DJ Earworm

I love myself a good mashup. Why be satisfied with just one great song, when you could be listening to two or three or more all at once! In my opinion, the grand master of the mashup is DJ earworm.

(fun fact - did you know that the term eraworm refers to that song or tune that you get stuck in your head that you just can't seem to get rid of?)

Right now you are all probably watching his "United States of Pop 2009" which is all over the internet right now. It is a brilliant combining of some of the most popular songs in the US for 2009. He also did one for 2008 and his mashup of Annie Lennox's songs is amazing! I have included my very favorite DJ Earworm mashup video above. Some Paula, Kelly, and Doobie brothers! It is absolutely brilliant!

For downloads and more information on DJ Earworm, visit his website here:

http://www.djearworm.com/

World Aids Day 2009 – HIV/AIDS in America

World AIDS Day Red Ribbon
Originally uploaded by VJnet

It is December first, which means that it is World AIDS Day. It is today that we pay special attention to a crisis that has ravaged the world’s population since it’s discovery in the 1980s. Millions of people around the world are living with and dieing from AIDS, and more people become infected on an hourly basis. In my Internet news perusal today I found that the message of this year’s World AIDS Day is one of hope. The number of infections has gone down and more people than ever are getting access to and receiving treatment. But my friends, we are in no way out of the woods yet.

I did a little extra research today because most of the statistics I read in the mainstream media were about Africa and the world in general, and while it is true that Africa in particular is the epicenter of this epidemic, I wanted to know what was happening here at home, which is for me the USA. Last February the CDC (Center for Disease Control) published a comprehensive study about HIV and AIDS in America. It is comprised of information gathered form the beginning of the arrival or HIV and AIDS in America trough the year 2007. Being a gay man, I am, of course, interested in the state of my fellow gays, and I was disheartened to discover that between 2004 and 2007 the number of males diagnosed with HIV in America has increased by more than 2000 people. Now granted, this number includes all males, gay and straight, but the CDC also reports that male to male sexual contact is the single largest factor for all people living with HIV and AIDS in America. In 2007, over 200,000 men who have sex with men were living with AIDS in the US.

I also discovered that the age group with the largest number of AIDS diagnoses was between 35 and 39. The average gestation period of HIV developing into AIDS is around 10 years (with no antiviral treatment). This means that gay men between the ages of 25 and 29 are becoming infected with HIV at a higher rate than any other age group. These guys were just being born when the AIDS virus became a crisis and grew up hearing nothing but safe sex and prevention! Why then are we still becoming infected at such an alarming rate?

I think this issue goes deeper than basic ignorance or a lackadaisical attitude, which most people attribute it to. I believe young gay men in America are still struggling with what it means to be gay and how to be gay in our society. It is true that huge strides have been made on the issues of acceptance of homosexuality in the past 10 years or so. The fact that we are fighting now about marriage rights as opposed to civil rights show this, but we, as a society, are still not completely comfortable with people who are attracted to others of their own sex, and therefore, us gays are not comfortable with ourselves.

From the time that we are of age to understand social relationships, we are inundated with sexual and romantic “relationships” being between a man and a woman. Every commercial on TV shows a guy and a girl snuggling up to one another, or a family with a daddy and a mommy smiling on Christmas morning while the presents are being opened. When kids reach their teenage years, people begin to ask, “So, do you have a girlfriend yet?” Everyone just assumes that a normal relationship is a heterosexual one, and we push this on our kids without thinking. While others were out dating through high school, we were left at home secretly looking at gay porn on the Internet – sometimes our only contact with others like us. Young Gay men are left to fend for themselves in discovering what love and sex mean for them.

It is not until usually the college years, when kids start to lead their lives independently, that gay men really begin to explore their sexuality, putting us years behind our straight counterparts. There is a lot of catching up to do. Guys I know call this catch up period the “slut phase”. We go out and have as much sex as possible with whoever will take us. We are so thrilled to finally be getting the attention we have craved for so many years, that when a condom is not to be found, often times we say, “well just this once won’t hurt” and we proceed to grab the desired attention. Unfortunately, we all know that “just this once” is all it takes to become infected.

We can preach prevention and “the more you know” all we want, but young gay men are still going to go out there and try to discover who they are at any cost. Feeling wanted and accepted and finally getting to act on all these feelings pent up inside of us will almost always trump safe sex. It we really want to protect and prevent, we need to not only teach proper prevention techniques, but to also begin addressing these other psychological and social issues.

