Thursday, July 30, 2009

How to properly apply perfume

So how do you apply perfume?

Spray it all over your shirt and some on your neck, right?

Wrong!

Don't you wonder why sometimes your perfume works effectively that you can smell it until you go home from work and sometimes it disappears by mid day?

I'm currently using CK IN2U
Well, there is actually a proper way of applying perfume. Here's how.
1. Body sprays and perfumes should be applied to pulse areas, neck and obviously your body. This is a good thing to do since our skin’s heat amplifies the scent of our perfume.
2. Avoid rubbing the scent on your palm. Let the perfume dry naturally on your skin to preserve the scent. Most perfumes lose their scent after rubbing so leave it to dry after spraying.
3. Avoid spraying on clothes. Aside from risking to stain your clothes it is difficult to remove the scent especially when you overspray it.
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12 Things a Discreet Dude should learn to do..


A DD should be able to…

1. Give advice that matters. In one sentence.


When I was in my teenage years, the world for me was a huge playground. In other words, all that mattered for me was how fun I could make my day without thinking of the consequences. There was plenty of unprotected sex, dating, smoked pot, going out with the wrong people, etc. Then one day, one of my friends called me up and asked help because his penis was secreting puss. That was a shocker to me. I told him to check with the pharmacy attendants since they might be able to help. In a few weeks, I checked with him again and he said it was better. But he had to endure a couple of weeks of not being able to piss without the excruciating pain. He then confessed that he had unprotected sex with a prostitute, but did it anyway since he was really horny. He was lucky he didn’t get hepatitis. Or worse, Aids. He then told me about how much he regrets not using a condom, and how much he now considers it as an essential part of his sex life. His last line for me was, “Better safe than sorry”. Best advice I ever got. One sentence.


2. Ask for help


Guys who refuse to seek help are the biggest douche bags on earth.


3. Learn how to say NO.



4. Buy a suit / Barong and never wear jeans on formal occasions.





The typical Filipino guy does not own a formal suit. That would be excusable if you are stuck in the Philippines and you own a barong. But are you seriously going to wear jeans on formal occasions? And you will not be able to get away with it just because you are wearing a buttoned shirt! Learn how to dress smart for formal occasions. Jeans, no matter how dark they are, should never be worn on weddings or any formal parties. Buy a pair of trousers for this purpose. It will not only make you look good and presentable, but the hosts who invited you will appreciate it.


5. Name a good book


Twilight doesn’t count.




6. Be loyal to at least one product



It tells a lot about who you are and the things you believe in. I like vodka over beer any day. I like Red Horse than San Miguel Pilsen. I like Nivia products for men than Neutrogena. Be sure to keep it real and be consistent.








7. Tell a joke



Here’s one: “When NASA first started sending up astronauts, they quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. To combat the problem, NASA scientists spent a decade and $12 billion to develop a pen that writes in zero gravity, upside down, underwater, on almost any surface including glass and at temperatures ranging from below freezing to 300°C.



The Russians used a pencil.”





8. Know what to do with wounds



Stop the bleeding by applying pressure using a gauze pad or a clean cloth. If you can’t stop the bleeding, just get to a hospital. Once the bleeding stops, check for signs of infection then clean it with soap and water. Dress the wound. Never ever cry.






9. Tell if someone is lying



Everyone has his technique in catching a liar. Not all of them work.


My favorites: Liars change the subject almost instantaneously. Liars look up and to their right when they speak. Liars will sometimes stare dead straight into your eyes and employ a dead face. Pick one, test it.



10. Swim


- You’re Filipino and you don’t know how to freestyle? Or even the frog swim?




11. Throw a punch


Knowing how to throw a good punch when the situation calls for it wouldn’t blemish your reputation. Rule of thumb: Swing with your shoulders, not your arm. If you can strike hard using the heel of your palm, go with it. It serves the same purpose.


12. Drive a car.

- Learn how to drive. A 40-year old man who doesn’t drive is kind’a creepy.
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

What do you wear?




Admit it, you are also the physical-appearance-always-matter type of person.

We DDs (Discreet Dudes) are so concerned about how we look we are usually seen at fitness centers and shopping malls when we have the time.


I like H&M, they have always been affordable yet stylish. I always end up buying something from that store when I go in. Most of the time it would be t-shirts, a pair of jeans, a pack of boxers, caps, even bought really crazy looking sunglasses from them which I lost while traveling in Thailand. Their line is stylish, yet not loud. They have something for everyone, certainly something for people like us.




Splash hits jackpots, but in most cases, their clothes are pretty generic. I bought a pair of Lee Cooper shoes from them and I consider it my favorite. I’ve been going back there consistently, but haven’t found the same standard though. On occasions, you can find something super nice, but most of the time, they make pretty basic-looking clothes.

Giordano is a bit boring for me, but I know a lot of people who like them.


I shopped like crazy in Penshoppe and Bench when I went home to the Philippines last March. Five years ago, when I was back in Cebu, I try not to buy clothes from them. You see, Penshoppe and Bench have the tendency of making two thousand t-shirts of the same design. It’s embarrassing to admit, but I have been in a lot of situations where I have to turn the other direction because I see someone wearing the same shirt that I am. Awkward. But chances of experiencing that here in Dubai is .001 when your clothes are bought form the Philippines.


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Welcome to Dubai Discreet Dude


Working in Dubai is different, you tend to not have the same freedom as you have back home. But there are plenty of “Discreet Dudes” here in Dubai, and I am one of them. Knowing friends that you can hang out every Thursday and Friday evening makes life bearable.

To define the term, Discreet Dudes are gay men who are straight acting. In most cases, their casual friends and acquaintances are clueless of their real sexuality, their families have doubts but they have a certain type of personality that family members will hold back in getting a confirmation and most of their closest friends (majority are females) are aware of their situation.

I’m against the term “hiding in the closet”, because that defeats the idea that there are gay men who are actually comfortable being discreet. Just because you are gay, it doesn’t mean you have to like wearing women’s clothes and walking like a whore. It definitely doesn’t mean you automatically like to design clothes and cut other people’s hair! Believe me, just like how there are surfer dudes, hiphops, goths, etc. to classify men, there will also be classifications for gay men.

I have nothing against the loud and flamboyant type of gays. In order for you to earn respect, you have to respect the way that they are. In the end, what matters is everyone is being true to themselves.

This blog will cover everything from lifestyle, travel, people, tips, technology and anything that will interest the regular Dubai Discreet Dude.
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