alrajee

Pyjamas were only a "thing" for me when I was a young precocious kid living with my parents. During those times, I would indeed have underwear.
I slept in my underwear my entire University/dorm life, and jettisoned the clothes when sleeping completely once I moved to my own place.
In the event I have to share the room with someone I am not intimate with, I would keep whatever underwear I have on but would lose the shirt and socks once the lights are turned off, irrespective of temperature. Fortunately, I am not one who wakes up in the middle of the night to pee, so my almost-naked self remains under the covers the entire time.
Sidebar: I have only one pair of pyjamas but it's never worn in bed; rather it's for pyjama parties—the frequency of which seemed to have increased during Covid-19 times.
Every other pyjama set gifted to me for the holidays goes back to the store simply because I have no use for it.

Yeah, wrong business tiger. You should try getting a regular job instead. 
I don’t think you understand how this works…..you’re the being paid to look decent….not me. 
Acceptable to ask? Yes. Acceptable for me to say no? Also, yes. 
Ahhh..the voices of reason.
Of course, he will ignore you. 
I already regret it. 
To the surprise of no one reading this thread.
Think harder.

Sorry, not into dilapidated holes either way.
My dick would be saying with each thrust ‘hello ello, ello, ello…. Anybody down there, ere, ere, ere….’ 

If my company will foot the bill for lessons, absolutely. I wouldn't pass up on the chance to add another language in my box of skills.
(If I have to pay for lessons out of my own pocket, I wouldn't.)
I don't necessarily think he tarnished the brand, although his quite-condescending remark that he doesn't need to speak French, while delivering his speech in Quebec, leaves a really bad taste.

If my company will foot the bill for lessons, absolutely. I wouldn't pass up on the chance to add another language in my box of skills.
(If I have to pay for lessons out of my own pocket, I wouldn't.)
I don't necessarily think he tarnished the brand, although his quite-condescending remark that he doesn't need to speak French, while delivering his speech in Quebec, leaves a really bad taste.

Although I agree, I do find that for anything to stick, you have to use the language organically i.e. it has to feel like it's part of your daily life.
Spanish is an easy language to progress with here in the United States, but French and German are a different matter. (Of course, in big cities this point is moot.)

If my company will foot the bill for lessons, absolutely. I wouldn't pass up on the chance to add another language in my box of skills.
(If I have to pay for lessons out of my own pocket, I wouldn't.)
I don't necessarily think he tarnished the brand, although his quite-condescending remark that he doesn't need to speak French, while delivering his speech in Quebec, leaves a really bad taste.

I would say Christmas in 1994. We were all in the living room of my ancestral home digesting from dinner. Unprodded, my grandfather picked up his guitar and started strumming a song. The room got quiet. He started singing. Slowly, everyone jumped in.
Soon enough, we were about seven songs in, singing in chorus to each one. (I didn't know the songs then so I was just humming along.) In the end, we were all smiles.
My grandparents have since passed, and my extended family would move to different parts of the country. But every time we get together—an increasingly rare event unfortunately—that moment would always find its way to our conversations.
There are plenty more memories I would have wanted to keep but this was the first one I thought of.

I'm not a usual client of cruises so I don't think being stuck in the same environment for nine months is something I would go for.

Would you really be straight for nine months?  I prefer to travel for nine months gay

I always stay at the Hyatt in midtown. Excellent location, competitive price, and a breakfast buffet always look forward to. (I think it's grab and go currently due to the pandemic.) Had a hookup here one time and I thought there was sufficient padding between the walls.

I got a free 7-day subscription to his OF a couple of years ago, when he was still in NYC. Content is a good mix of nude solos and him having sex (there were also some fisting vids but I am not into that).
Not sure if he shifted to PPV now, as many accounts have done to really get as much cash from their subscribers, or if the content's all available after paying the monthly fee.

I don't understand the decision-making that went towards this.

