I am Thompson Boy

The most fantastic idea ever, turning bombs (what's left from it anyway) into jewellery. And using the proceeds to pay for cleaning after the bombs. There are still many active/inactive bombs left in Laos. Fashion with a purpose and a story.

I can't sit down and watch it. It's too much. What can you do?

Putting my feet up. For a moment. In style. Growwwwl!

Experiences in life changes the way you look at life. It could be after the death of a loved one, having your heart broken, seeing your child for the first time or even experiencing a new place. And that is the beauty of living. I find it so easy to be extra philosophical about life when I travel, which is another reason why I love travelling. It used to be very much what sites I want to see, what can I buy (yes I still buy them and I relish the little bits and pieces that I've collected from all over the world)but these days, it's a little more than that. I suppose when we travel, we can afford to look at life from a macro point of view or in layman term, bigger picture. Our daily lives and routines trap us into going with the flow and not seeing the whole thing in totality. Are we doing it right? Is this the way it should be? No..and instead we are just doing things for the sake of doing. Travel pulls us out from the bubble and forces us to take time, away from our situat...

Some day.

Everyone has a story when it comes to coming out and that's nice. Since it's the National Coming Out Day, thought I would like to share mine, it's nothing special. Maybe so for me because it wasn't anything dramatic or life changing and perhaps thats the way it should be. But it changed the course of my life and I cannot imagine living otherwise. I remembered coming out to a bunch of friends in high school towards the end of the course, I don't remember why I did it but I just did it. It didn't feel weird and after that, it has become easier and I have never live my life pretending to like girls etc anymore. I didn't pretend to be not gay in my college and has always been out at work. I guess cats can go like, yeah well who are you kidding if you don't come out, people already knew - but hey at least I have the guts to live my life the way I want it to be. Alot of people sadly are still in the closet. Everyone lives a different life and with different ...

I have said it once and I will say it again, first world problem is not really a problem. Thanks to this new campaign below from TheGiftOfWater, we have third world people with ACTUAL real problems reading out problems that people like you and me think it's the biggest since slice bread. Gay people are not different when it comes to being self absorbed with the me me me mentality - the world doesn't owe us everything and is not all about finding boyfriends and love and boyfriends or being depressed when you don't have one or being depressed when you have one that comes with problem. Like seriously.

Chris Hardwick - Total nerd, total standup and host. Total hotness. Why are the geeks getting hotter and hotter? Maybe it's just me. Hot bodied men in skimpy trunks are nice and all but give me a nerd anytime. Esp one with glasses and facial hair. Muah!

There are days when I feel really guilty, I am always in love with beauty. Anything beautiful and expensive. Well, not always have to be expensive but yes exclusive. The story behind the beauty, how they packaged it, brand it - what can I say? I am an ad person and I buy into advertising. I am also a silly romantic which is why I also buy into the history because all these things are no different from the mass produced cheap high street items except it's heritage and brand story. The small interlocked C's are cute, no? So ya, money goes this way. I still feel guilty.

So I've updated my travel counter since I've booked the tickets. I didn't think I will be going for another big trip considering I have next to no leave left for this year but somehow I managed. Sure, it will cost money but nothing good comes cheap. I can't wait!!! UPDATE - sharing the itenary for anyone who is interested to visit New Zealand in one week. Mad. I know. This plan involves getting on a few flights and a car to drive. Day 1: 11 NOV 1345        Arrive at AKL 1500        In the City/Back to HSE to rest/quick bite 1800        Dinner at town and early rest Day 2: 12 NOV    0400        Leave the HSE for airport 0500        Arrive at airport 0700        Flight to QZN 0845        Arrive at QZN    Tour QZN – Gondola Ride / Ferg...

I have to say the amount of weddings that I have attended this year alone and not to mention this past months is beyond appalling to say the least. Now anyone who knows me will know that I don't object to people getting together to bonk legally and so that their offsprings don't become bastards and go to hell. But surely, enough is enough? Maybe it's just the overexposure to the word wedding, wedding, wedding that is making me gag - I usually find them quite sweet and there's always something speacial about each and every one of them - more so if it's a close and dear friend but I think I need a break. I can't wait for this weekend to be over so that I can be done with them for at least awhile. Most weddings are no fun because you can't really dress up or people wouldn't be bothered anyway. Hell, half of the people who attended aren't even half interested to attend - now that's something I find curiously weird, you don't want them to be at ...

