Voter

I fulfilled my civic responsibility yesterday. I voted.

 

 

I decided to dress up a bit before I went to vote. I wore slacks, a button down shirt and a blazer. I was just in the mood to want to look classy. Of course, I know people can wear whatever they want when they go to the polling place.

 

 

After voting, I went back home and changed into something casual.

 

 

 

 This outfit is more suitable for my line of work. Wearing a blazer would be overdressing. It would definitely look odd for a therapist to be wearing a blazer working on a client who is naked. It would be a mismatch. Plus wearing a blazer wouldn't be practical. I have to be able to maneuver my body around.

hotel therapist

I recently have tried a different approach to winning new customers. This is a tough competitive business.

 

 

I have been collaborating with a friend who works in the guest service department of a hotel. He directs business my way for a cut of my earnings. Through his charm, he recommends to his hotel guests an irresistible and relaxing massage. And I gladly provide that service.

 

It has been a worthwhile endeavor so far, even though I have had to spend hours waiting at the hotel to jump on the chance that a guest will take the offer. So far I have concentrated on the evening hours when the chances are better.

 

This is the hotel rooftop. Most of the massages that I have performed were done in the guest's hotel room. I have done a few on the rooftop. The rooftop conveniently have big pillow mats where I could do my work.

 

 

I want to look nice while I am at the hotel, after all I am sort of a guest myself. I always go with a stylish outfit.

south of the border

I was down in mexico for a couple of days last week. I couldn't refuse the free trip.

 

Technically, the trip was work related. Meagan has been collaborating on a project with another designer.

 

The firm that Meagan is collaborating with set up the mexico photoshoot to show off the clothing line that they have created.  

 

Meagan managed to bring along several of her "assistants", all expenses paid for. I tagged along because Meagan designated me as one of her "assistants". Thank you Meagan.

 

 

 

 We stayed in these cozy bungalows.

 

I managed to have a wonderful time on someone else's dime.

 

posing with one of the models

 

But of course, it wasn't all play. I had to stand around and pretend to work hard during the photoshoots.

 

 

One of our modes of transportation was this quaint vw van.

Halloween candies

Guess where my friend got her inspiration for our costumes.

 

She was putting together packages of gumballs as Halloween treats, and the rest is history.

 

I wasn't planning on dressing up on Halloween night, but my friend Jen convinced me it would be fun. It didn't take much to convince me. I love Halloween. We went to the West Hollywood area to check out the Halloween scene. It is one of the best places in LA to go for some Halloween fun.

underneath it all

Just a little secret. My friend Jen had nothing on underneath her costume. As for me, I didn't feel like being so risqué. I am not as daring.

more workouts

Once you get into the habit of working out at the gym, it is hard to break the habit.

 

I don't workout just to look good. I also feel that it is important to look fit for my job. Since I am in the business of physical fitness, it makes sense for me to be fit. Being and looking fit helps me project an aura of vigor and good health. I think clients respond positively to a therapist who projects that kind of aura.

Of course, being and looking fit wouldn't mean a darn thing, if I can't perform a good massage. You still have to have that magic touch.

 

getting on the Dodgers bandwagon

 I haven't been a big baseball fan for a long while. And I definitely have never been a Dodgers fan.

 

But I am making an exception for the time being, at least as long as the Dodgers are still alive in the post season.

 

The current Dodgers playoff run is the main sports story in LA right now. A good number of my clients and friends are Dodgers fan.

  

So I have decided to jump on the Dodgers bandwagon.



Murals

I met up with my friend Brian this morning for coffee. We had coffee at a café in the arts district. The name of the district speaks for itself. It's an artsy colorful place.

 

 

My white striped black shirt and black shorts stood out in contrast to the colorful and curvy images on the wall.   

 

Brian

From a distance and from a certain angle, Brian actually did look like he was part of the mural. He blended in.

 

 If you like murals and you are in LA, go check out the arts district. There are plenty of murals for anyone to see.

I wasn't in an artsy mood this morning when I got dressed. This black outfit is sort of my equivalent to a black business suit. I was thinking about business and not about fun. I didn't have any fun clients scheduled for today, so I chose to wear what I wore.