Curiously enough, I have done this to one coworker and one male model who I work with on photoshoots.
With the coworker, I just came up to him and have him a massage while he was working. It was a slow Friday so I think he found it a welcome change.
With the male model, we were hanging out at my hotel room, decompressing after a long day shooting a catalog. He was complaining about how tired his feet were, so I offered to massage them. He looked at me a second, said my qualifications, and he agreed. He had such beautiful feet that I had to hide my boner a couple of times.
I was completely transparent with them and said that I have only taken a few classes and hands-on time is still in the low 50s, but they both seem to enjoy it.

Why hide it @alrajee? The male model might have been aroused and happy to use those feet to bring you off ☺️

Wanted to add my experience. I drove to Canada and stayed for three weeks there, half of it in MTL.
I drove from NYC. I was at the border for about 30 minutes in total. Negative PCR test, Covid-19 vaccination card (make sure to clarify that the J&J vaccine—which is what I got—is administered just once, unlike the three other accepted vaccines), passport, car search, and standard questions.
Montreal as a whole was quite lively the entire time I was there. There were salsa parties, outdoor movie nights, comedy shows, the lot. I had to designate a few days when I won't leave my apartment because it was getting to be too much. I want to make up for last year, sure, but going out every single night is not good.
You need to show your vaccine card and an ID in order to dine at a restaurant. If you somehow forgot yours, you can only order takeout (if offered) and you have to wait outside the entire time.
People in general didn't wear masks on the street, but they would put them on as they enter establishments. Masks are obligatory upon entering any Metro station and while riding the train/bus. During the rush hours, the trains were quite packed so be aware. 
I spent a night at a divey bar and befriended a few Montrealers. According to one local, dancing and partying is prohibited. Not sure how that works and the extent at which it's enforced.
I went to Campus more often than I did Stock Bar. On non-weekend nights, the wait between the dancers' first and second dances were noticeable. Nonetheless, it felt good to be back to more familiar environs. 
Campus was packed Friday and Saturday night. There were a lot of female guests too—I would say they made up 40% of the clientele. I did only one lap dance per visit.
There were sign up sheets at both Stock and Campus, presumably for contact tracing in case somebody tested positive for Covid-19, but they largely went ignored. I wish they were enforced more but tant pis.
Because I was in Canada for longer than 7 days, I had to take a PCR test at most 72 hours before coming back to the US. The border agent who welcomed me back also encouraged that I take another test three days after I get home and try to quarantine at least until I get the negative result. I live by myself and work remotely, so these requests were easy to fulfill.
Minus some really minor inconveniences, I had a great time in Canada and Montreal. I can't wait to come back soon.

Wanted to add my experience. I drove to Canada and stayed for three weeks there, half of it in MTL.
I drove from NYC. I was at the border for about 30 minutes in total. Negative PCR test, Covid-19 vaccination card (make sure to clarify that the J&J vaccine—which is what I got—is administered just once, unlike the three other accepted vaccines), passport, car search, and standard questions.
Montreal as a whole was quite lively the entire time I was there. There were salsa parties, outdoor movie nights, comedy shows, the lot. I had to designate a few days when I won't leave my apartment because it was getting to be too much. I want to make up for last year, sure, but going out every single night is not good.
You need to show your vaccine card and an ID in order to dine at a restaurant. If you somehow forgot yours, you can only order takeout (if offered) and you have to wait outside the entire time.
People in general didn't wear masks on the street, but they would put them on as they enter establishments. Masks are obligatory upon entering any Metro station and while riding the train/bus. During the rush hours, the trains were quite packed so be aware. 
I spent a night at a divey bar and befriended a few Montrealers. According to one local, dancing and partying is prohibited. Not sure how that works and the extent at which it's enforced.
I went to Campus more often than I did Stock Bar. On non-weekend nights, the wait between the dancers' first and second dances were noticeable. Nonetheless, it felt good to be back to more familiar environs. 
Campus was packed Friday and Saturday night. There were a lot of female guests too—I would say they made up 40% of the clientele. I did only one lap dance per visit.
There were sign up sheets at both Stock and Campus, presumably for contact tracing in case somebody tested positive for Covid-19, but they largely went ignored. I wish they were enforced more but tant pis.
Because I was in Canada for longer than 7 days, I had to take a PCR test at most 72 hours before coming back to the US. The border agent who welcomed me back also encouraged that I take another test three days after I get home and try to quarantine at least until I get the negative result. I live by myself and work remotely, so these requests were easy to fulfill.
Minus some really minor inconveniences, I had a great time in Canada and Montreal. I can't wait to come back soon.

