As I started this journey, and I actually knew this before but was too stubborn to realize this, that you do not always have to be right, you do not always have to have a voice especially when it does not directly concern you, and that your opinion is just that an opinion. Too many times, we feel that we have to speak in order to be recognized or to have value and that is just the opposite; what you do is you create is unwanted favor. You become that person that people try to avoid, that person that people talk about, of that person people dread that when there is a function that you are invited, you might think that you are the life of the party but are actually the death of the event. As ladies and gentlemen. what people are attracted to is that when you are present you are there, but you are, mysterious to them because you are a person that have very little words that when you do speak people are drawn in and will lean in to listen to what you have to say. When you enter a room be it a business meeting, a special event, or just walking in any environment, you should be noticed not by your loud fragrance that you put on that arrive two minutes before you did, or because they heard you walk in the room and everybody now is wandering who invited you. or because your outfit is so loud or inappropriate that you became the focus of conversation No, people are drawn to you because when you walked in the environment, your aura made you known, your confidence is displayed. people automatically are drawn to you, and when you are present and people are talking; you are listening without listening to respond, but you are listening to underhand, when you do engage, people are quiet and intentive, people lean in slightly to catch every word that you say. Stop trying to be the life of the party, stop trying to get your opinion in every conversation, stop thinking that you have to debate everything that someone says. You are only making a reputation that you do not want.

Another hot day expected, though not as hot as yesterday 44C (111F). Currently it is 23C (74F) at 0930 with an expected top of 37C (99F). We have similar heat in the mid to high 30’s (90’s) until Sunday when a cool change is supposed to come through. As such today is another exercise in what I can wear to keep cool. Todays outfit consist of; M.J. Bale Bradley Linen Shirt in Cobalt Blue Superior Staple Chinos in Sand Brixton Brood Snap Cap in Washed Navy/Aluminium Anson Seal Blue Strap on a Traditional Buckle in Gun Metal Ecco Street Tray Classic Sneaker in Navy OTAA Penguin Socks in Blue OTAA Anchor Bracelet in Navy SOTD - ADG Parfum WOTD - Islander Greenport in Grey and Sky Blue

Because of snow day, I am a little behind in my cooking for my students, but here is what all I whipped up this week

This outfit was built around the new OTAA Portifino Peony Bouquet Tie I recieved Friday. I have taken the morning off from work as I have a couple of medical follow up appointments. Doesn’t mean I can’t still dress well 😉 Today’s outfit consists of M.J. Bale Ballard suit in. Denim Blue Charles Tyrwitt Semi-Cutaway Collar Egyptian Cotton Prince Of Wales Check Shirt in Lilac Purple OTAA Portifino Peony Bouquet Tie OTAA Meerkat Lapel Pin OTAA Bond Silver Tie Clip OTAA Anchor Bracelet in Navy TrendHim stone bracelet MJ Bale 4 corner pocket square Ecco Melbourne Slip-Ons in Amber Anson Light Brown strap on a Traditional buckle in Silver SOTD - Montale Intense Cafe WOTD - Seiko Speedtimer SSC 913P (Clark Kent)