I know my team kind of sucks, but when it comes down to it…

Halloween fans, we really need to not step foot in Hobby Lobby because (1) they’re actively donating to anti-LGBTQ+ causes and (2) they literally don’t even sell Halloween decor because they think it’s evil

Maybe this month I’ll finally receive my House of Bō order I placed in early February

Between doing HIIT cycling and today’s heavy leg day, I feel muscles in my lower body I didn’t even know existed _(:3」∠)_

Found out The Boyfriend enjoys rhubarb notes in perfume, which sounds to me like permission to get a bottle of Heretic’s Rhubarb Thief…

Adventures in perfume antiquing: the small dabber bottle of Tabu I bought vs the comically huge bottles I found in the outdoor section 💀

Ohhhhhhh it’s a dog reference……

✨expletives✨

Ordered a deep tissue massage gun and body oil at my surgeon’s recommendation for scar treatment and it took a long moment before I realized why my tracking information had *filtered items for privacy.*

Reading a book about homosexuality in films and this chapter diving into Dr. Phibes reminds me that (1) I should rewatch Dr. Phibes, and (2) I should get samples of the two film-inspired perfumes from Hex Mundi.

Flashback to the only Star Wars cosplay I’ve done (and should resurrect) #maythefourth #starwars

Debating between 30 and 60 minute interval cycle training and debating how much I want to suffer today

リオヌヴィらくがき

My neighbor, after having a few drinks and plotting to join our The Mummy themed Halloween build: wow, you guys are intense Me: Yeah; I’ve been learning Arabic Him: Wtf

Having the neighbor over this weekend for some drinks to discuss combined Halloween plans (yes we’re insane and already planning our build). He says, Mind if the kids come over? We say sure. And now The Boyfriend and I are pulling art off our walls.

The quiet bliss of a hot shower, warm blanket, and spooky movie after a long day 🖤

Small project of the day: found this (ugly) advent calendar cabinet at an antique fair for a few dollars. Paint job was meh, cabinet doors had various Christmas imagery. Heavy wood and solid build, so a quick repaint and buff on the knobs means I have a nice little apothecary drawer.

Swapping today’s leg day for cycling because I’m no longer able to ignore a tweak in my oblique when it’s stabbing me repeatedly while I’m trying to deadlift This is my clear reminder to pick up my yoga habits again

New cocktail smoker. Seems to work. 😅 Cocktail tonight is an Aperol Negroni (sub Campari for Aperol)

Absolutely unable to focus on work because I’m daydreaming of my upcoming perfect weekend (moderate weather and zero plans)

リオヌヴィ

Thunderstorm! ٩(◕‿◕｡)۶

おまけ漫画あとちょっとで終わる…終わったら発送に入るのでお待ちください！！

Very pleased to report the photograph cleaned up nicely! Also replaced the bulbs and knob on the lamp and it works like a dream! It’s so silly and I love it.

Today’s antique scores: a fun art history book, an addition to my Hot Victorian photo collection, and the coolest damn 1960s bar lamp.

Oh I won thrifting today

ORCHID 0326 #photographersofblueysky #orchids #lightpaint

Seeing far, far too many cis people delighting in transphobia today because they think it’s okay if it’s directed at Jenner. It’s not.

hey if you're feeling mentally all over the place it's nice to read a book

Found an MM romantasy novel, got hopes up, turns out the MF Book 1 is required for the lore Tragic

#SOTD is Chelsea Staircase by Thin Wild Mercury. My instant favorite in their New York collection, this is a rich and earthy Earl Grey, lightly sweetened, melding effortlessly into sun-warmed wrought iron. Incredible atmospheric that feels like a comforting moment of déjà vu.

Grabbed a travel perfume from my spring tray on my way out this morning. Had a moment of regret when my assistant asked what I was wearing and I quietly confessed, “Flower Porn.”

Hmmmm I rarely make it to the cinema, but I confess as a Lady Gaga slash horror fan gay man, Mother Mary has my attention.

Any perfume house that does zodiac inspired scents and then makes Capricorn a jasmine bomb or sickly gourmand owes me $5 for misrepresentation

Oh, felt that earthquake. Just enough to wiggle the sofa a bit.

Back to the gym after ??? weeks of pneumonia and recovery. Did a steady 20 miles on the stationary bike at 50% intensity. Lungs feel pretty good!

Gay Sunday brunch: protein pancakes and mimosas (hold the orange juice)

Thunderstorm outside, blanket on, scented candle lit, spooky movie starting. Perfect evening.

Insomnia, my beloathed

It’s Friday! Time for a cocktail. Red Raider: 2oz bourbon (I used Buffalo Trace) 0.5oz orange liqueur 0.5oz grenadine 1oz lemon juice I only had blue curaçao so mine turned out to be a Purple Raider, lmao

Oh! Oh! Lightning! The weather gods are taking mercy on our deceased AC unit. 🥲

It’s been in the upper 80s (°F) and our ancient AC finally perished. Find me sipping ice cold Sauvignon Blanc and wilting on the sofa with a hand fan.

It’s heeeeeeeere ~ ✨

“I will NOT sacrifice the Oxford comma. We've made too many compromises already; too many retreats. They assimilate the em dash and we fall back. They capture ‘not just X but y’ and we fall back. Not again. The line must be drawn here! This far, no further!”

SOTD on a 85°F Easter Sunday is Glossier You Fleur. Despite the name, this is a surprisingly non-floral, salted skin musk on me. Osmanthus and apricot skin lend a soft, not too sweet fruity element.

Family out on a hockey game. The extent of my hockey knowledge is summed up by the fact I’m wearing a Hollander Metros shirt.

Tried a white Sangiovese for the first time. Interesting. Opens with citrus minerality, quickly softens to a buttery banana finish. Easy to drink even if not my usual preferred palate.

Local Grocery Outlet has Alocasia Frydeks?? I don’t need one I don’t need one I don’t need one

Watching Jeopardy and I’m yelling at the final Jeopardy questions involving gothic lit and/or Walt Whitman (more than I expected)