@Robert Woodhouse Congratulations. 70 pounds take a certain level of commitment that most people don't have.

For me it's sun screen, but that's a bit purposeful. I grew up in Southern California and that often meant going to the beach, which I hated. There was never anything specific I could point to as a reason, it just always felt horrible everytime my family went to the beach. As a child I used to say that the ocean made me sea sick but my parents insisted that sea sickness happens on a boat and not on a beach. So I avoided the beach as much as I could until a group of friends wound up there in high-school and I was fine, like I had outgrown whatever it was that caused the issue. However the follow-up trip to the beach I was feeling queezy and had a terrible headache again. However I did notice something was different, sunscreen. As a kid my Mom covered me in sunscreen and within 20-30 minutes (the time it took to drive to the beach) I started feeling sick. However I didn't use sunscreen to hang out with friends and just sort of wound up at the beach. I tested the theory by putting on sunscreen and sitting on the couch playing Nintendo, and sure enough within that first half hour I was feeling ill. I don't know what the active ingredient is in sunscreen that causes this and I'm sure there are others who have similar issues and that special sunscreens exist. However I just leave sunscreen to others.

Dress for the job you want!

I actually spent a bit of time thinking about this; who am I, who do I want to be. And how do I show the world the version of myself that I feel on the inside. After a long journey of self reflection I decided on something that says I'm capable and confident, but also refined and put-together. A style I call Rugged Gentleman; it's sophisticated without being stuffy, and practical without being sloppy. An aesthetic that is the perfect intersection of refined sophistication and practical outdoor capability. It's about looking like someone who could equally handle a business meeting or build something with their hands; and do both with confidence and style. Core Philosophy: Smart casual outfits with a tough, outdoors working man edge Quality over quantity - well-made pieces that age beautifully Functional yet refined - everything serves a purpose while looking intentional Masculine without being aggressive - confident and capable Key Elements: Fabrics: Natural materials like wool, cotton, linen, canvas, and leather 9Colors: Earth tones (browns, greens, greys), navy, black, with strategic pops of color Fit: Tailored but not tight - allows for movement and comfort The Vibe: Think MadMen meets outdoor adventurer - someone who could go fishing, attend a business casual meeting, or grab drinks after a conference, all while looking appropriately dressed and authentically themselves. It's sophisticated enough for professional settings but rugged enough to never look out of place in practical situations.

@Víctor Mendoza That's the general idea. I've been going for woody earth scents during the winter; such as oud, sweet tobacco, sandlewood, ect. Now that its spring I'm transitioning to fresher, clean scents like bergamot, vetiver, sage. Then of those selections I will pick the more subtle scents for work and the stronger scents for weekend or going out for drinks. I don't have an exact scent for each season and occasion but I'm narrowing it down. Im also playing with the idea that a winter work scent could also be a spring or fall weekend scent.

@Víctor Mendoza Yeah, thats kind of the vibe I've been going for. Basically I associated winter to cold weather and campfires so heavier wooden scents. Then spring and summer is fresh growth, but instead of flowers I went fruits and herbs.