Win BIG this Christmas

How to win big this Xmas?

Timeline:

October 21~29:
– Give Martin all ring designs
– Go to point roberts to sort out striped green/blue rings
– Have a plan for AE deals
– Get on call with Sarah @ AE
– Get on call with Jerry @ Wesol – form distribution plan
– Give striped rings to Elena; give her printed bow tie barcodes too; drop off bow ties with Elena
– Pick up bow ties from Elena; Take photos of bow ties
– Go through marketing agencies and contact a few for ideas, possibly meeting

October 30~Nov 15
– Tinker Knot Theory website
– SEO Etsy website too

Nov 15~22
– Set up interviews with marketing agencies

Nov 22~
– Interview marketing agencies

1. Really take advantage of Amazon Exclusives
– Get on phone with Sarah to devise Launch Plan
– Set up Lightning Deals
– Set up Deal of the Day
– More lifestyle photos (winter ones) Close of up hand holding for AE

2. Have a user friendly website that converts sales
– Better menu
– Attractive and informative splash screen with action button

-SEO (blog, etc)

3. Have great offers for existing customers
– Have separate mailing lists for ring customers and other
– Email offers

Bow ties:
– new ones
– pretied ones
– Elena: Sew labels
– Me or Alex: Take bow tie photos
– Available on my website by Nov 25th

Rings:
– new stackable women’s
=>braided, olive victory rings, mobius, vintage style, heart rings, butterfly bow ring
– new mens rings
=>tire rings, hammered rings, standard rings if can custom engrave, checker plate, wood grain(see desktop image),
– new matching rings

Alex Ramon – my new boyfriend!

Wow, some amazing things have happened lately.

Meeting Alex is one.

We met just over 1 month ago, September 17th.

We had an amazing first date playing pool and foosball.

Then we had an amazing second date where he cooked me scallops and bacon at his apartment with an amazing view.

Then we ran into each other while I was in my car, no hair and no makeup, and we made out.

Then we had our 4th date, where we ate meatballs at IKEA, and had sex at my place.

We had dinner at Guu for our 2 weeks anniversary. And dessert at Freshmeet Taiwanese dessert.

He had lost his job at the bike shop, and started a job at a film equipment company. A week later he quit that job, because it was just hard labour work.

One good thing that came out of it was that he stayed with me that week, since my place is close to his work.

Then he was so stressed about money after quitting. While I was in Victoria for 4 days, he applied to everything possible. By Tuesday, he got a job driving the little ferry boat to Granville Island, but it paid just as lame as this previous job, $16/hour.

It was to start 10 days later. He had to first take some courses, which cost $1000 and the ferry company would only reimburse him on half of it.

We celebrated our 1 month anniversary. He bought me a bunny mug and made a bunny origami for me. I gave him the bunny card I bought on Valentine’s Day. The card was about two bunnies who do a bunch of cute things together. It fit us perfectly!

We ate a big meal at Sushi Loku. I paid for it. He felt bad. It was a hard time for him.

I wished to the Gods that he finds a good steady job, full time, that allows him to start a business on the side.

He was definitely trying for it too. He said he was inspired to make lots of money after meeting me.

Through a chain of unbelievable events, he got a job offer today with Motorino! At $25/hour, being a bike mechanic for electric bikes, and a bike designer with royalties to gain! Plus he might be able to use his skills as a photographer, as well his experience with developing websites and making videos.

He was so happy, and I was so happy, and Mom was so happy too! And his mom too!

I’m so proud of him for getting to that next level. It’s definitely good effort on his part. I’m also so grateful and amazed that my wish came true! Thank you thank you thank you 🙂

The day before he got his job offer, I asked if he’d like to be my boyfriend. It’s now official haha. We are boyfriend and girlfriend. It’s been less than 5 weeks since we met.

Today he kept saying I’m the one. I hope so. I hope I’m the one for him, and he is the one for me.

I want to wait at least 3, 4 months before I’m fully committed though. I want to know that our honeymoon high is more than just a phase. I hope we will always be attracted to each other, be exciting for each other, and be passionate with each other.

I hope in the near future I move into that nice apartment of his. It’s not new, but it’s still very good. The view is amazing.

I’d be paying a lot more than now though….$1200 + parking. But then, it’s cheap for that location. It’s a good deal. And I’ve wanted to live downtown again. And I’ll get to be with Alex.

 

 

Links for Alex – retirement

https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/40-with-no-savings-retire-a-millionaire

https://twocents.lifehacker.com/what-to-do-when-you-re-40-and-have-nothing-saved-for-re-1665477939

https://www.datalounge.com/thread/9931534-i-have-absolutely-no-savings-or-retirement.

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/02/22/heres-how-much-money-you-should-have-saved-at-every-age.html