Regensblog

I was going to surprise Sarah at the airport, but I blew it. Either way, I’m taking Thursday off, and it will be well-deserved.

The rosiness of in the face here is indicative of the windchill at…I dunno, 30km/h or so on my bike at home at night.

Dudswise: I’d say I’m coming into my own here. Went naturel on the hair today due to the helmet wearings. Probably won’t tomorrow as it’s kind of an important day with a pretty big presentation in front of a critical audience - I’ll need the extra hair goop again. Fortunately, I keep a stash at work right next to my emergency deodorant.

Got several compliments on this outfit today.

Of course, I was posing like this all day too, so that may have influenced it.

…but I think even I can admit that I need to downsize my shirts a little. Also these pants are at least a size too big, but I don’t have any other black ones.

Some colleagues and I traveled to Ingolstadt today and on average, we were pretty over-dressed. Felt actually kind of nice to be in that position for once.

Oh, and pardon the hair. I put too much goop in it this morning in a bit of a rush and it actually looked OK most of the day. Just a little goofy by the time I got home this evening.

The blurriness here was an unintended touch of authenticity after a particularly long day.

G’nite.

I’ve been wearing ties to work lately. Some people have noticed and some others have even commented. I normally don’t do this, but it’s a new year, and a new company, and I must sadly concede that people often treat you differently — at least in Regensburg, around our office — if you’re wearing a tie. Sorry ladies, if you start showing up in ties, you’ll likely be treated very differently.

Don’t expect me to complete the outfit with sport coats or heaven forbid a full-on suit any time soon. Baby steps, here people, and hopefully just one of them.

I didn’t hit upon the idea for this until last night, so Part 1 remains legendary. At least, I thought I looked good (a buddy at work mentioned that too, and he’s a pretty snazzy dresser). And besides, Sarah saw me in that outfit before she left for K.C. the other day.

So, here we go with the first installment. Today’s pick: black shirt, greenish-gray pants and a gold tie.