So my all time favourite high street brand has finally opened - good and bad I guess since every Ah Lian and Tom and Dick will be shopping there but fashion cannot be so snobbish esp not cheap and mass fashion. That's what Givenchy and Prada are here for. Well, cheap it was not because the total bill was like what the hell? Oh well. There are some nice and decent pieces, so what can I say? Also, it's not like I can't afford it. Just have to tighten my spending for the upcoming trip. That's all!

...in this. One day. Sorry, it's just that there's too much wedding talk these days. The damage? I heard it was 1,800 Euros. Sold out immediately. One of the most photographed shirt for this season in editorial...even Skarsgård was seen in one. Together with feathers...that's how I will be married :)

Andrew Mayer Cohen, better known by the stage name Mayer Hawthorne, is an American singer, producer, songwriter, arranger, audio engineer, DJ, rapper and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles, California, USA So so so so down my alley, sure not the hottest guy around and I am not even sure I wanna see him naked but how cute is he? Sexy geek who can play and sing. I don't think I can ask for more than this.

Ah, yet another long weekend. What else can I say? Life is alright except the back ache is still bothering me, got it seen and getting better. I suppose one can't complain when there's so much going on and so much to be thankful about. Sometimes life can be random and it's nice to do random things like out of the blue (no planning) having dinner with friends that are hard to get by in the middle of town, enjoying each another's company or buying things that you never account for and doing it for the first time. Really can't complain. Going back to the pink topic, ordered a pink pants earlier last week and can't wait to try them on. Really feeling pink, almost inspired by the latest Pierre Balmain show in New York, so scroll down for the final pic by me, color by Balmain, pieces by Prada Spring Summer 2012 men and women's collection (btw, the tie is loose so bitch, please I know the correct length for it). You wouldn't believe how much I paid for tho...

For the coming weeks, I would like to explore and think more about the issues that seems to bother us gay men till the cow comes home and make cheese and sometimes when you think a little deeper about, you will find yourself asking why are the rest of the gay world doing all this silly things, thinking about silly shit and sometimes even catching your ownself guilty of commiting things that are almost always superficial faster before you can say 'herd mentality'. The thing that I have strike me most, I believe from the begining of time would be our attraction to great physique - either the need to be near one or the longing to have a great one - doesn't matter which one because it is equally important for most people anyway. Please, admit it - the first thing you would probably searched for when you first access the www was probably pictures of hot guys. I knew I did. Ha. And I don't think it's wrong. Hell, I like looking at a hot bod just like any other fag out...

...I sure sucked at talking about it. It's not always like that, you know. Maybe the love is gone or the love is somewhere, I just need to find it. But having said that, I am still (I like to believe) in tune with what's going on in the industry. Anyhoo, I have been seeing some LGBT related ads lately done by some retailers in the states and while some of us might praise them for taking that small step forward, I think it is still very very small step ahead. But of course the pink dollar is huge, it was reported that gay couples spent millions in New York alone for wedding when it was deemed legal (if I am not mistaken) last year? I quite like the version done by Target. I don't think alot of people have issues with the ad so to speak (yes there are some major bitching here and there but) because it doesn't relate to them. I mean it's the mentality of whatever lar, gay is fine as long as it's my son or daughter who is gay kinda thing. Then I will have issue....

Dreaming about this. Quite excite, didn't even plan for it but hey, it's my life long mission to see, taste and feel everything. So yes, I can't wait. I know some people who is just as excite!

So I spent a good half of yesterday jostling between looking for the history of Valentino and getting all warm and passionate about red - there is something absolutely enchancting about the color red and this documentary on Tom Ford which I've found absolutely enlightening - yes there is actually something to learn despite the superficiality of the fashion industry. I know I have loved and abandoned and loved Tom (A Single Man) time and time again. Some people think he is a God and some think he's an arrogant douche who oversexualized the 90s and has gone passed his prime. 1. Like all gay men, we are hopelessly attracted to beauty Be it fashion or men, they are all no good and at the end of the day, everything changes and fades. It's ok to love beautiful things but it's almost as important to understand that it will never last and what is more important is your love ones and family. I believe allowing myself to actually love superficial items is a first step towards ...