The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog.
Here’s an excerpt:
600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 2,500 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have taken 4 years to get that many views.
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On any given day I’ll walk by a dozen gyms/yoga studios/fitness centers and the like. Of course I always promise myself that one day I am going to be one of those people avidly working out day after day. But alas, I am more the “order take-out and bitch about being out of shape” kind. Although I do get myself to a yoga class every now and again, I don’t work out nearly as much as I should. But there was a time in my life when I did. Where is this rambling going? Where else, but the topic of…
WORK OUT WEAR
In late September a reader, “Shirtless in the City” asked me about this very topic in response to my post about which clothes need to be retired and when. He said he creates a gym pile for clothes that are no longer suitable for outings and/or work. I will almost always say that when it comes to clothing you get what you pay for so spend your money wisely. On the contrary however, when it comes to work out attire you don’t have to break the bank. Just make sure you are comfortable and wearing breathable material. But of course try to wear something that accentuates your best body features. When it’s time to sweat you still need to be cautious. It is ok to wear and older T-shirt and a pair of worn sweats or shorts. However, in terms of gym clothes; holes, rips, stains, and wrinkles need not apply. Just because you are at the gym and getting sweaty does not give you carte blanche to look like hell. And let’s be honest, what kind of people go to the gym? Usually young, fit, sexy, tan people, (the fat pieces of crap are at home on the couch just thinking about how they wish they had the discipline to work out). So you never know who you might meet. You wouldn’t want to unexpectedly run into your boss or a crush looking unkept or dare I say gauche.
Quick Aside: Please don’t wear spandex pants unless you are a runner, a cyclist or have a body that could be seen on the cover of Men’s Fitness
Today was one of those perfect New York City Sundays. After I woke up late, I had brunch with friends and enjoyed the beautiful weather while walking down The Highline. Not surprisingly it was very crowded, but that’s OK because I got a lot of people watching accomplished. Everywhere I go I observe a lot of men from all walks of life wearing…
CONVERSE SNEAKERS
I have to say, these shoes are a bit of an enigma to me. I read an article about these popular kicks that said 60% of all Americans own or have owned a pair of “Chuck Taylors” as they are lovingly called, in their lifetime. Personally, I never owned pair and can say with much confidence I never will. I know so many men who swear by them and I never understood why. I am scared to even write this but I find them so unattractive. There is something about them Americans love. As every man has the right to express his individuality, there just have to be some guidelines. Please do not be caught dead wearing Converse sneakers in anything other than work out gear or jeans. One of my biggest pet peeves is when I see men in tuxedos at their weddings wearing Converse sneakers. When did that become allowed or even cute for that matter? It seems that Converse sneakers are not only here to stay, but are becoming as much a symbol of American culture as tailgate parties, Black Friday, and apple pie. The “All Star Chuck Taylor Converse Sneakers” are unisex, come in several different shapes, colors, and are appropriate for all ages. I suppose this is why they have stood the test of time. If you are going to wear them; good luck. All the same, before you decide to incorporate Chuck Taylors into your wardrobe, weigh the pros and cons.
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