JR's Item #56: (done) Upgrade to a smart phone.

So here was my dilemma. I needed a new phone.  I knew it was just a matter of time before my old one would quit for good.  I had been having trouble with it not ringing and not showing messages or missed calls.  I wanted to get a smart phone; specifically an iPhone.  But iPhones are AT&T and I have used Sprint for more years than I can remember.  I didn't want to change services... but I wanted an iPhone.  I kept going back and forth about what to do; change services or try to find a phone I could live with from Sprint.  Then I received an email from Samsung about their new 4G phones, the Epic being the Sprint version.  I liked the phone, because it had a qwerty keyboard and a touch screen.  That made up my mind.  I would stay with Sprint and buy an iPad. 

I got my new phone and then spent two days getting it organized.  I uploaded some walking music, input my contacts, and added some free apps.  It felt kind of like a bird building its nest.  Now I'm good to go at least for the next two years.

JR's Item #30: Upgrade the BCLT internet storefront by changing general information, recategorizing products, and checking SKU numbering.

I did the long overdue updating and editing of my product list, changed the specials, and made sure that the SKU numbers are correct.  Everything is now in sink.

JR's Item #26: (done) Lose 15 pounds.

I guess it's the walking, because suddenly my old jeans that I wear around the house are quite baggy.  I have not been weighing myself, so out of curiosity I stepped on the scales.  Sure enough, I was down fifteen pounds.

I had given up on the idea that I would even be able to lose the desired weight.  Regular exercise did it.  I am going to try for five more pounds and then keep walking to maintain the weight.  I am feeling really good about this, but I know I will have to work at keeping it going.

JR's Item #4: (done) Completely clean out the refrigerator and restock it from scratch.

It always surprises me when I start looking at the expiration dates on some of the jars in the refrigerator and discover how long some of the things have been there.  This time wasn't so bad; only one item was older than 2008 with some from 2008 and most from 2009.  I know I should do the complete purge on a regular basis, but didn't realize that it had been as long as it has been since the last time I had cleared out the old products.

I now have a clean refrigerator with everything inside fresh and current.  Also, I have decided not to replace anything I threw out.  Instead I will purchase them as I find a need to do so.  I am pledging to not purchase food items because I might like to try them, but only buy those food items for which I have an immediate need and  will definitely use.