.
I also had another chore I had to take care of yesterday, so I decided to
wear my Well Worn burgundy/wine velvet/velour jeans, a burgundy sweater, JASGOOD Chocolate Skinny Leather Belt, Anne Klein
Chocolate Tutorial Ankle Bootie, and my brown suede jacket.
Below, a short video of the outfit I wore yesterday.
These days, it seems all I am trying to do- is stay ahead of my next task or chore. That said, I am getting a lot done.
On another note, today I used the new Nuwave Bravo XL Pro to prepare a Red Baron Supreme Pizza.
In the last post, I indicated I would have to experiment with new settings for the oven, and today I had the opportunity to test the Red Baron Supreme Pizza I normally prepare with the conventional oven. Although the instructions indicated, preheat the oven to 400° and bake for 18-21 minutes, I found the pizza was browning a little to quickly. In the future, I think I am going to use 375° for 15 minutes when I use the new oven for frozen pizza. That said, the pizza was great.
In case I did not mention this before, I think I am going to love using the Nuwave Bravo XL Pro.
Friday, February 20, 2026
Yesterday, I had several errands to run. Because of the amount of snow and ice still remaining, I again wore my black PU leather riding boots.
Related information about the outfit:
- Long black wool skirt (late 90s)
- Charcoal grey cashmere sweater (late 2024 shop research, see illustration below)
- Black wool with mandarin collar jacket (TJ Maxx 2002 or so)
- Black PU leather riding boots (2022)
- Sunglasses Amazon 2025
Below a short video of the outfit I wore yesterday, February 19, 2026.
I have been working several projects and very happy about a couple of recent acquisitions. I hope to provide more details in the coming weeks.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Sunday, relatives from out of town stopped by. I decided to wear my Well Worn black velour/velvet jeans, a blue teal sweater, and my black Nine West hiking boots.
Sunday, it was cold. Today, the temperatures finally sustained ranges above
32°,
however, the total meltdown is still a long way off. That said, we are in for
warmer temperatures through Thursday, February 19, 2026 and I am hoping things
will get back to normal.
This storm has sidelined anything I wanted to do outside. The extreme cold, hard frozen snow, and a late start to the cleanup, contributing factors to my frustration with the situation.
On a different theme...
I purchased Blink Home Monitoring equipment during the holidays, and recently, the Blink Mini 2 cam went on sale. Two for about $44 so I used a gift card and credit card rewards to add two more cameras to my system. I am pretty pleased with the Blink monitoring system. The new Blink Mini 2 cameras arrived today so this is what I now have in my system:
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By the way, I added to my cooking utensils. I ordered a great set of
measuring cups and spoons that enable me to reduce recipes without estimating
smaller
amounts. Now I have the correct sizes. I love this set of tools.
While staying in from the cold, I have been exercising. I
noticed mid-January I was eating more so I decided to get busy with diet
goals. I am pretty pleased with my efforts in this area.
Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Yesterday, I had several errands to run. It snowed Sunday, January 25, 2026 and yesterday was the first chance I had to get out.
It was about 36° yesterday when I left the house. Happy I chose a
lighter coat to pair with my cashmere sweater. With all of the running around
I think I would have become overheated. It was also busy out. Lots of folks
seemed to have the same idea about taking advantage of the slightly warmer
temperatures.
Related information about the outfit:
- Long black wool pleated skirt (early 90s)
- Camel cashmere sweater (late 2024 shop research)
- Black suede jacket (with matching suede skirt, holiday gift 1992 or so)
- Black leather gloves (holiday gift 2007 or so)
- Black PU leather riding boots (2022)
- Sunglasses Amazon 2025
Below a short video of the outfit I wore yesterday, February 3, 2026 and the outfit I put on to look at the driveway on January 27, 2026.
The slacks I wore on January 27, 2026 were Eddie Bauer chocolate brown cords. The black cashmere sweater was a holiday gift in the late 90s and the black cloth jacket my mother gave to me 20 years ago.
Thursday, January 08, 2026
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...
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Yesterday, I had several after Christmas errands to run. I postponed my outing until Tuesday, December 30, 2025 thinking I would avoid wait lines. That said, with the exception of my business bank, I found I had to wait in lines.
Yesterday, it was cold but sunny when I left the house
around 1:00 pm. Below, photos of the outfit I chose.
Related information about the outfit:
- Panther black wool high waisted lined slacks (late 80s)
- Charcoal gray wool sweater with detachable fur collar (late 90s)
- Long black leather coat (holiday gift 1992 or so)
- Black leather gloves (holiday gift 2007 or so)
- Aerosoles black suede pumps (2019)
Below a short video of the outfit I wore yesterday, December 30, 2025.
I have plans to write software, study, and check out new recipes as the new year begins. I have no plans to go out this evening, however, looking forward to the New Year. You, too?
Sunday, December 07, 2025
While holiday shopping I found two items I decided to add to my closet.
The first, an olive blazer with a brown lapel, I hope to pair with jeans. For some reason I have a hard time wearing jeans and continue to look for ways to style them.
I owned the same blazer in black w/brown lapel, so I knew the lined
jacket was something I would like, however, a bit surprised the olive jacket
is a bit tighter than the black. I continue to have success with my diet, so I
am not that concerned the blazer is a little tight.
