CEA's update #25

Item #54. Review my toiletries and cosmetics, toss as necessary, and replenish as necessary. Dispose of 60 items by throwing away, recycling, or donating.
Done!  I'm cleaning out my closet today, and I've met my goal of disposing of 60 items.  I'll go beyond 60 by the time I'm finished with the closet.

JR's Item #35: Update BCLT text only printable catalog for posting at storeblog site.

I have just completed and posted a new text only catalog of the current products offered at my internet store, BRAIN CUES Learning Tools.  This is something I have not done in at least a year, which is definitely not the most effective way to run a business.  The catalog is a downloadable document that I make available at my storeblog, Positive (Thoughts + Words + Actions) = POSITIVE LIFE.  I also updated the blank order form available at my storeblog.  Now the challenge is doing a better job of updating the catalog as I add new posters to the website.

JR's Item #5: Reorganize my 60 by 60 list to determine what has been completed, to determine what is left to be completed, and make it easier to monitor progress.

The 60 by 60 project that CEA and I started six or so months ago is fast approaching the deadline we set.  I have enjoyed this experience, but I am glad that CEA suggested it and I agreed to it.  I have to admit that in starting this project and blog I was organized and comfortable.  As we progress, I made adjustments and pushed on.  What I now wish I had done in the beginning was to create a concrete process for keeping up with where I was in completing my tasks.  So what I have not done is exactly that.  

I have added two pages, one listing the things I have completed and another listing tasks I feel I can complete within the remaining time.  The items to be completed are not in stone and I have more listed than I need to reach the goal.  Most of all, what I do now have is a handle on this project albeit later than sooner.   Best of all, I feel like I am back in control and  am positive about being able to complete my 60 by CEA's 60th birthday.

JR’s List Item #27 – (August report) Read at least one book a month until my 60th birthday.

August selection

For my August selection, I decided to read eat, pray, love by Elizabeth Gilbert .  I wanted to read the book before seeing the movie by the same name starring Julia Roberts.  I enjoyed reading about the experiences and adventures of the author (even at times envied her), but the author herself... not so much.  There was a little too much "poor me."  Maybe that's the point.  Maybe being tense and frustrated with the author as I read the first section of the book was intended.  I wanted to quit the book and almost did several times, but in the end I stuck with it.  I was more relaxed and open as I read through the second and third sections.  Honestly, I wanted to like the author, but I never found the necessary connection to create that bond. 

Footnote:  I have yet to see the movie.  I guess sometimes it's just not good to read the book first or even at all.  Just go straight to the movie.  "Do not pass go.  Do not collect $200.00."  Just don't forget the popcorn and Junior Mints.

JR’s List Item #38 – Create Filemaker Pro databases for BCLT inventory and purchase records with a relationship between the two databases.

First of all, I have to say, "I love Filemaker Pro."  I always have.  I don't know everything about FP by a long shot, but I have always been able to make it work for me.  It is simple and elegant.

With that said, I now have a database for my product inventory and a database for my invoices.  Best of all the two databases talk to each other.  As I create an invoice, product information is autmatically entered into the invoice from the inventory database.  Also, each entry in the inventory has a picture of the product.  You gotta love technology!