Wanted to add my experience. I drove to Canada and stayed for three weeks there, half of it in MTL.
I drove from NYC. I was at the border for about 30 minutes in total. Negative PCR test, Covid-19 vaccination card (make sure to clarify that the J&J vaccine—which is what I got—is administered just once, unlike the three other accepted vaccines), passport, car search, and standard questions.
Montreal as a whole was quite lively the entire time I was there. There were salsa parties, outdoor movie nights, comedy shows, the lot. I had to designate a few days when I won't leave my apartment because it was getting to be too much. I want to make up for last year, sure, but going out every single night is not good.
You need to show your vaccine card and an ID in order to dine at a restaurant. If you somehow forgot yours, you can only order takeout (if offered) and you have to wait outside the entire time.
People in general didn't wear masks on the street, but they would put them on as they enter establishments. Masks are obligatory upon entering any Metro station and while riding the train/bus. During the rush hours, the trains were quite packed so be aware. 
I spent a night at a divey bar and befriended a few Montrealers. According to one local, dancing and partying is prohibited. Not sure how that works and the extent at which it's enforced.
I went to Campus more often than I did Stock Bar. On non-weekend nights, the wait between the dancers' first and second dances were noticeable. Nonetheless, it felt good to be back to more familiar environs. 
Campus was packed Friday and Saturday night. There were a lot of female guests too—I would say they made up 40% of the clientele. I did only one lap dance per visit.
There were sign up sheets at both Stock and Campus, presumably for contact tracing in case somebody tested positive for Covid-19, but they largely went ignored. I wish they were enforced more but tant pis.
Because I was in Canada for longer than 7 days, I had to take a PCR test at most 72 hours before coming back to the US. The border agent who welcomed me back also encouraged that I take another test three days after I get home and try to quarantine at least until I get the negative result. I live by myself and work remotely, so these requests were easy to fulfill.
Minus some really minor inconveniences, I had a great time in Canada and Montreal. I can't wait to come back soon.

Wanted to add my experience. I drove to Canada and stayed for three weeks there, half of it in MTL.
I drove from NYC. I was at the border for about 30 minutes in total. Negative PCR test, Covid-19 vaccination card (make sure to clarify that the J&J vaccine—which is what I got—is administered just once, unlike the three other accepted vaccines), passport, car search, and standard questions.
Montreal as a whole was quite lively the entire time I was there. There were salsa parties, outdoor movie nights, comedy shows, the lot. I had to designate a few days when I won't leave my apartment because it was getting to be too much. I want to make up for last year, sure, but going out every single night is not good.
You need to show your vaccine card and an ID in order to dine at a restaurant. If you somehow forgot yours, you can only order takeout (if offered) and you have to wait outside the entire time.
People in general didn't wear masks on the street, but they would put them on as they enter establishments. Masks are obligatory upon entering any Metro station and while riding the train/bus. During the rush hours, the trains were quite packed so be aware. 
I spent a night at a divey bar and befriended a few Montrealers. According to one local, dancing and partying is prohibited. Not sure how that works and the extent at which it's enforced.
I went to Campus more often than I did Stock Bar. On non-weekend nights, the wait between the dancers' first and second dances were noticeable. Nonetheless, it felt good to be back to more familiar environs. 
Campus was packed Friday and Saturday night. There were a lot of female guests too—I would say they made up 40% of the clientele. I did only one lap dance per visit.
There were sign up sheets at both Stock and Campus, presumably for contact tracing in case somebody tested positive for Covid-19, but they largely went ignored. I wish they were enforced more but tant pis.
Because I was in Canada for longer than 7 days, I had to take a PCR test at most 72 hours before coming back to the US. The border agent who welcomed me back also encouraged that I take another test three days after I get home and try to quarantine at least until I get the negative result. I live by myself and work remotely, so these requests were easy to fulfill.
Minus some really minor inconveniences, I had a great time in Canada and Montreal. I can't wait to come back soon.