I am by no means an expert on any of this. I only speak from what I myself, and others like me, have experienced. I am pleased with the progress our society has made in the past few years, but we have a lot of work to do in the years to come. So, on this World AIDS Day, please remember not only the people affected in far away countries, but also the people right here in our own back yard, those living with HIV and AIDS as well as those who could become infected. Open up you hearts and minds. The acceptance and inclusion of even just one person can actually save a life.

"Going Rogue" - He is reading it so we don't have to

Sexy Sara's Memoir, "Going Rogue" hit bookshelves this week and it is the topic of many a conversation. Most people I know will probably not read this book because really, why would we want to delve into all that? But at the same time, there is much curiosity - very similar to slowing down as you drive by a crash sight. We just can't help ourselves when there is the possibility of some wreckage. For all of us who have no plans to ever read "Going Rogue" but can't get rid of that itching feeling of wanting to know how bad it really is, here is your solution. On the website "The Awl" - which I just discovered BTW and will probably go back to explore - author Rudolph Delson is spending the weekend (Saturday Nov. 21 and Sunday Nov. 22) reading Palin's book and blogging live about his thoughts and giving us snippets of the juiciest bits. It is delightful, charming, funny, and a Herculean task that I am so glad i don't have to go through. Check it all out here:

http://www.theawl.com/2009/11/reading-sarah-palin-live-with-rudolph-delson

Warning: This is probably only for those who voted for Obama! But you probably already knew that! :)

I Quit Cable

Swamp TV.
Originally uploaded by James Good

I know this tile may be shocking to some people. In fact the cable guy who disconnected us said, with a mixture of pity and shock, “ I don’t know what I would do without my cable”. I used to think that way too. What on earth would I do without my ever-present source of entertainment? Without my Food Network, my Bravo, or my HGTV (or as we liked to call it, H Gay TV.) Could I survive without my cable?

We made the choice to disconnect when my BF took an internship in Milwaukee. He was going to have to get a place up there while I stayed here in our place in Chicago, therefore requiring us to support two households on an income that previously only supported one. Some tough choices had to be made, and Cable did not make the cut.

It has been almost 2 months now since disconnection day and after the initial shock wore off, I was surprised to find that I could survive without cable! Not only can I live without it, but I really don’t miss it at all! It used to be that whenever I would have a free moment, I would plop down in front of the TV and just turn on whatever it was I could find. I would then be caught up in the boob tube’s evil glow and not move for several hours, therefore zapping any ounce of productivity I may have had. Hours, and sometimes days of my life would be spent this way. Now, however, since I don’t have the simplicity of just clicking to wherever the remote might take me, I have to actively think about how I want to fill my free time. Instead of the panic that I thought this would induce, I found myself being excited about the options opened up to me. I could read a book, or I could watch that movie I have been meaning to, or I start a blog!

Because I now have an active part in my entertainment, I find that I am enjoying myself a whole lot more. I am watching things that I actually want to watch instead of just whatever was on. I have an amazing relationship now with my local video store where, for much less than the price of cable, I am renting those movies that I have been meaning to see and discovering TV shows I never would have seen if I had not sought them out. I am reading books again, finishing projects that have been piling up and just all around more relaxed with my free time.

So to those people out there that must have your 250 channels of high def sports, or your 10 channels of HBO, and your DVR; take a look at what you are actually watching, and if you are actually enjoying it. Then think about what you could be doing instead. If you are bold, then take the leap. Disconnect, and not only save hundreds of dollars a month, but regain control of your entertainment. You might surprise yourself.

Zara on Michigan Avenue

il duomo di Zara
Originally uploaded by jefolo

Not only was this weekend filled with ghosts and ghouls and slutty nurses, but also, along Michigan Avenue, it was filled with people carrying dark blue bags with the word “Zara” on them. Yes, my friends, the European clothing store has arrived in the Windy City!

Yesterday, on a break, I took a little field trip to the new Mag. Mile store, and I was ecstatic at what I found. (I think I piddled my pants a little!) The new store in the heart of the sopping Mecca in Chicago, is everything I would expect to encounter on the continent, only now on my home turf!

I encountered Zara while living in Europe a few years back, and loved the clothes they carried. They were stylish and well made and fell into that category of “European” without carrying it so far as to make me look Italian. I was always sad that there was nothing like it in the states. Later, I heard from like-minded friends in NYC, that they eventually got a branch. The migration had begun, but I knew it would still be a while before the store was able to show its face in the Midwest. This past weekend, though, my wait was over. I will no longer to have to travel to Europe to buy my clothes.

