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5. Natalia Brilli Leather Covered Luxe Goodies
Who doesn’t like anything wrapped in black leather? Well yeah Vegans (sorry)!
Even though it may not seem like it, Summer is just around the corner and we’re all going to want to get into those shorts we’ve been longing for for the last 8 months. Before you consider wearing the same stuff you did for the last 5 Summers, think again.
Perhaps it is time to update your outdated cargo shorts & numbered tees (circa Abercrombie & Fitch), your capri pants (unless you’re European, there is no reason you should still have this in your wardrobe) & those god awful Timberland sandals. I’m not saying you can’t wear cargo shorts but there is a time and place for everything, sure wear your cargos when you go hiking cause the pockets will be useful to carry snacks and anything else you may need on your hike.
It has been a while since I’ve written a ‘Behind The Cast‘ post, so I thought this would be a good chance to recap my Olympic experience and how it’s affected me. Where to start? I think it’s fair to say that when Vancouver won the bid for the 2010 Winter Games there were mixed reviews. I myself was excited at the thought of a once in a lifetime experience, having the Olympics right in my ‘backyard’. We all didn’t know what to expect from this momentous event that was about to happen. As Jonny had said in one of our Side Dish webisodes, “It’s like walking into a job where you know what the job title is, but you dont’ know what your duties are.”
The moment the people started pouring into downtown both from the suburbs and from all over the world, the vibe of the city changed and I liked it. I loved how alive and vibrant the city felt filled with pedestrians from every corner you turned. What really surprised me more was my unexpected reaction, I wasn’t expecting this renewed sense of patriotism. Suddenly I was so proud that the world has come to see this beautiful place we call home. Suddenly I find myself watching hockey and actually enjoying every moment of it. Before the games started, I knew nothing about hockey and really had no interest, but as the games progressed so did my understanding of hockey.
It’s no secret that I love bacon and if I could marry it and become Mr. Bacon, I would in a heartbeat! So I’m always on the lookout for bacon flavoured anything just for the fun of it. Many bacon flavored things work but I’m not to sure about the bacon flavored vodka. Apparently there are several drink recipes on Bakon Vodka’s website such as chocolate bacon martini, bacon caesar and a prosciutto wrapped melon shot. If you think about it, some vodkas are distilled from potatoes so teaming it up with bacon should work right?
5. Bottle & Kishu Binchotan (Water Purifier)
Brought to you by Sort of Coal, the Kishu Binchotan is a Japanese white charcoal used to purify water. White charcoal is activated through a controlled burning traditional Japanese process. The set comes with a sleek mouth blown bottle designed by Fragile from Denmark. About $95 at Sort of Coal.
4. ThinkSound’s TS01 & Rain Headphones
An incredible sounding set of headphones with the smallest eco-footprint possible. Made from PVC free cables and renewable sourced wood, these headphones are low in environmental impact while being high on style. About $75-$100 at ThinkSound.
If the harmful effects of smoking to your health isn’t enough to kick you off the habit, here are a few superficial reasons for the vain gay man or any vain person for that matter.
5. Premature Wrinkles
Smoke irritates the eyes causing smokers to squint more which leads to crows feet around the outer corner of the eyes. Because of the repeated action of dragging on cigarettes, smokers develop wrinkles around the mouth and hollowed cheeks. You’d think enough gay men would be non-smokers for this number one superficial reason. We’re so obsessed with youth even more than heteros are as it is, why would you pay for the death-sticks that will make you look older than you really are?
The day has finally arrived and it was only a matter of time before Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx, came out with the men’s version of her ever so popular Spanx. Men tend to hold their weight around their tummy, specially the beer drinks and couch potatoes out there. I exercise regularly but during the winter I also tend to double my calorie intake and do less outdoor activities. I’ve mentioned this before that I felt like a bear in hibernation. If only I could sleep through the winter and wake up in the Spring…. wouldn’t that be nice. That being said, during the winter, I do gain a few pounds and a little help in the midsection would be nice, not so much to deceive a guy into thinking I have a six pack under there but more to be able to still fit into the same clothes I did over the summer. I don’t wanna resort to buying ‘fat pants’ cause this will only encourage me to probably eat more. Bye bye gut spillovers!
There are three different designs for the Spanx for men, a crew neck tshirt, a v-neck & the tank top. Depending on how much control you need or what you are wearing. I don’t particularly have fat shoulders or arms so if I were to wear these, I would go with the tank version. I think the best part of this product is that it helps with posture and supports your back, pretty cool idea specially for people that sit in an office chair all day like me.
See the claims Spanx makes on their website.
PDG (Public Display of Gays). Even though we are fortunate to live in a country where same-sex marriage is legal and a city where gay people are integrated into the rest of society, gay bashing still happens. I can speak first hand when it comes to gay bashing as myself and friends were attacked by several Indo-Canadian males just outside of the Odyssey just a few years ago. I fortunately did not suffer any major injuries from the attack and was not permanently traumatized. Mind you I will always be cautious around drunk straight guys usually in from the suburbs. I believe the more we show affection publicly, the more it will be socially accepted even by close minded heterosexuals. Why is it that heteros can hug, kiss, makeout and grope each other in public and we can’t? If it really offends them to be around gay people then they probably should avoid downtown Vancouver altogether because we’re not leaving and nor will we fear our own safety in the place we call home.
Today, the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) released an anti-homophobia campaign called “Public Displays of Gays”. Here’s what they had to say. View the ads on the second part of the post.
It’s basically an inhaler filled with chocolate powder that you breathe into your mouth to control those cravings. With less than a calorie per ‘whif’ I think this is a great idea. Specially for me because I really don’t want the full chocolate bar… I tend to just take a few bites and my craving is satiated. The system uses particle engineering to form the chocolate particles small enough to be airbourne but is still large enough that it won’t enter your lungs. I know I was thinking that too when it said breathable chocolate… having asthma, I am familiar with inhalers and how they work. So KitKat move over cause who needs to take a break when you can just ‘Take a Breather”. Le Whif also comes in coffee… the caffeine kick without having to drink a cup. Could this be the future? I would actually love to skip lunch and just have a Le Whif of a turkey sandwich or something. Check out their website at www.lewhif.com
More info on Le Whif on the second part of the post.
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