Wanted to add my experience. I drove to Canada and stayed for three weeks there, half of it in MTL.
I drove from NYC. I was at the border for about 30 minutes in total. Negative PCR test, Covid-19 vaccination card (make sure to clarify that the J&J vaccine—which is what I got—is administered just once, unlike the three other accepted vaccines), passport, car search, and standard questions.
Montreal as a whole was quite lively the entire time I was there. There were salsa parties, outdoor movie nights, comedy shows, the lot. I had to designate a few days when I won't leave my apartment because it was getting to be too much. I want to make up for last year, sure, but going out every single night is not good.
You need to show your vaccine card and an ID in order to dine at a restaurant. If you somehow forgot yours, you can only order takeout (if offered) and you have to wait outside the entire time.
People in general didn't wear masks on the street, but they would put them on as they enter establishments. Masks are obligatory upon entering any Metro station and while riding the train/bus. During the rush hours, the trains were quite packed so be aware. 
I spent a night at a divey bar and befriended a few Montrealers. According to one local, dancing and partying is prohibited. Not sure how that works and the extent at which it's enforced.
I went to Campus more often than I did Stock Bar. On non-weekend nights, the wait between the dancers' first and second dances were noticeable. Nonetheless, it felt good to be back to more familiar environs. 
Campus was packed Friday and Saturday night. There were a lot of female guests too—I would say they made up 40% of the clientele. I did only one lap dance per visit.
There were sign up sheets at both Stock and Campus, presumably for contact tracing in case somebody tested positive for Covid-19, but they largely went ignored. I wish they were enforced more but tant pis.
Because I was in Canada for longer than 7 days, I had to take a PCR test at most 72 hours before coming back to the US. The border agent who welcomed me back also encouraged that I take another test three days after I get home and try to quarantine at least until I get the negative result. I live by myself and work remotely, so these requests were easy to fulfill.
Minus some really minor inconveniences, I had a great time in Canada and Montreal. I can't wait to come back soon.

Wanted to add my experience. I drove to Canada and stayed for three weeks there, half of it in MTL.
I drove from NYC. I was at the border for about 30 minutes in total. Negative PCR test, Covid-19 vaccination card (make sure to clarify that the J&J vaccine—which is what I got—is administered just once, unlike the three other accepted vaccines), passport, car search, and standard questions.
Montreal as a whole was quite lively the entire time I was there. There were salsa parties, outdoor movie nights, comedy shows, the lot. I had to designate a few days when I won't leave my apartment because it was getting to be too much. I want to make up for last year, sure, but going out every single night is not good.
You need to show your vaccine card and an ID in order to dine at a restaurant. If you somehow forgot yours, you can only order takeout (if offered) and you have to wait outside the entire time.
People in general didn't wear masks on the street, but they would put them on as they enter establishments. Masks are obligatory upon entering any Metro station and while riding the train/bus. During the rush hours, the trains were quite packed so be aware. 
I spent a night at a divey bar and befriended a few Montrealers. According to one local, dancing and partying is prohibited. Not sure how that works and the extent at which it's enforced.
I went to Campus more often than I did Stock Bar. On non-weekend nights, the wait between the dancers' first and second dances were noticeable. Nonetheless, it felt good to be back to more familiar environs. 
Campus was packed Friday and Saturday night. There were a lot of female guests too—I would say they made up 40% of the clientele. I did only one lap dance per visit.
There were sign up sheets at both Stock and Campus, presumably for contact tracing in case somebody tested positive for Covid-19, but they largely went ignored. I wish they were enforced more but tant pis.
Because I was in Canada for longer than 7 days, I had to take a PCR test at most 72 hours before coming back to the US. The border agent who welcomed me back also encouraged that I take another test three days after I get home and try to quarantine at least until I get the negative result. I live by myself and work remotely, so these requests were easy to fulfill.
Minus some really minor inconveniences, I had a great time in Canada and Montreal. I can't wait to come back soon.