I am a skinny guy who likes to wear clothing that actually fits me. (shock, I know!) American men have fallen into a sad trap of baggy, saggy, slouchy clothes all two sizes bigger than they need to be, and it seems that clothing manufacturers have taken to simply making the fit bigger to accommodate them. It is virtually impossible for me to find clothes that I don’t swim in. It seems that only gay men in the states pay attention to such things as inseams and something called “slim fit”. European men, straight as well as gay, have not only paid attention to style and fit in clothes, but they fully embrace it. And that is why they look so much better than their American counterparts.

Gradually, though, thanks in part to H&M, the European sense of style is catching on here in the states at an affordable price. Zara , now, takes it one step further. This company has clothes with clean lines and has a consideration to fit that is virtually impossible to find in an American clothing store. On top of this, Zara also has an attention to detail that takes their clothes from simply classic, to stylish without screaming “trend”. They also do not shy away from high inseams, high arm-holes, and shirts that follow the line of your body – all things that actually make a man look good in clothes! Note* pleated kakis NEVER make a man look good.

So there is no excuse now, well at least in the bigger metropolitan areas. Good style that you can afford is now as close as your major shopping area. If H&M was to “hip” for you, then Zara has just want you need. I see hope my friends! Hope that one day every American may will look as good as the gays!

Give Me Your Baby!

The pregnant man
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In the course of two consecutive days, I have heard similar stories about babies. Not the ones about how cute they are or how they smell so good, but about how people don’t want them. My boyfriend and I are going to get married this coming summer and soon after that we hope to start a family. That is an understatement. We are verging on desperate to start a family. There is just one small catch – we are both men.

Now these stories I heard, one was a woman in another country who was desperately seeking the morning after pill, currently not available where she lives, to get rid of an early pregnancy, and the other was a young woman who simply got pregnant when she was not expecting to, and mutually made the decision with her boyfriend to terminate. Both these women are well within their rights to do what they will. After all, as one of them pointed out, “it is my body” My question for them, though, is what about MY body?

Due to a simple chromosome, my body is not able to create life, and there is nothing I can ever do about it. My only hope for a baby is to get one from someone who’s chromosome pattern does allow them to have a child. Whether we adopt it, or buy it, or whatever, we must rely on people other then ourselves. We don’t get to make the choices that some women do. Instead, we are at the mercy of these women and their decisions.

What I am struggling with right now is how do I get my liberal mind, that says to these women, “You have every right to do what you want with your body,” to reconcile with my heart, which is crying “I would give anything in the world for a child – how can you be so selfish as to throw away this gift!” I just can’t help but thinking, what if we could take your baby that you don’t want? Give me your baby!

I really don’t think there is a way around my current conundrum. Sometimes your heart and your mind will have to agree to disagree. I am still sad, though, and probably will remain so, thinking about all those women to whom a baby is an inconvenience and a mistake, and then thinking about all those other people out there who are desperate for a child that they can’t physically produce. Everyone has their own reasons for doing that they do and wanting what they want, and one of the beauties of humanity, I guess, is the complexity of these reasons.

Needless to say, my husband to be – who I love more than anything, and who will one day be the greatest daddy – will join me in putting our names on a list, on many lists that will hopefully bring us the joy we desire. And maybe, at the same time, there will be a woman out there who will decide, around the same time, that instead of an inconvenience growing inside of her, that she instead carries the greatest gift she could ever hope to give to another person.

Paloma Faith - "New York"

I stumbled across this song a few weeks ago during one of my web surfing expeditions and thought it was fantastic. Paloma Faith is a British actress and singer, and her debut Album – Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful - drops today (9-28-09) in England. Her debut single was entitled “Stone Cold Sober”, which was released in the UK back in June and got some good reviews form the British press, but I think “New York” is better. You can download this song and others from her album at itunes (have to go to the British store though) I hope we hear more of Paloma on this side of the pond.

*UPDATE*

So I got my hands on her album "Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful", gave it a listen, and it is quite fantastic! It is soulful, melodic, and interesting. It is the perfect album for a lazy, rainy Sunday afternoon while you fold the laundry. bottom line, if you like "New York" you will like the entire album, so go an buy it on itunes!

