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Getting closer to my ideal wardrobe and plan a few more adjustments in 2020.  I'm discovering that I look pretty good in Earth Tones (Dark Green, Light Brown/Tan) along with Burgundy Red and Dark Purple.  I'm going to reduce my reliance on Dark Blue in favor of more of these other colors to balance my Black and White basics. Uniqlo/Adidas I'm quite pleased with Uniqlo and that's becoming a larger proportion of my wardrobe.  I'm also liking Adidas for my sneakers and sporty jackets.  It's quite possible in a few years a good 50-60% of my 51 main articles of clothing will be from Uniqlo/Adidas. Shoes & Jackets My Shirts & Pants will focus on the basics and I'll dedicate my budget on Jackets and Shoes.  I'll start simple on shoes to find the ideal choices and want to stick with the standard Converse All Star, Adidas Superstar, Adidas Samba and a Nike or Air Jordan.  Possibly, squeeze in a Puma, Onitsuka 66, etc. Outerwear, considering a Harr

The Sidecar is becoming my favorite coffee drink.  It has a little bit of everything and when I have time to spare to enjoy it.  Otherwise, I'll go to my cappuccino. While the espresso has remained consistent, the cappuccino/macciato? has differed slightly with each barista.  Albeit, I only enjoy the sidecar a few times a year so it can also be for other factors.

After years of trying various brands, I finally found the perfect Polo shirts.  Previously, I relied on Ralph Lauren exclusively, but the quality has declined and started trying other brands. Brands I've tried: American Eagle Abercrombie & Fitch Old Navy GAP Banana Republic Foot Locker Armani Exchange Ralph Lauren Tommy Hilfiger Nautica LZOD Moncler  Burberry  Naturally, the higher priced shirts generally were better...but I'm not about to spend $50-200 per shirt when I need about 5-7 polo's.  Uniqlo had me covered with some excellent options at $20. At first I was hesitant as the Uniqlo poll's have two buttons on the collar, when I'm used to three.  Don't judge until you try them on and they were perfect. Will the collars survive?  Will get back to you in a few months... However, only time will tell if the collars hold up.  That's an inherent problem in most polo shirts.

Spent a week in Vegas for work and stayed at the Venetian on the Strip. Always wanted to check out this hotel and for most part it's 'okay'. Not as 'great' as I had hoped. But then all the Casino's I've tried from Bellagio, Mirage, Paris and Caesars were all about the same. There is something for everyone, at nearly every price point so that was great. I finally could find decent beer for $2-5, and not have to visit CVS or Walgreens. Best of all, I got to learn how to play Craps; still lost money. Venetian Hotel Room - Double Single Beds...very nice & spacious layout. 🤗 Old Fashioned @ Casino Bar -- Meh.. 😑 I'm always seeking out the best Old Fashioned, wherever I go and figure I try the 2-for-1 coupon that comes with a stay @ Venetian.  Went to the round Casino Bar and it was meh.  The drinks were certainly strong and I couldn't taste the alcohol, but it was neither amazing nor great for the $ 18.75. Learned lat