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Tuesday, August 27, 2024

sql

 Daily writing prompt

What was the last thing you searched for online? Why were you looking for it?


Way to remind me to keep working!


I was searching for why I could not connect to a certain azure database. I’ve been doing some trial and error with the userID and password but still couldn’t get it to connect via UiPath. I do, however, can connect to the database straight from SSMS so I know I just need to find where it doesn’t click. Could be the user ID format, or the password, I don’t know.


I just recently updated my computer to Windows 11 and the update was pretty quick. What I don’t like though is how you can’t adjust the taskbar height as I want it shorter. And also I can’t adjust the width of the Start menu. Not that I use it a lot. Other that that I have no major complaints yet. I did notice the preference for rounded corners in this version. All app windows now have rounded corners lol. Idk isn’t that just a fad?


Anyway.


Back to work.


Thursday, August 22, 2024

Choresday

Urghhh I am so freaking tired.

I’m on a personal time off today because I have so many chores and errands to do in preparation for the upcoming long weekend. Somehow my extrovert of a husband managed to fill all our free days with visitors and an out of town with his friends so here I am scrambling to prepare food for both ocassions. Don’t get me wrong, I love being part of happenings like this, as someone who doesn’t have a lot going on in her life lol. Today was just rather exhausting because I was standing a lot in the kitchen.


I went to my PT session this noon…


Then to Shang to buy some stuff at Mercury…


When I got home I did some general cleaning (vacuumed and mopped)…


And then i prepared a lot of food:


  • Our dinner, buffalo chicken thigh wraps
  • Tomorrow’s dinner: Italian meatballs. I prepared the mixture in advance so I just have to airfry them tomorrow
  • And our weekend food: liempo sauce and marinade

Tomorrow is another day. Our guests are arriving before dinner and I need to cook so much! Waaah!


We also need to head out to the grocery to buy more stuff for the weekend


I miss my parents. I haven’t been able to hang out with them in two weeks huhu


Right now I’m just sitting on the computer, typing this, in a while I’ll get to work because guess what I also have a lot of work to catch up on! It’s almost September and my deadlines are looming!

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Where did your name come from?

 Daily writing prompt

Where did your name come from?


Oh I know it came from the Ariane product line by Avon and my mom just added a second name for some reason; I never asked hehe. If I remember correctly one of my aunts suggested it after my mom gave birth cos she was selling Avon stuff haha. And my mom bought it. I don’t think my parents really thought much of my name though. Whereas my sister got hers from the formulaic mommy + daddy’s names hehe.



Kinda nostalgic looking at the product. I remember looking it up waaaay back and I loved it, the simple script, the color, the name of course haha. I also remember being gifted the perfume powder and I hated the smell cos it was too strong. And I was also too young and thought it didn’t suit me. I just don’t like perfumy stuff that’s all haha.


How about you, do you know what you were named after?

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Heya

✱ I just uploaded Vlog 272! Check it out on YouTube → Weekly Monotony (Aug 5-11 2024 Vlog)

✱ I just finished updating my blog layout (for the nth time) because it keeps on getting messed up whenever I make an update. Something about the plugins I have is messing up my theme and whenever I try to fix it, I end up changing a lot of other things lol. Here’s to hoping I stick with this one.


What I discovered was causing the problem is the Gutenberg plugin. I disabled it and the issues are gone. Well, mostly.


✱ My PT sessions at St. Luke’s are looking great. Hope to make good progress with them.


✱ I’ve been trying to be more active lately. Walking Koomi after work, getting Jeckie to teach me badminton footwork, swimming at times, anything that amounts to at least 45 mins of workout a day haha. I haven’t been that religious in doing the 75 Hard (soft version) but I like that it makes me want to to be active every day. The thing about this challenge is that most of the tasks are fairly easy so you get to finish them effortlessly, motivating you to do the hardest part (45 min workout) so you can cap the day off on a good note. So far I’m loving it! Plus I get progress in reading A Little Life, which at this point I’m giving a 3/5. I’m 92% finished so we’ll see!


✱ We brought in the car for repair at the dealership last Tuesday. I thought we were gonna be able to get it before the weekend but the agent told me they found a small crack at the grill and would have to get approval from insurance first before they could fix it. Urgh. It’s so difficult moving around without a car, specially with a dog, and in this rainy season!


Oh well.


Have a good day!

Tips for Boutique Owners on Choosing High-Quality Sweatshirts | Advice For Retailers on Buying Bulk Sweatshirts From Wholesalers

Boutique store owners will be aware that in order for a sweatshirt to be considered ‘high quality,’ it needs to balance comfort and durability – with modern style and contemporary trendsetting features. In this article, we’ll offer helpful tips for boutique owners looking for high-quality sweatshirts, especially if they seek to bulk buy from trusted wholesalers.

Tips for boutique owners on choosing high-quality sweatshirts and buying bulk sweatshirts:


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Tip 1: Get The Best Fabric


Let’s be honest: we rely on sweatshirts for all types of weather and climates, meaning your customers will be looking for something with the highest quality fabric when shopping for sweatshirts.