What to do in Puerto Vallarta

I admit that I have been Quite lax in finishing up my piece about our recent trip to Puerto Vallarta Mexico. I have a few free moments now, so I might as well bang it out while I still have the images of beautiful beaches in my head and the taste of the strongest margarita I have ever had on my palate.

To recap, my BF and I took a trip south of the boarder near the end of August, and I have already told you all about why you should travel to Mexico in the off season, and where you should stay once you get there – well at least where to stay if you are gay in Puerto Vallarta. Now I will tell you what you must do while you are there! Let me preface this by saying that my BF and I are not the kind of travelers to fly someplace to simply sit around for four days. We like to experience as much as we can, so we pack our days full of activity. This may leave you feeling like you need a vacation from your vacation, but it will also guarantee stories and memories for a life time!

Lets start with what to do. Activities! Puerto Vallarta is much more that a party destination for the spring breakers and a resort location for the rest of the world. The city is nestled right in-between the Sierra Madre mountains and the Pacific ocean, and adventure seekers dream! There is hiking and biking and horse riding and boats and parasailing, but we chose to go scuba diving and, the most fun ever – zip lining through the jungle!

Our hotel was instrumental in helping us decide what activities to choose. We told them we wanted to be active, so they pulled out brochures for companies that they have personally tried out and recommended. This is key! Follow the recommendations of your hotel! There are many companies that you can have adventure with, but only a few that will guarantee not only a great time, but your safety!

Our first adventure was scuba diving! Now, neither one of us was certified as a diver, but this company, Chico’s dive shop, offered a one day excursion that included a scuba training session in a pool at a local resort, and then an afternoon of actual ocean diving along with a trained scuba master. This does not give you your scuba certification, but will let you be safe enough to still enjoy an afternoon in the Pacific. I admit that I was nervous about this one, but my BF urged me to try, and the end result was an amazing experience. The instructors were patient and very thorough, and I felt completely safe even before I stepped foot in the pool where we learned how to check out tank levels, and all around how to be safe.. The next step was a trip out to a place called Los Arcos, these rock formations that has lots of sea life to explore. Granted, it was nothing like a dive on a fully established coral reef, but for a first timer, it provided plenty of interest. You are taken out on 2 dives, each in a small group – no more than 5 people – with a dive master who constantly checks on your air supply and your safety as well as points out sea creature – we held a blow fish! – and also took pictures of our adventure with an underwater digital camera. Diving is tricky, and I had a bit of trouble on my first dive. The pressure got to me a little, as well as breathing compressed air for 45 min. But the second dive was spectacular! By then I had gotten the jitters out and could really enjoy what I was seeing! I am so glad that we did this and we both are interested in diving more. Oh, and those pictures they take can be purchased at the end of the trip. It was a little expensive - $40 – but well worth it to have photos of that experience.

As they say, there is no rest for the crazy, so the very next day, we were off again, this time on a high speed boat ride to a small fishing village south of the city where we were picked up by these gigantic jeeps that jostled and bumped us up the mountains to the base camp of Outdoor Adventure – a zip line park high in the Sierra Madre mountains. Now if you don’t know what zip lining is, let me give you a quick explanation. You go to the top of a mountain where you get clipped onto a long cable via various harnesses and rigging, and then proceed to “zip” through the rain forest canopy down these lines having the thrill of your life as well as getting some breathtaking views.

I had gone zip lining while in Belize a few years ago with my family, but this company’s set up in Vallarta was far superior. For one, their guides are top notch! Not only are they highly trained, but they have amazing senses of humor and create an atmosphere of fun and excitement the entire day! By the end of your 2 hours in the trees, you feel like you have made new friends! Also, the rides down the lines were spectacular – long and fast, and some straight into a pool made by a fresh mountain river. There is more I can describe about our Outdoor Adventure, but you will be better by trying it yourself. I can guarantee it will be some of the most fun you will ever have! They too take photos of your experience that you can buy at the end of the trip – again $40, and again well worth the money.

Once again, I have run out of time. I still need to tell you where to get the best food and the best deals while shopping. I guess that means there will be one more installment, so stay tuned! In the mean time, check out the websites of Chico’s Dive Shop as well as Outdoor Adventures, which is part of a tour company called Vallarta adventures. Discounts are available at both sights if you book on line!

Silly Boy!

