Solid Game

Many of my friends find it strange that I sometimes head out on a night alone. I usually declare that “I am a one man Wolfpack tonight” on my Facebook status. Lots people find it uncomfortable just…chillin’ by themselves. Being the lone wolf is not a new state of being for me. When I first moved to Cape Town I had very few friends. I found that I had to get out there to make connections. This strategy has since paid off. There are several advantages to being a One Man Wolfpack. Let’s talk about a few today.
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I woke up early, ironed my shirt. Picked out my tie. Assembled the killer combo. Strolled to work with a swagger only a dude with a suit can swing. Walked into the office..paused gave the receptionist a nod and a wink.

<Receptionist> Nice suit…? *smiling*

<Blade>  Why thank you mizz…

…..

<Colleague> didn’t think you ACTUALLY suit up

<Blade> …bro…if you think you can’t …the you are probably right.

<Colleague> …that doesn’t even make sense

<Blade> ….if you were suited up it would.

And so began a legendary day.

I love suits. I don’t have very many but my collection is growing. I James Bond is currently my favourite suit guy second only to Barney Stinson who believes suiting up is a way of life. Following International Suit Up Day coming up on the 13th of August, I decided to do some research on the net about choosing a suit. Choosing a suit isn’t as straight forward as you might think. There are several things to take into consideration, body size/shape, fabric, suit style etc. Hope fully this post will give you a clearer idea on what to do when trying to get a suit.
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Things to do on International Suit-Up Day
* Wear a suit to university
* Wear a suit to work
* Wear a suit in hospital
* Wear a suit to school (daring)
* Buy a suit
* If you see someone without a suit, tell them to go home and suit up, or convince them to watch How I Met Your Mother.
* Drink in a suit – if you can find a bar called McLarens, drink there.
* Party in a suit.

When does this happen? Thursday, 13 August 2009!

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Here is an important message from our friend, Barney Stinson, about your weekend.

…True Story