Gift Ideas

This is the time to be joyful, playful and also willing to spend lots of money. Unfortunately, we can’t help it. Gifts need to be exchanged this time of the year… So, in case you haven’t done so, it’s the final days to go out there and buy them. Although I do pity you if you still have some shopping to do! Have you seen how crazy it’s out there?

Last days Christmas shopping...

Anyway, I’m here with a small post to give you a few ideas on what to buy and what not to buy (especially to me)…

The object I’d like to show you is something not many gay people have tried, for many many reasons! And that’s liquid pussy! The following picture is not very good because I didn’t want to make a scene in the Japanese restaurant. Yes, that’s my hand and I couldn’t stand still because I was laughing. Maybe this is something very common in Japan but I hadn’t seen it before and I did find it funny.

The second thing is something enjoyed in pairs in groups, but definitely not by a family. It’s something that was on the papers, the Evening Standard, a week ago. Gaybanker beat me to it and presented it as well but I couldn’t help myself. It’s presented by a website called theyfit.co.uk! You can order there custom made condoms! Made for your pleasure! They come in 95 different variations / sizes. Just think of the fun you can have taking other people’s measurements!

Finally, on my walk through the shops last Sunday, I came across the following items. I do apologise for how bad the pictures are, but I really didn’t like to be seen taking them! Please, don’t you ever EVER buy me something like this! Seriously, if you want us to stay friends!
The first is either Peter Andre’s or Michael bubble’s calendar!!!

The send is Justin Bieber’s or One Direction’s action figure!

One Direction or Justin Bieber? No, thank you 

Michael or Peter? No thank you

Sunday day out

We had a really nice day yesterday…

I’m so glad that the weather is getting milder and the daylight lasts longer. I woke up yesterday at JJ’s place a bit late. After having some ‘quality’ time in bed we got ready to head to the city centre.

I am not very keen on the idea of going to London’s centre, especially on a Sunday. There are some places so crowded that I avoid like the Pope avoids gay saunas (Camden Market, Oxford Circus etc). However, the day was nice and we had a shopping list that we had to finish. We did negotiate other shopping destinations but we agreed to give it a try…

Our first stop was ‘Le Pain Quotidien’ close to the Waterloo station. I totally love this place on a Sunday morning for a nice (and somewhat healthy) breakfast and lunch options. I am a sucker for bakes and quiches and I have to say that the ‘spinach and feta’ quiche there is quite good.

nice breakfast to begin a nice day

From there we walked towards the ‘7 Dials’ area and the ‘Long Acre’. That area has a very good variety of shops. After checking some of them we ended in the ‘Nike’ on Neal’s street. There we finalised our outfit for this Sunday’s half marathon. The moment we saw this t-shirt we agree to wear it. Yes, we will be wearing matching t-shirts:

that's the t-shirt we'll be wearing

I hope the other contestants will accept the irony and laugh. I do expect some people to frown or make nasty comments though. My housemate said that we might be on the news…

Anyway, after that I managed to find a nice leather jacket. I never had one and I think that it’s a classic piece that if chosen correctly can be used for years to come. I went for something black, with fine lines and soft leather that I hope will last long:

that's the jacket I got

Our day out in the city ended with a couple of drinks in Soho, the London’s gaybourhood, at the ‘Yard’ and a nice Mexican dinner at ‘wahaca’. I don’t usually go for Mexican food. When in central London I usually prefer oriental cuisine, Japanese, Chinese or Thai. However, we decided to give it a try. Mexican food is not that common at this side of the pond. The last time I had Mexican must have been more than a year ago, but how much noodles or sushi can a guy have? In addition, a couple of nice Margaritas to accompany dinner can help you eat almost anything. I wasn’t disappointed though. We went for a variety of ‘street food’ as they call it that includes tacos, quesadillas and tostadas, most of them quite spicy and very tasteful.

Overall, we had such a nice time yesterday. I hope you had a good weekend as well.
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