BenjaminNicholas

Axel Miami is nothing like the Axels in Berlin, Barcelona and Madrid. Great location on Collins Ave, but rundown, small rooms (even when booking a suite) and very, very loud. Old building with zero soundproofing. There are much better options in South Beach, as well as Miami Beach.

Some additional suggestions... Jib Kee's roast pork is ridiculous. Or Tor Kor Market can keep you busy (and full) for hours Aksorn is doing fine Thai dining, but with a serious twist.

Spend time in CDMX, Monterrey, San Miguel or Guadalajara and then come back to me. Mexican food can be incredibly high-end.

They've always had a number system. You're assigned a number and you watch for that number to be flipped on a large cue-card. I figured they'd eventually stop with reservations. It was clearly a hassle for them to keep it all organized, as well as accommodate walk-ins. JF's reviews have taken a huge downturn. I feel bad for her, as she's nearly a one-man-show and once she stops, the whole machine stops. It's not as if she's a Michelin with a huge staff of servers, line cooks, marketing, etc. It's just her and her daughter. The two times I've been, it was fantastic. That was years ago. Recent reviews seem to hold a lot of animosity for how long the wait was versus the quality/cost of the food. I can understand that. Getting a star can be an ugly thing. Keeping it, nearly impossible.

Hasn't this always been the case? Those who can, do.

A massage is actually not a good thing when you're sick or getting sick. It usually makes you feel worse. https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/massage-when-sick I'd have preferred you cancel. If you told me you were sick, I'd cancel on your behalf. That he talked you into it says more about his need for money than his concern with his own health (and yours).

He's comfortable in a city like Chicago, but wealthy, no. This kind of money isn't nearly enormous for Chicago. Enormous is having the disposable income of the Pritzker family.

Just posted something of that sort on the Twitter feed. https://twitter.com/BNicholas/status/1733157928121565525

I mean, he's young and working the social media angle. It's all for the views/likes. If he's lucky, he'll eventually save and invest. Also, if he's lucky, he'll develop an actual level of good taste and not just go for expensive shiny shit. As a rentboy in my 20s, I did some of this. Spent $15k a month on random garbage, travel, cars, food, etc. Hindsight being 20/20, I'd have dumped most of it into my portfolio and doubled my money, but what's done is done. It was, however, a very fun few years of complete irresponsibility

Haven't worn Aussiebum in years, but some of their new line is super crazy comfortable. Seen here: https://www.aussiebum.com/mens/underwear/brief/slick-ivory/6259

Although now dated in parts, Aaron's book should be required reading for every working guy. And it's expensive, as Simon mentioned, because it's no longer in print and copies are hard to find. Consider it like a first-edition Gatsby for hookers I have several copies floating around my bookshelves.

This is the way. Deposit/declare. Make it as legitimate as possible and you've just turned something fringe into something very normal. Besides, if you're doing it right, you'll need to deposit it somewhere as that kind of cash quickly becomes a liability. Once you prove to banks that you're a good risk, the barriers come down. All of them. Then, it's up to an escort to diversify his portfolio and figure out which banks he wants long term relationships with. I always suggest a mix of big box, credit unions and private banks. And as to write-offs, they're amazing as long as you don't get too greedy. I've seen people go too far and end up getting an audit.

With this revival, it's always been a problem. Groban's fans have little to no theatre etiquette. They think it's a concert. I've seen this revival twice. The audiences use every entrance and big note to make it about themselves. Annoying as fuck.

In coming back to this topic after a few months, I personally think a chain on a guy only works if he's got nicely developed traps.

Grindr serves its purpose, but as was said above, you have to take the whole thing with a grain of salt. If you don't or can't, you shouldn't be on Grindr. It's like watching satire and taking it seriously. Just no.

I thought Saltburn was on-par with a student film. It tried way too hard to be avant garde and shocking. Dialogue had moments, but the only one who delivered them with the appropriate sting was Rosamund Pike. Loved seeing Richard Grant as Sir James. He's been doing solid character work for decades. This film is a good example of just because you can doesn't mean you should.

Someone footing the bill for a nice dinner is more than enough of a birthday present (for me). I'm not a Kardashian.... I don't need gifts or big parties. Just show up and be good company. And don't you dare fucking sing.

Consider there's a large contingent of people here who don't hire anymore and simply participate in discussion. Also, there are guys here who are routine tire-kickers and ultra discount shoppers.

I would agree. MX isn't stupid... They know who's coming and who's spending money. Like Cancun and Cabo before it, it's becoming less authentic Mexico. The gueros don't seem to know or care, by the looks of it. It's why I tend to stick to CDMX, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Merida, Guanajuato, Oaxaca and Puebla. When I leave the States, I want feel like I've left the States.

PV ain't the deal it used to be. Same for CDMX. Mexicans are raising their rates to match the massive influx of American escorts who vacation/work there on the constant.

Flying is still statistically safer than most forms of transportation. Certainly much more safe than the ride from your house to the airport. A near-miss still isn't a crash and many of the most recent reports have been from small private jets with pilots who didn't follow ATC instructions. That said, the tech the industry uses is INSANELY outdated and the cost to upgrade will be in the billions. Who's footing that bill?

Grindr, gym, airport lounges, social media followers, the paper towel aisle at Target. We have a wide variety of opportunity. Private sex is as important as paid sex. You have to keep a balance so you don't bork a healthy mindset.

Her work at Steppenwolf was great.

This show is the most egregious use of Broadway actors I've ever seen... And I love it. I couldn't care less how 'historically off' it might be. It's a beautiful show with characters that are playing it straight, but are on the razor's edge of camp. Baranski is one dramatic fit away from starting a weekly drinking game in a gay bar. God bless Carrie Coon. She's great in the show. I couldn't imagine if the role went to Amanda Peet, as it was originally cast.

The singular season ended about a week ago and I just caught up with the whole thing on the last flight. Set in the '50s and '60s, the show centers around the intellect, politics and relationship of two chemists. I would consider the script a fresh mix of drama, comedy and quirk. Based on an existing book, Lessons has typical Apple production values (superb) and great acting by a talented ensemble. If you're looking for the next show to watch, this one is smart and an easy ride. I don't see them needing or going for a second season.