This is my new obsession! My BF gave me a copy of this song on a mix CD - yes he is sweet like that - I heard it and right away did some digging into it. It is by a new artist out of the Netherlands called Eva Simons. You wouldn't immediately know that though if you You Tube "Silly Boy" The first hit that comes up credits this amazing song to Lady Gaga and Rihanna. Evidentaly this song was leaked onto You Tube and because a huge success there, but credited to the wrong artist! Finally though people are beginning to understand that Lady Gaga and Rihanna have nothing to do with this song (other than similarities hair style and clothing option in the video) Can't wait to hear what else Eva comes out with. Click here to visit her official website! http://www.evasimons.com/en/cms/website.php

Puerto Vallarta - Where to stay if you're Gay!

casa cupula puerto vallarta
Originally uploaded by vo25

OK, So let me tell you about this great place we stayed while in Puerto Vallarta last month. I previously mentioned that we booked our flight and hotel on Orbitz.com and found a great deal on this luxury gay boutique hotel called Casa Cupula. We basically got our room, which turned out to be huge, (beautiful marble shower for two, entertainment system with ipod jack and kick ass speakers, in room safes) for half the price because we were staying during the low season, and this also meant that we were practically the only guests! Because there really was no one else around, they gave us a free upgrade to a larger room! A canopied King Bed!My two most favorite things about this place was, one, their amazing level of service, and two, how luxurious the place looked and felt! – yes, I am that shallow some times. The staff at Casa Cupula are top-notch. They did everything they could to make sure we had the best time while we were there, from making us this amazing spiced coffee in the mornings, to even calling art galleries all around town looking for a specific art piece that we saw in a window and wanted at the best price. We thought that because there were so few guests that they would maybe cut down on the staff, or not put all the chairs out around the pool, or what not, but it was quite the opposite. Everything was impeccably maintained, and the staff was literally at our beck and call. We were always greeted with a smile and genuine inquiries after our time around town. They also were key in guiding us to the best restaurants, beaches, bars, and tours, and made a lot of the arrangements for us. It literally felt we were staying with friends, only with Spanish accidents!Now combine that level of service with an amazing facility, and you have vacation paradise. The old part of Puerta Vallarta is old buildings and cobbled streets built on the hills of the Sierra Madre Mountains, and Casa Cupula is perched along the side of one of these hills, in and among dense tropical greenery. When you look out form one of the terraces, or even better, from the stunning rooftop infinity pool, you get the most amazing view out to the ocean. This more than makes up for the fact that it is not along the beach, and requires an uphill hike each day back. (We honestly didn’t mind the hike, though, and liked that we were away from the “hot spots” and could have some quiet.) When you can pull yourself away form the views, you are then met with equally stunning visions of traditional Mexican architecture with a modern design twist – both interesting and stylish. Not only was our room more than we expected, but the public areas were equally above standard. There was beautifully maintained tropical plants and flowers surrounding the pools, plush and modern furnishings in the open-air lounges, and dining areas, and levels upon levels of terracotta tiled terraces.
During our stay there, we felt like those people you see in the travel shows and magazines who can afford the best there is. In real life, we are not those people, and during the high season, we would lot be one of those people either. But because we traveled when no one else wanted to (recession anyone?) we became our fantasies for a week.I could go on and on, but I suggest you simply log on to their website and see the photos for yourself. Or better yet, give them a call and book a stay. I guarantee you’ll love it!

http://www.casacupula.com/

Travel tip: When you land in Puerto Vallarta and exit customs and all that, there is a row of booths marked taxis. Taxi drivers have to pay a tax to be able to go to and from the airport (or rather you pay it for them), and to regulate that, you pay at these booths ahead of time, receive a slip of paper proving you have paid, and then you hand that paper (which also has your destination on it) to your driver, who will then take you where you need to be. It is actually kind of nice knowing that this process is all regulated, so you don’t really have to worry about getting to the right place or paying too much. Remember that what you pay at the booth does not include tip, so if your driver is awesome, like ours was, then give him some pesos at the end.

Puerto Vallarta - You CAN travel in a recession!

Last week my BF and I took a little trip to Puerto Vallarta Mexico. I know, I know. Mexico in August? It’s the rainy season, and when it is not raining, it is swelteringly hot! All true, yes, but Mexico in August also means off season discounts! Get this. We got two round trip plane tickets from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta and a four night stay for two in a fantastic hotel for around $1100 – total!

