Guess what I found, Dave Patel on GQ (Yeah, I know the issue has been out for quite a while now). He’s looking sharp and it gave me such an inspiration to dress up for my working life.

It is simple yet sharp and effective. So, I guess I got at least 6 looks which I could use for the first two weeks.

Let’s dress to impress.

P/s: Guys, you got to have the copy while stock last. Try to ask the store or email the GQ office near your city. They should have it.

Well anyway, we walked around the city centre again yesterday. As we walked along the Trinity St. (behind the Cardiff Tourist Centre), there was a man playing piano accordian. Dad reached out his pocket of memories and shouted “Besame Mucho“.

Unfortunately, I know nothing about music that was written on 1940, 15 years before my dad was born. Few hours ago, I googled it and found it.

If you can’t appreciate the music, perhaps the translation of the lyric? I present you, Besame Mucho – Kiss Me A Lot.

Thanks dad!

Kiss Me A Lot

Kiss me, kiss me a lot,
As if tonight was
the last time.

Kiss me, kiss me a lot,
Because I fear to lose you,
To lose you later.

Kiss me, kiss me a lot,
As if tonight was
the last time.

Kiss me, kiss me a lot,
Because I fear to lose you,
To lose you later.

I want to have you very close
To see myself in your eyes,
To see you next to me,
Think that perhaps tomorrow
I already will be far,
very far from you.

Kiss me, kiss me a lot,
As if tonight was
the last time.

Kiss me, kiss me a lot,
Because I fear to lose you,
To lose you later.

Kiss me, kiss me a lot,
Because I fear to lose you,
To lose you later.

Because I fear to lose you,
To lose you later.

What to do?

1. Read about why you should do push ups?
2. Decide whether you wish to commit or abandon the program
3. Read and proceed with the Initial test (perhaps tomorrow morning/afternoon)

Six (6) Week Program

Now you are ready to start the 100 push ups challenge. Remember it’s all about discipline. All you need is around 30 minutes a day!

I don’t believe it!

Initially, I don’t believe it too. But someone just finished the 100 push ups an hour ago. I will let you know my progress every week (at least via my twitter account). Wish me luck!

P/s: Maybe I can achieve this together with @innocentdrinks! :)

At Starbucks

Head’s up

A friend of mine, Shamin said to me that I should upgrade the way I look as I have already work as a designer thus appearance is important. That is a head’s up to me personally. What he said is 100% correct and sometimes, like I always said – you just need a bit of push!

So, I take it from there – browse websites and read articles to find the style that suits you. People say either you got it or not, but I’d say “you’ll never know until you try!”.

Money

Ka-ching! Seems to be a problem to some of us. Money can’t buy style but it is a necessary. If you don’t have any disposable income (extra money), try to save. Don’t buy unnecessary stuff that will end up in the bin or buying something that you don’t even like because it’s cheap.

Personally, I don’t fancy buying expensive stuff even though sometimes I do, but I always try to find something that has a reasonable price that can add up to your overall look.

Style advisor

(UK) GQ Feb 2010

If you read David Beckham‘s part on GQ Magazine (UK) – Best Dressed 2010, you will find that he might not have an official style advisor but his wife, Victoria. Thus, I would like to make the same credit to my girlfriend. She knows my style and I know her style – somehow compliment each other.

If I have a doubt on buying something I would asked her and if she really likes it and really want me to have it, that is when I know something fits me very well. So, I thank her!

I wrote about dressing smart last week and this one come up a bit late due to some commitment. Despite that, promise is a promise however before anything, I would like to wish a Merry Christmas to anyone who celebrates it.

As a gift, I have added new category named Style. That shows some commitment I hope in which I plan to write more this coming year 2010. So, let us begin with this week style article with the title Topman Attitude.

What you wear leaves impression upon yourself. Enough said. What concern next is your attitude, behaviour and manner. Let me share you some tips straight away and perhaps we can learn from one another.

Topman Attitude

• A Topman does not mix his personal life with professional.
• A Topman does not have pride wearing something he had instead appreciate it.
• A Topman avoids useless talks.
• A Topman manage his time properly.
• A Topman treat people the same regardless who they are.

Wait! That’s too serious isn’t it? Ok, a lighter version of it

• A Topman Thanks first
• A Topman “Sorry”s first
• A Topman smile first
• A Topman give tips
• A Topman give seats
• A Topman open/hold the doors

Pretty basic, but we often skip and miss it. Take one example, giving tips. How often we do this? Well, it is not compulsory but I always believe in two solid concepts:

• Be nice to others. Appreciate their existence. Reward them.

Credit: NYCArthur

Once there was a taxi driver. Seems so gloomy, a bit tired maybe. Before leaving the taxi, I gave him a small tips on top of the taxi fare. He smiled.

• What goes around comes around

Heard the phrase “Givers gain”? Well, maybe not in near future but someday when the moment is right.

Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.

Winston Churchill said. Now I have more to share but for now, let us put those 11 attitudes to work first. At least for 30 days and I am safe to say you’re on your road to become a Topman.

If this post is kind of ugly and boring, let us read from Dan’s mom. In fact, you don’t have to read mine because that sums it all up. Happy reading!