I think this is a great read, and one that we can learn from.
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It’s all about the socks
Meghan Trainor may sing about it being all about the bass, which could be true for women, but for men, with the experiences I have had this past few days, I would say it is all about the socks.
Let me explain.
I was at Stitch it at Promenade on Sunday and there was a young man (thought he was 20 but he was 15) and he was having a suit tailored. While I was in the change room she was trying to explain to him about the cut of the pant and how it needs to be a bit shorter. She told him, “go out and buy a really cool pair of socks so when you sit down they show.” I don’t think he believed her, but it does appear to be the way it is. She was telling him she has clients that spend $18-$25 on a pair of socks.
I have a friend who travels often for business. He is active on social media and loves to post photos (food) and his sock photos. (all photos are with the permission of my friend).
It was further confirmed today at my office. I walked into one of the offices and my boss was sitting talking to my co-workers. He was wearing an attractive pair of socks with his suit. I commented on the socks and repeated my story from the weekend. He had a funny story to share about the suit he was wearing, and my comment was, “at least you have attractive socks on”.
So, it is not about the bass for men, it is clearly all about the socks.
Take a look around your office or your holiday party in the coming weeks, and I am sure you will see for yourself.
Baby steps
As I mentioned in my post yesterday I have been making a serious conscious effort to not share everything on Facebook. For someone that had been used to posting several personal posts a day, it is hard. It is a conscious choice and I am not bound by it. If I want to start sharing again, in the way I used to, I can do it any time…or not.
Two things happened to me today that would have sparked posts on Facebook, but instead I will write about them in this forum.
For those of you who “follow” me, you know that earlier this year I had a mango vs. thumb battle in which thumb lost badly. I did post photos and my visit to the McKenzie Health ER department that my mother had to drive me to because it was a very bad slice through my thumb.
One of the not so funny parts of that event was that I didn’t have band aids in my apartment. The concierge came up with a first aid kit but wouldn’t enter my suite, so there we were, standing in the hallway while she was trying to stop the bleeding (unsuccessfully). Lesson learned, I now have a first aid kit and band aids. Which came in handy this morning.
I didn’t sleep well last night and was very tired this morning while making my lunch for work. I have been making huge salads for lunch every day, combined with homemade salad dressing. While cutting my cucumber…well, I don’t really want gross anyone out, but let’s just say, my “peter pointer” finger got in the way of the slicing. Thankfully an ER visit was not needed, but needless to say, I had band aids and poly sporin and have made use of both at work today. I am afraid to take the band aid off. I will wait until I get home tonight.
Fast forward to lunch time. I am sitting at my desk, enjoying my beautiful salad I made this morning and of course I dropped two pieces of lettuce on my brand new, first time worn satin top. Yes, if you know how to get oil stains out, I would love some advice on that. Stains are not something new to me, but I am in an office and putting water on my new shirt doesn’t really look that attractive.
Lunch time over…salad was very good. Need to find new things to add to my salad. My current additions are feta cheese and sunflower seeds. Shoot some ideas my way.
Thanks for reading, I appreciate it.
L
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