Guide to pants off living
June 2005
Man Amongst Men
Wednesday, 29 June 2005
I came to the realisation that for the first time in my career I'm actually working for men. Not that the guys I've worked for in the past aren't men. It's just that the guys I work for now have the following differences.
They don't care how I feel.
They're not interested in whether or not I'm comfortable.
They're acutely aware that there are only two ways to touch a man; a short, firm handshake or with a clenched a fist to the face.
They're solitary, they're uncomfortable if you ask to join them for a sandwich at lunch.
They're actually pretty old.
They've never worked in social welfare, theatre or any other creative arts. They've probably always worked in business in some way or another.
Look, I'm not trying to say that any of this is wrong, it's just different. Really different. The team leaders and managers I've worked with before have all been really good to work for and in most cases made my work more enjoyable. Yeah, I admit it, I'm a sensitive new-age kinda guy. Worked in 'creative' environments, hugging is acceptable.
I reckon though if I try to hug my new boss, I'll get a fist in the face. And I'll deserve it.
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Best Shopping Experience Ever
Sunday, 19 June 2005
Yesterday, my beloved girlfriend and I found ourselves in the city having a bit of a poke around Melbourne Central lookin' for clothes. By chance we strolled on into Antons. We had a great time.
Antons is a clothing designer who specialises in things that are a little off beat; 40's inspired suits (for men and women), there's a little gothic wear, a few saucy prints (bondage images for shirts), a twist of Shanghai in it's prime and even a kinda 50's space theme there too.
We strolled in and began an epic shopping experience. Mel was being dressed in some beautiful oriental flavoured tunics with Mandarin collars, while I was sauntering around the shop in a 40's style Akubra hat - which I just had to have. And just as we thought it was all over, I was invited to try on a jacket to go with my new hat!
Well, for the next half-hour I was being dressed and coiffed by all four women in the shop. It was so much fun, the clothes were cool, the experience wonderful and the assistance lively and helpful. I usually hate shopping; I'm overweight and it's hard to find clothes that fit well off the rack. But Antons was just great, the clothes were well cut and fit brilliantly.
In the end, both Meli and I bought new clothes; Mel bought a whole new suit, and I bought the jacket, some pants designed for braces, the braces and a great shirt, cut in a classic style with French cuffs. We will both look deadly!
Thanks Antons, we had a great time.
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