I started the week preparing to give a 20 minute demonstration on how AI can be used to augment Army Individual Task development. (I am an Instructional Designer/Training Developer) Three months of work in a group (each of us tasked to demonstrate a different aspect of how AI can be used in course development, lesson plans, evaluation, testing and so on.) Numerous changes in how we were going to present to senior leaders. Twenty minutes to present, demonstrate, and allow for questions. People ahead of me went long and I was second from the end. I had five minutes. FIVE minutes. 300 seconds. I adjusted fire very well I will add. But... I was dressed exceptionally well. Brown loafers, grey slacks, white Collars and Co polo, blue blazer. Blue Boston Scally cap to top it off.

And there it is! The title that I've happily struggled on paper and orally for four years! I'm officially a PhD (Dr Luis Maia de Freitas). Last week, 18th of September, I successfully defended my dissertation in ancient cities in Greco-Roman Syria and Mesopotamia while employing Homi Bhabha's concepts of hybridity and the third space. Not only the topic was a hard one, but the experience of researching and writing at a level of a PhD opened various opportunities to showcase my research internationally, as well as enhancing my current skills for both the academic and industry worlds. Most importantly, throughout this positive journey is the amount of contacts and friendships I will keep them for life, from supervisors to PhD colleagues and friends; from entrepreneurs to scholars. That is what makes a PhD journey fulfilling, and not just sitting down and do your research, where having a life balance helps you to store energy to absorb more knowledge. In sum, between the 1st of July 2021 until the 18th of September 2025 (and with a six month corrections lasting until March 2026), here's a breakdown of my journey beyond the thesis: Self-funded my PhD by working part-time at a restaurant to prepare and serve food, and other jobs as a teaching assistant, cover supervisor and student leader to deliver workshops, mark assessments and supervising pupils to collect and invest my pocket-money; Participated in 6 international conferences and organised, as well as spearheaded 3 of them to share different topics in ancient history and classics towards 500+ speakers and attendants, including scholars and PhD candidates; Created PhD Lounge podcast since the 29th of June 2021, leading me to two awards: Outstanding contributor for the PGR community of Swansea University and to the top 40 best PhD podcast content. Had chats and made friends with different PhDs across the world, and continuing to do so to increase my outreach internationally; Three industry placements in education and corporate social responsibility community projects: The Brilliant Club, Rewise Ltd (still working there), and MFL Languages (will start soon).

Last time I gathered this pasture I forgot to get a picture, I was better dress then. Today I'm wearing a sleeveless shirt, I cut myself, from Levi. Jeans are Wrangler, boots by Honcho. Spurs are a custom set out of old files, and hat is a Stetson. I have on an ALICE belt to carry a canteen of water, which rides well when in the saddle.

Are there any hat guys on here? I bought a Sterkowski trilby recently but haven't worked up the courage to wear it outside the house. I also have a couple of flat caps but don't feel real comfortable wearing them out either. I'm getting pretty thin on top and really want to lean in to wearing hats moving forward. Anyone in the same boat?

Good morning gentlemen, When I was growing up as a kid we wore pajamas. As I got older I always thought pajamas as for kids and old men clothing. And I'm sure myself and many of us went through that commando period of sleeping all natural. Then there was the period of wearing sweat pants or shorts to bed. So one day not too long ago, I was re evaluating my life, style, wardrobe, I was looking at clothes online and I saw these men in pajamas and matching robes. My first immature impression was “ man, they moved into grandpa status at an early age.” But then for some reason I kept looking at these pajamas and robes. Then I was listening to one of the pod cast about gentleman’s sleep wear and they were talking about men’s pajamas. I kept thinking “ I can’t sleep in that I would feel constrained!” But then I was like “ Okay, I am going back to that to that negative common rationale of what everyone is doing.” So I made a decision that I was going to give it a try. So I went to Walmart and found a pair of men’s pajamas, thinking “ I’ll get a cheap set so if I don’t like them I am not out a lot of money.” So I bought a pair and that night I put them on. To my surprise I was not only comfortable but it was like I had the best sleep in a long time. Now, my first impression was “ I was just really tired.” So the next night I wore them again. And I continued to wear them and I was sleeping more comfortable at night. I then was like “ Man, this is amazing.” Now I started thinking I want to get some more but better quality pairs of pajamas and get matching robes to put on instead of the old robe that I had for years that most of the time hung up in the closet. So I I found a couple of sets in Satan and flannel for colder nights. But what I found out is this. I use to shower throw on some sweat pants and a old logo shirt ( that is what I use my old logo shirts for now) and read, lounge around the house, maybe watch a movie or something. But now after showering and putting on my pajamas and matching robe, I feel so relaxed and comfortable at home. I even have a pair of nice house slippers instead of the socks, flip flops, or bare foot method that I use to do,