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kintaro - power love 7" des ark - wxdu vol. 3

i'll sell you my illusion of safety. make an offer.

just be genuinely interested in the other person and their life. smile. don't be the first to break eye contact. know when to back off. try and fail. try and fail again. succeed. how i imagine picking up girls to get laid would have to be: you'll need to establish physical contact after talking for a while. it needs to be natural, harmless and friendly. not copping a feel or any remote semblance of that. if there is chemistry, tension will build.

well, that depends. is this thread about getting laid or starting a conversation with someone who is interesting and could potentially be a friend (who happens to be a cute girl/guy/whatever)?

comment positively or jokingly on something they have with them. see what they say, listen more than you speak and ask questions. for example, at a record store: you could say: hey, i'm looking for suggestions on a record player (even if you're not, it's an innocuous lie) do you have a recommendation? from there you can easily transition into what types of music, bands, etc etc. if you are into the same music and have been talking for a bit suggest to go to a show sometime. if you aren't and she seems pretty cool you could just be like: hey, i'm going to get some coffee (or whatever) right now, do you wanna come along so i can make fun of your music taste some more (you've gotta have the right intonation and body language for that)? i dunno. that's what i would do. edit: and it's definitely easier said than done. just remember -- the first is always a rejection, and it also stings the most. it gets way easier and more natural after that.

welcome to my world.. nice guy here, but apparently no one cares since most women give a shit about looks first and foremost. being a polite gentleman is only seen as a far secondary. i've been chastised for opening doors, calling people maam, saying hello, etc etc. it's alarming. while i'm not the most handsome man, i am certainly not the ugliest, though i do joke about looking like clint howard from time to time. it's not really about being an asshole, it's more about having an strong but also thoughtful personality that women generally want. you need to be able to know and go after your wants but still able to adapt (positively, mind you) in uncertain situations. it's that mixture of not giving a fuck but not being rude about it. it's not putting a girl on a pedestal because you find her attractive. you are all awesome. you have a taste in music that you're passionate about. you have a hobby that while nerdy can still be intriguing. movies? i get a lot of recommendations from this place. there's also a fucking book club here which rules too. anyway, i'm high so i'm rambling. but hey! remember folks: confidence is quiet, cockiness is loud. protip: if you wanna test out communication skills, talk to cashiers. they will talk to anyone about anything and not give a fuck.

is there anyone in chicago who doesn't want to start a band?

glad i'm not the only one with that problem we've all been there!

my normal day for food: breakfast on a weekday - bowl of greek yogurt with granola and blackberry jam mixed in. a few slices of dry-cured meat (salami, proscuitto, soppressata or capicola). weekend - bacon, egg and cheese on an everything bagel. i fucking love breakfast. lunch: apple and a sandwich (supermarket bought, i work next to a grocery store so it's easy) dinner varies pretty widely depending on my fresh food status. if i've just gone shopping it's nice (last night i had spinach with bacon, garlic and red onion with a few fresh made rolls). tonight it's portobello mushrooms stuffed with sausage, tomato and spinach. if i'm running low on shit it's something from a can or frozen. meh. breakfast is the best.

this is exactly why i'm waiting a couple years before i apply to graduate schools. hope things get better for you!

if they feel nice and fit you well, they will definitely look good on you. the most important part in choosing new clothing is that YOU like how you look and how they fit you. i might spring for some nudies my next paycheck. i'd like to try them on before dropping over $150 on one piece clothing though.

prefer to do it at night, honestly. though i'm not opposed to daytime or morning sessions either.

just let them hang out for a while, either in your house or outside (preferably). denim rules.

brushes their teeth in the shower to maximize efficiency in the morning?

yes. protip: celery stalks are edible spoons

do sit ups and push ups every morning before you start your day. will do wonders for depression. meditating for about 15-20 minutes a day will also be immense help. by meditation i mean sitting in a chair and concentrating on your breath for that duration with your eyes closed.

keto diet, check it out!

don't wash your jeans unless you absolutely have to. each time you wear jeans you are molding them to fit your body uniquely. when you wash them, your shape is lost. edit: so i guess what i'm saying is that if you want them to fit you perfectly, wear them hard and lovingly. this is probably the best thread on this website for a while.

I'm surprised that of all the years I've been here I've never posted a picture in that thread. Maybe I'll man up and get one when I get off work. This thread as made me want to improve my wardrobe. I'm going shopping with a friend of mine tomorrow, and she is going to help me pick out some good stuff. look good, feel good man.

go for it! but please, get it professionally done.

i love technology

these...exist?

i would probably pay $150ish for nice selvedge denim. luckily i've got brand loyalty issues, so i don't really look for expensive jeans other than levi's. levi's, by far, is the best quality for the price you pay.

try the taper style: http://us.levi.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=11360365&cp=3146842.3146855&ab=leftnav:men:bystyle:byfit:taper:11360365

black on black on black for life