The other item, also something I owned in another color
(see photo on the right), another top I can wear
for holiday events.
Below, a short video of the holiday style I tried on Friday, December 5,
2025 after the new top arrived with other holiday packages.
Except for a few holiday extras, I am done with the holiday shopping and happy I can sit down and relax till the end of the year.
Thursday, December 04, 2025
It has been cold in my area since Thanksgiving. Yesterday, after waiting on a morning package delivery, I took care of several errands. I chose to wear my long black pleated wool skirt, chocolate cashmere sweater with a black velvet collar, my brown suede blazer, and chocolate Nine West boots.
By the time I finished yesterday evening, it was after 5 and pretty dark. I should have worn gloves.
The last time I wore the long black pleated wool skirt I purchased in the late
80s, was November 2008 for a Meetup in Washington, D.C. Below photos of
the ensemble I wore for the evening Meetup at the large eatery across from the
Verizon Center (now Capital One Arena).
Why no video? By the time I finished editing there would have been very little footage. Not happy with how I captured the video and I thought the outfit looked better in person.
Sunday, November 23, 2025
My mother's birthday is in mid November and relatives were in town. Lots to do for both her birthday and Thanksgiving.
On Saturday, another gathering and I decided to wear an old black jumper my
mother gave to me, a brown knit top, long black socks, and my brown clogs.
I have also been thinking about styles for the holidays. Here are options I
am thinking about for Thanksgiving.
Earlier this month, I ordered an inexpensive black faux fur jacket to wear as the outer layer with evening clothes (gowns, cocktail dresses, etc.).
In the description I missed one of the features, it zips- so I wanted to
return it, however, decided to sell it instead.
I do not have a Poshmark account, however, can setup "for sale" listings with
my business PayPal account.
I am still looking for the black fur evening jacket that will work with some of my styles. I think I also want a style with a more sheared fur look. Do you know what I am looking for? Please drop me a line reginadenisethomas at gmail.com.
Below, a short video of the outfit I wore, Saturday, November 22, 2025.
I have been filming many of my activities since the beginning of the month. I thought I would be providing a longer video of things going on in my life for the month of November, however, decided I am just too busy to edit more than I am for these Outfit of the Day, shorts I am currently uploading.
Lots of respect for those who have the time to do all of that editing work.
Hope your holiday plans are coming together.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
In preparation for Thanksgiving, I went out yesterday morning in hopes of completing all of the shopping. It was overcast and misting, however, because I had to be home today and tomorrow, chose to get this chore out of the way.
My outfit? Because of the weather, I chose a pair of black velour jeans
(brand: Well Worn), cashmere
sweater, black all weather boots, and the Perry Ellis army green leather
trimmed long jacket.
As you can see from the photos, I also tried other outer layer options,
however, chose the Perry Ellis jacket.
That said, because of the weather, the brown faux fur was actually never an
option.
With the holidays and a birthday, I have been busy. I am getting things done, however, not all is going as smoothly as I would like. Hope your plans are taking shape.
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)
Saturday, October 04, 2025
I decided to wear my Kate Kasin green plaid pencil skirt on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The weather was in the 60s and I had several errands to run.
I paired the skirt with an Ann Taylor tie blouse and blue suede
slingbacks.
Though it was too warm for any additional pairings, the photos below
show some of the options I tried with the basic outfit.
In September 2020, I ordered three items from Ann Taylor. At the time, they were having a great sale and I was lucky to get the three items for just under $54 (including tax).
I was also lucky, in that two of the items can be worn with the new
Kate Kasin green plaid pencil skirt I purchased in August of this year.
Below, a short video of the outfit of the day and some of the other
pairings.
Outfit of the day components and try ons.
- Ann Taylor Lush Lagoon Tie Blouse September 2020
- Kate Kasin Green Plaid Pencil Skirt Amazon August 2025
- Dark Blue Suede Slingbacks - Amazon September 15, 2019
- Dark Blue Wool Blazer - Casual Corner 1991 or so (own this blazer in black, teal, and the dark blue shown).
- Dark Green Wool Blazer - Gifted 1996.
- Navy Knit Vest (High School)
- Long Green Sweater Jacket (borrowed)
Note, none of the items are currently available through the retailers listed.
Though the skirt was not that expensive, it is lined. The manufacturer suggests it can be washed, however, I think I will have it dry cleaned. I am very pleased with the skirt and hope to get a lot of use out of it.
Saturday, September 27, 2025
In July or August, I noticed the Nine West Fiesta Pointy Toe Pump (Black/Croc) that I immediately placed in my cart. I tend to do things like that, however, wait until I can talk myself into purchasing.
In this case, the shoes were over $100 and I could not justify the
purchase even though I immediately decided I wanted those heels.
Then on
September 23rd, the shoes went below $50 because of rewards points, my Amazon
Visa Rewards Card (scan the QR code on the right or use this link to apply for the
card)- which Nine West (AmazonPay) accepts as a payment method, and an after
Labor Day sale.
Needless to say, I purchased them.
Below a short video of the un-boxing and try ons of the shoes with less
formal wear.
That said, I am planning to pair the shoes more often with formal attire. The try on outfit piece descriptions are provided in the video summary.
