Back in November 😬 @Antonio Centeno sent me a very nice thank you for supporting the group as a premium member. When I received it I was both shocked and perplexed... Shocked at the generous gift, and perplexed with how to best use it. Now to explain: Some of you may know I'm in the middle of a weight loss journey that started at 570 pounds in August 2024. As of today I've lost 217 pounds, with about 93-123 pounds remaining to get to my goal range. I found Antonio's channel when I started shopping for new clothes, trying to figure out who I am stylistically. The gifts, by the way, are a Navy Silk Knit Livingston Tie, Stainless Tie Bar, and Berlin Paisley Pocket Square from The Dark Knot. Needless to say, in this transitional period, suits have not been a part of my current wardrobe, hence the conundrum... I've finally decided what I'm going to do with these gifts, and I hope that I'm doing them justice. When I stabilize in that goal range, I'm going to celebrate by, among other things, getting my first proper suit, in dark grey herringbone, with an equally suitable pair of Chelseas to go with it... @Antonio Centeno , thanks again for the gift. I really appreciate it. I'll be sure to share the milestone with the group when I reach it.

Well about 2 weeks after I purchased 2 hats from the worlds oldest hat makers (Lock & Co). They have arrived!! 🎉. I had asked for the Panama hat to have the band changed from Black to Brown as it is a better color for my complexion. This is what took the extra time. My buddy who purchased 2 hats as well received them back in the states before we even left London!! They obviously have the customer service experience figured out!! Looking forward to wearing them and being a small part of the Lock & Co history of customers!!

Yesterday I did a self evaluation of the year so far, overall I did well. There are a couple of things that I need to follow up on but they are still in line with my goals. What I am surprised is how my de digitizing has not only improved my life but put me ahead of the game in so many ways. Am excited as to how I have grown over the year from going analog. I feel empowered and encouraged.