It’s been a while since my last post, I’m alive and on the road to recovery with the knee surgery. I’ve been on the right path, physically moving along great and ahead of schedule per my doctor and PT team. BUT I wasn’t me. The lack of working, moving, really being able to do anything began to hit me hard mentally. I’d play it off fine to family, friends and colleagues, but I haven’t been fine. The second major surgery in 8 months and the excessive downtime finally got to me. My life had become a routine of getting up, PT, home to ice, make a few calls and then I was finished for the day. I was unable to go search for new opportunities, work out, cook, basically the things that justified my daily existence. I was at my breaking point and then I got the OK to return to 50% work, I can visit customers again and interact but no walking job sites, which I’m good with. I got this Andy Frisella motivation today and it really hit home to me as it opened my eyes to where I was and where I’m at. I didn’t adjust it as I’ve done before for language as I needed to hear/read it as written. While I know I still have a long way to go, two more months might minimum in the leg brace and PT through December at a minimum, I’ve found purpose again and will continue to improve. You don't change when you're comfortable. You don't change when it's "kinda bad." You change when you hate your life so much you feel fucking disgusted with yourself. When you look in the mirror and can't stand what you see. When the way you're living makes you sick to your stomach. When the cost of staying the same feels worse than the pain of changing. That's the switch. That's the breaking point. That's when shit changes. So if you're there now… Good. It means you're ready. Ready to rebuild. Ready to create the life you actually want. Disgust isn't the end. It's the beginning of everything you ever wanted. ~ Andy Frisella

Hat: Fedora (Stanton) Overcoat: Black Wool/Cashmere (Woolcott Street) Suit: Black Merino Wool (Woolcott Street) Dress Shirt: Light Blue Winchester (Woolcott Street) Tie: Marine Navy Blue (OTAA) Ring: Gold Custom Signet (Royal Signet) Watch: Gold/White Tank Dial (Seiko) Socks: Black (M.J. Bale) Shoes: Black Oxfords (Woolcott Street) Fragrance: Acqua Di Gio EDP (Giorgio Armani)

Sprezzatura. 🇮🇹🇬🇧 My interpretation of Italian ease with English elegance, Ralph Lauren trousers, Salvatore Ferragamo blue suede loafers, a Brooks Brothers linen shirt and cotton cable knit sweater. Classic pieces, slightly undone. Elegance without looking too considered or at least, that’s the idea. 😉

Tuesday is Chiro day,. After I dropped my youngest to school, due to the rain, I headed in to see my Chiro. A quick adjustment and stop for doggo find on the home I grabbed these shots inside. It’s back the Kitchen backdrop just like when we started doing OOTD posts. Hopefully tomorrow it is dry enough to get back outdoors. Todays outfit consists of: Brixton Brood Cap in Washed Navy and Aluminium 8 Pascal Peacoat in Navy M.J. Bale Ballard Suit in True Blue made from a Super 110’s Merino wool cloth OTAA Hartwell Cognac Stipe Poplin Shirt OTAA Emerald Isle Brown Striped Necktie OTAA Shining Silver Tie Clip OTAA King Of Cool Brown Wool Pocket Square OTAA Jack O’ Cups Shattuckite Skull Bracelet Anson Chocolate Signature Strap with a Traditional Buckle in Silver Charles Tyrwhitt Green Polk-a-Dot Socks Sparrods & Co Oslo Double Monks in Espresso SOTD - Dior Fahrenheit Parfum WOTD - Erebus Ascent 41 Blue MoP

Tuesday OOTD. Meetings in Albuquerque and Santa Fe with contractors and distributors. - khaki short sleeve button down with company logos - Brown leather Buckley Belt - Slim fit Navy Chinos - Brown Derby shoes - Bulova Marine Star Watch - SOTD Spice Bomb Night Vision