Wanted to add my experience. I drove to Canada and stayed for three weeks there, half of it in MTL.
I drove from NYC. I was at the border for about 30 minutes in total. Negative PCR test, Covid-19 vaccination card (make sure to clarify that the J&J vaccine—which is what I got—is administered just once, unlike the three other accepted vaccines), passport, car search, and standard questions.
Montreal as a whole was quite lively the entire time I was there. There were salsa parties, outdoor movie nights, comedy shows, the lot. I had to designate a few days when I won't leave my apartment because it was getting to be too much. I want to make up for last year, sure, but going out every single night is not good.
You need to show your vaccine card and an ID in order to dine at a restaurant. If you somehow forgot yours, you can only order takeout (if offered) and you have to wait outside the entire time.
People in general didn't wear masks on the street, but they would put them on as they enter establishments. Masks are obligatory upon entering any Metro station and while riding the train/bus. During the rush hours, the trains were quite packed so be aware. 
I spent a night at a divey bar and befriended a few Montrealers. According to one local, dancing and partying is prohibited. Not sure how that works and the extent at which it's enforced.
I went to Campus more often than I did Stock Bar. On non-weekend nights, the wait between the dancers' first and second dances were noticeable. Nonetheless, it felt good to be back to more familiar environs. 
Campus was packed Friday and Saturday night. There were a lot of female guests too—I would say they made up 40% of the clientele. I did only one lap dance per visit.
There were sign up sheets at both Stock and Campus, presumably for contact tracing in case somebody tested positive for Covid-19, but they largely went ignored. I wish they were enforced more but tant pis.
Because I was in Canada for longer than 7 days, I had to take a PCR test at most 72 hours before coming back to the US. The border agent who welcomed me back also encouraged that I take another test three days after I get home and try to quarantine at least until I get the negative result. I live by myself and work remotely, so these requests were easy to fulfill.
Minus some really minor inconveniences, I had a great time in Canada and Montreal. I can't wait to come back soon.

+1 for Prague and Zurich. I prefer those two for safety, things to do (both touristy and LGBTQ+), and breadth of culture.

At the end of the day, you’re asking the community for advice. Some of that advice given is based on past experience and others are tips on things for you to consider. 
Do what makes sense for you. There is no right or wrong answer as it’s something that depends on your specific circumstances. 
Regardless what you do, make sure to protect yourself. There are consequences that can occur if you allow someone to live in your house which could make it difficult to legally remove them if you decide down the road it’s not working out. Make sure you make an informed decision about the level of risk you’re willing to accept. 
We all hope that we can help someone and make a difference in someone’s life. Many of us have attempted it with various levels of success. The feedback here are some things you should consider as you make decisions. 
Regardless of your choice, good luck and I hope it works out for you. 

I just went and had a massage with the only non asian (Matt). Decent massage but the rest was mechanical at best and he shortened me by 10 min . There were a couple of Asian  masseurs that looked ok. I will try them next time. I believe one is called Danny and the other Andy. There has been a big turnover at Utopia this year so i don’t know any of the guys .