After being in Class A need a shower and change. Had to get stuff ready for next week I interviews and a chiropractor appointment after work. Charles Tyrwhitt sage linen shirt with rolled sleeves over Vertx dark wash jeans. Brown Anson belt with silver buckle and brown Justin boots. Monterey Kitty Hawk blue dial watch. Scent Reserve inspired by Green Irish Tweed which is close clone to the Misson Fragrance Courage worn earlier.

Remember the really awesome Allen Edmonds boots I thought I bought on eBay? Apparently the guy accidentally listed them twice and they sold off of the other listing just before I “purchased” them. Oh well, I got my refund today. I’ll keep looking. Darn, those were nice boots!

Had several things going on last week and the beginning of this week, not letting pressure become an excuse. But there is always someone that will make or brighten a day , week, or moment. I received a package from a great gentleman and friend yesterday that had this beautiful hat inside among other items. And this was not because he had to but rather because he wanted to and he always said and showed that he respected me. And this is what true friendship and a true gentleman is. People can say it’s to hot to wear a hat like this, I do not care, I am grateful for this wonderful gift.

Yesterday's festivities went very well, though a bit more poignant that I expected. Logan started his day by going back to his elementary school (k-5 for him), along with many of his classmates from the same school and grade. This is a way of trying to motivate the 5th grade class on their continued journey. As Logan transferred to a different high school to enroll in an advanced program with HS/college classes mixed, it meant leaving many friends behind. While they all stayed in the same area, not seeing folks on a daily basis who you enjoyed seeing for K-8 grades is a major change. It became clear to him how many more friends he had in the old high-school path vs. his current high school and it stung a bit. Just as he was lamenting this to me after the graduation ceremony, his girlfriend of three years surprised him by showing up. This was very well timed to make him realize he did make some incredible new relationships at this school. The other change, which I told him is 100% his decision, is that he is not going to the AA degree ceremony today. When he learned it would be about 3 hours long (and they usually run longer), he was burnt out. I get it and the attainment of the degree is what really matters, not some unknown dean handing you a blank piece of paper (most placed stopped trying to hand out the actual degrees decades ago given the number of errors). That decision invited me to be a bit more casual today. This was mostly a self-crafted outfit, and many items have a small pattern. I know this is not the normal approach to multiple patterns, so I very much invite feedback. The linen vest already had some fun creases before I got into the office, despite it having cotton in it. Alas... • Shirt — DS-032 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A classic CT Prince of Wales check in ocean blue with yellow and dark blue accents. The French cuffs with adjustable button add a touch of elegance, while the 5" point collar provides a perfect frame for today's tie. Cotton construction ensures all-day comfort through meetings and dinner alike.