Inspiration can come from the most unlikely of places.  Case in point, today! 

A friend of my housemates stopped by tonight before heading out to the shooting range. (This is the second person I have chatted with that has wanted to go shooting in the past several weeks.  Is this a trend?) What prompted this somewhat random adventure…is that she has a 30 before 30 list.  The more we talked about her list the more excited I became. I love it when people have dreams and accomplish them.  It reminds me of the person I want to become.  The concept of the "30 before 30" list isn’t new or revolutionary, but it struck a cord with me (…)

Today is the official start of my new year, new beginning, etc…etc…  I’m 30 pounds lighter, single, smoke-free, and relocated.   It is a lot to digest.  Especially, since I have had time to do so (currently taking some much needed vacation time).  There’s a lot I want to accomplish.  Here’s the short list;

• Achieve my goal weight of 220lbs. (20lbs to go)
• Become more active in the Richmond gay community. (more than just being a social butterfly)
• Create more of my own clothing.
• Make this blog a regular hobby.
• Live smoke-free.
• Learn to love myself unconditionally, before I get seriously involved with anyone else. (This is a BIG one)
• Build a strong and successful team of artists at work.
• Get my makeup artistry published.

I need to prioritize and use my time wisely.  It’s funny how the comments and criticisms written on grade school report cards make more sense when you are older.  Many changes have already occurred, while many have yet to begin.

Well, this is all for now… let’s see what happens.

The polo that I’ve been working on is near completion. For the most part, it’s been smooth sailing. There are a couple of things that need tweaking.

Details after the Jump…

For anyone reading this, sorry about the delay in postings.  Life has been complicated to say the least.

Now, I have time to focus on me a little more.  Few people know that I used to study to apparel design at Virginia Tech.  Fashion has always been a passion of mine.  I’ve just never really pursued it long enough to accomplish much.  So in an effort to “find my drive”, I’ve started a new sewing project.

Side note:  I’ve Lost 12 pounds since doing the diet and exercise thing.  Yay Me!!!

The  project details are after the jump:

During my usual morning routine of checking e-mail, blogrolling, and eating cereal, I came across this new Dockers ad.

New Dockers Commercial via Kenneth in the (212)

I agree with Kenneth that the new model is pretty hot, but what really struck me was the song. Thankfully, someone was kind enough to post the song “California Soul” by Marlena Shaw. Here’s the fully track for your listening pleasure…

Now for the next installment my pride weekend adventure…

Time for some pre-game cocktails at JR’s where we met up with my buds Dave and Patrick. We also reconnected with Mike who stayed with us over the weekend…

I know it’s been forever and a day with posting.  I finally had some much needed vacation time.

What did I do on my vacation????

I did what any red-blooded gay male does in the middle of June.  I packed my bags and went to pride.  This year we did DC.  At first, I wasn’t looking forward to it.  Once you’ve done one pride it seems like you’ve done them all.  When I lived in New York I went religously for 2 years, by year three I was over it.  Seriously why the big deal to coordinate your friends, travel to village, sweat while you crane your neck to see a parade you’ve seen one too many times before only to finish the day at the same bars you go to every weekend.

DC has been a similar experience except a little more complicated.  My B.F.F.s tend to be in different parts of the VA and run in different social circles.   Coordinating everyone to meet up always seemed disastrous and someone ended up disappointed. This year was different.  I had a blast…So enough ranting and on to the pics…

One of the great masters of modern fashion is no long with us. 

Sad…

“French fashion king Yves Saint Laurent is applauded by models at the end of his 1994/95 Fall/Winter ready-to-wear collection at the Carrousel du Louvre. Pierre Berge, the designer’s longtime business partner and former romantic partner, has said that Saint Laurent’s gift to fashion was that he empowered women after Chanel had freed them.”

Came across this ad for AMP Energy drink.  Ah the memories…

Source Via Towleroad

I was scanning the blogs today and came across this gem.

Seriously, aren’t there better things to do with  your time and a video camera.

Thanks to The Daily Voice scrounging this one up.