With that in mind, fabric composition is probably the most important feature in delineating high-quality and low-quality sweatshirts. Common sweatshirt materials obviously include cotton, polyester, fleece, and blends, while the highest-quality products typically use combed cotton or a cotton-polyester blend (which offers both softness and durability). Materials with a higher percentage of cotton are more breathable and comfortable, meaning they’re better suited for changing weather conditions.


If you have a trusted wholesaler from whom you buy bulk sweatshirts, you’ll be able to check out the composition of their products yourself, to help you better understand sweatshirt quality.


Tip 2: Think About the Stitching


If you’re a boutique store owner, you’ll want to inspect the stitching quality of the bulk sweatshirts you’re purchasing.


Bear in mind that double-stitched seams and reinforced areas (such as at the shoulders and armholes) will indicate durability and longevity. It should also be noted that quality sweatshirts will have a smooth finish, with no loose threads; these details will indicate a garment’s long lifespan, and they’ll also let your customers know that they are receiving something made of good quality. 


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Tip 3: Consider the Prevailing Styles


Quality isn’t all about stitching, fabric, and construction – it’s also about trends, fits, and styles.


The bulk sweatshirts you choose should align with your target market and let your customers know they’re making a statement with your purchase; this might mean choosing garments that are stylish at the moment, or it can mean purchasing wholesale products that go against the grain, offering fashion alternatives to your clientele.


Tip 4: Don’t Neglect Color, Print, and Branding Opportunities


High-quality screen printing, aesthetically pleasing colors, meticulous embroidery, and designs that are durable in all conditions – these are the hallmarks of the best, most unique sweatshirts out there.


In the modern-day world, your customers will want their sweatshirts to make a statement, so having excellent print sweatshirts can showcase high quality and desirability – as well as net you a lot of profit. 


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Tip 5: Learn About Washing and Care Instructions


The highest-quality sweatshirts are the ones that are straightforward for customers to care for.


While different fabrics will require different wash cycles or cleaning instructions, you should learn everything there is to know about how your customers might care for their products. Ideally, you’ll want to choose bulk sweatshirt options that can withstand regular machine washing without losing their shape, color, or softness.

Friday, August 9, 2024

So lazy

I don’t know what to do with my chronic procrastination now. It’s already Friday and I haven’t done anything productive at work. I am so dead.

I have two projects I haven’t started working on AT ALL. I have one that’s pretty daunting because it involves getting data from multiple sources and putting it on an Excel template that has formulas and everything. And there’s a part in there where I have a get a random sample size from the data and distribute it evenly to a set of users. Quite a challenge if you ask me. Which is why I have been putting it off for so long. I just can’t deal with it. My brain isn’t braining with this one. I’m too stupefied.


The other one looks manageable but because I’m too scared to start the first one with the Excel template, I couldn’t start with this one. Get what I mean? Aaaargh. And I really need to make progress because we have a checkpoint next week and I need this automations out in one to two month’s time.

Lord, help me!

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Life lately

 I feel like my hips are so tight that I need to release them but I don’t know how to do it properly.

✱ Work lately has been uhm, busy. I mean I should be busy but I’m still pretty scared to face most of my projects lol.


✱ I just started doing physical therapy at St. Luke’s BGC. It’s very different from Healthway Shang that’s for sure. For one, it’s a hospital so they have a bigger gym and have more equipment, but it also means the queue is longer for a single appointment. I had to wait a month to get a consult, and another month to start my PT. It’s also much farther, and parking is hell so there’s no way I’m bringing a car next time. Hopefully I get to progress with them.


✱ I just joined a challege I saw online. It’s called 75 Hard Challenge, but I’m working on the “soft” version because it’s much easier. In this challenge you have 6 daily tasks to accomplish,


  1. Workout for 45mins
  2. Read 10 pages of any book
  3. Drink 1.5L of water (custom)
  4. Eat healthy
  5. No alcohol
  6. Take a progress picture


You do that for 75 days straight and you win! It’s more of a mental challenge than anything else. The HARD version requires you to workout 2x a day at 45mins each session, where one should be outdoors. That’s that hardest part of the challenge for sure. At least with the soft version, I can log my PT sessions as workout sessions because I workout in them. Then I can just walk my dog for 45 mins on other days haha.


I have no problem doing 5 and 6 cos they’re easy peasy I don’t drink alcohol and I don’t prep myself for the progress picture I just take a mirror selfie.


Reading 10 pages is hard though. I thought I’d use it as a chance to finally finish A Little Life but it’s proving to be very difficult still. Urgh. I’m trying.


As for #4 as long as I don’t order out, our fridge is mostly filled with healthy food so I can manage. And besides, I’m pretty broke haha.


That’s pretty much it I guess I’ll just ease into this challenge and enjoy the journey. See what comes out of it! 😀


✱ How are you? 😀