We are in a recession folks, and even though those smart people on TV and in the papers are telling us that things are looking up, money is still tight around this household and looks like it is going to stay tight for a while. But that shouldn’t mean that we all have to sit around home and have game nights, (as fun as those are.) It seemed like the magic word this summer was “Staycation”, and as much of a great marketing spin this is, it is also so limiting - making people believe they can only afford to stay home, when in fact there is a lot of bargains out there to be had if you just take a little time to look.

Airlines and hotels around the world are desperate right now for people to use their services and are offering tremendous discounts. My suggestion on where to begin is one of the big online travel sights such as Orbitz or Travelocity. These sights are easy for both the companies and the individual to use in order to get what they want, and even if you don’t find the deal you are looking for, they are still a great place to get a list of reputable hotels and etc. all in one place. They also compare prices for different airlines so you can choose the exact right flight for you, and you can book everything all at once! Time is money after all!

For our Mexico trip I used the Gay and Lesbian Travel section of Orbitz.com. This is an amazing tool for the gay traveler. They have a map of the world, and you simply click on the country that you want to visit, (I had to contain myself) and they will then show you all the gay friendly places in that area to stay. A gay friendly place was very important to us because we did not want to have to worry about getting the stink eye from other travelers when we would hold hands or – gasp! – kiss! We wanted to be able to simply relax and be ourselves. (and for us that means kissing!)

Orbitz provides you with a quick link to each Hotel’s individual website, and I poured over each one searching for not only the best price, but also the place where I thought we would be the most comfortable. I finally decided upon a place called Casa Cupula, and if I don’t say so myself, I made a rock star decision. I will tell you all about this amazing hotel soon, as well as all the fantastic stuff we ate, saw and did in this fantastic city!

Pure Delight!

A gift for you. These guys, and particularly this performance make me beam with joy!

If you are interested, some background info.

This group is called Ambassadors of Harmony, and are the 2009 champions of the BHS (Barbershop Harmony Society) International competition. They are a group based out of St. Charles, Missouri.

Why do we love the P Runway?

Project Runway's Tim Gunn & Heidi Klum!
Originally uploaded by beastandbean

What better topic for my inaugural post, than the ever wonderful, the ever addictive, the ever fabulous, Project Runway? I have seen every single episode since that infamous first season, and I just can’t stop! I have watched Wendy Pepper cry, Santino be loud, and have savored every runway meltdown. This year, though, the show made it’s controversial switch from Bravo, to Lifetime. I was very apprehensive last year when the network change was announced. Would my beloved show loose it’s, no pun intended, style? Would all the judges, and most importantly, Tim, all be back? And seriously, LA? The undisputed capital of fashion is New York people!
Regardless of all these concerns, I am still a hardcore fan, so last week, I sat down in front of my TV, flipped the channel from the fabulous Bravo to that station with all the Nora Robert’s movies and held my breath. The familiar music began, the designers were introduced one by one, and before I knew it, I was pulled right back where I had been every other season premier. Ladies and gentleman, out P Runway, is the same old, glorious fashion fun as it always was. All our favorites are back, the format is the same, and even though they are in LA, it is really the challenges, the catfights, and the catwalks that we care about, and they are all just as delicious as they have always been.
I read the next day that this premier was one of the most watched episodes of Project Runway ever! It seems that all the P Runway fans did like me and tuned in. But just what is it that makes us all come back each season no matter what station it is on? I personally think that it is the fact that the show is predictable – in a good way! There is a set format, right from the beginning, and they don’t deviate even an inch. There is always a quirky mix of personalities and aesthetics among the chosen designers. Then each week they get a new and interesting challenge. Some of them create something wonderful, and some of them, well, don’t. But there is always juicy commentary from the judges. Inevitably a contestant cries. Someone is in. Someone is out. Auf Wiedersehen. Kiss, kiss. “Collect your things from the workroom”. Then we do it all again the following week, till it all builds up to the shows at Bryant Park by which time we are on the edge of the seat scrutinizing every stitch and fabric choice. And finally there is a winner – the end! It all gets tied up with a nice sequenced bow!
So each season, we sit back down and know exactly what we are getting. It is tried and true. No guess work involved. I don’t know about you, but my life is anything but predictable, so when I can sit with my bowl of ice cream, and not have to worry about anything at all, then I am all in! And if it has some fabulous clothes to boot, even better!
I am currently writing this on a Thursday at 9:45p, 8:45p central, which means that I have a date with my remote in 15 minutes. We will have to talk more P Runway later. Of course we will! It’s one of my favorite things!