Since I’ve been so good, may I please have nicely defined abs for Christmas?
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Santa, all I want for Christmas is abs
Schweddy BosGuy
So here I sit dripping in sweat after returning from a quick run at the gym. Perhaps the dedication my partner has shown going to the gym these past few months is starting to influence me or perhaps I’m simply trying to offset all the extra cocktails and treats I’ve been enjoying. I’m not really questioning the logic, I’m just hoping that I don’t fall off this proverbial workout wagon.
I’m continuing to work out with my trainer Stew two times a week. Earlier this fall I changed up my work out routine and decided every other Wednesday I would spend one hour on either back or chest – by the end of that hour I’m hurting (in a good way) and I can feel the effects for the next several days. Every Friday I spend one hour on arms and core which leaves me tired and out of breathe. I’ve not seen any real change in my physique but I think I’m getting stronger. Starting this week, I’ve thrown in a couple of cardio sessions. Nothing serious – 30 to 45 minute runs, but it adds a bit more to the week and makes me feel better about myself. 
I hope to stick with this thru next week too so I have a leg up on all the people who return to the gym starting Jan 1. How about you? Have you been working out? Do you have any personal fitness goals?
What not to buy BosGuy for Christmas
So many people have asked me where they can find this (me thinks this might make the rounds for gag gifts). You can check out the website by linking here. You can actually send a Pee & Poo eCard to friends from the site too #Klassy.
Gingrich tells Gay Iowan you better vote for Obama
I don’t know if I should applaud or gag at Republican nominee hopeful, Newt Gingrich’s response to a gay Iowan who asked him ” if he’s elected, how does he plan to engage gay Americans.” Newt’s response “vote for Obama.”
I no longer apologize for who I am. I’ll follow Newt’s advice
Gingrich has gone so far in recent days to indicate that if President, he would not follow judicial rulings he disagreed with and would have such “activist judges” arrested – for example federal judges who rule in favor of same sex marriage he would deem “activist”.
Interesting that there are many in the gay community who bemoan the GLBT community is beholden to the far from perfect Democratic Party, but when provided the Newt alternative, I’m curious how this is perceived as a choice? If Newt was asked the same question but in place of the word “gay” the person asked “Woman”, “Black”, “Latino” or “Jewish” I wonder what the public’s response would be if he told them “vote for Obama”? You and I both know he’d be labelled a misogynist, racist or antisemitic; so in my opinion the current Republican nominee front runner is homophobic. Bravo Republican party… now you have a candidate proud to wear the badge of discrimination and hate. Two Christian values that seem so appropriate for this time of year.
Get your hump on: Happy Hump Day
Here is my special Christmas-themed Happy Hump Day (#HHD) post for you. Get your hump on this Christmas.
Night view of downtown Boston
Last night Sergio took our friend Rodrigo to the top of The Custom House to show him downtown Boston at night. From the top of this iconic building, one can get beautiful views of Boston harbor, Faneuil Hall Market, the North End and parts of downtown Boston. Here are a few photos that they snapped.
Faneuil Hall Market Place
An historic meeting hall off to the left of this picture and not visible is where the marketplace got its name. The middle arcade with the dome is filled with stall after stall of food shops and the arcades above and below house retail & restaurant with the upper floors reserved for office space. This is Boston’s version of Chicago’s Navy Pier or S.F.’s Fisherman’s Wharf. Its where tourists come to visit and young 20-somethings get obnoxiously drunk on weekends.
Christopher Columbus Park / North End
The lower left of the picture is part of the Rose Kennedy Greenway which replaced Boston’s elevated highway. The upper left of the photo shows the North End (Boston’s Little Italy); where my grandmother grew up and my brother currently lives. The A-frame building to the right is the start of Long Wharf (where I catch the high speed ferry to Provincetown). Lastly, the blue lights are actually covering an extended arch that runs through the North End’s popular Christopher Columbus park and overlooks Boston Harbor.
Bunker Hill Monument
North of the North End in Charlestown is the Bunker Hill Monument. The obelisk which you can walk up was built in the 1800s to commemorate the first major conflict between British and Patriot forces which took place in 1775 and was where rebelling colonists were ordered “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes”. A short walk from here (but not visible) is The U.S.S. Constitution (a.k.a. Old Ironsides) – the oldest commissioned ship in the world.
OMG: The They Fit Kit
Nik over at My Bizarre world blog was jokingly listing a few Christmas gifts in his post, “Gift ideas”. Among the gifts listed was the FitKit. I thought it was hilarious and figured you may feel the same.
The site claims it is introducing the world’s first custom-fit condoms with 95 diff erent sizes for your maximum pleasure & comfort. I’m not 100% convinced that one would need such customization, but I think its a genius marketing move. One thing that seems to always sell is sex.
Unfortunately, the site is in the UK and at the moment they can only “tailor” condoms for those in the E.U. but they do encourage you to reach out to them and if you like you can print off the “ruler” they provide (I’ve included a snap shot to the left).
Check out to the official “TheyFit” website by linking here.
Wham “Last Christmas”
Time to gay up the BosGuy blog to get ready for Christmas and nothing says “gay” quite like Wham. Enjoy this holiday ditty from George and Andrew.
Try not to laugh too hard at the “straight acting” George Michael who actually has better hair and prettier lips than any of the female models in the video.
Boston Phoenix 100 Unsexiest Men of 2011
The Boston Phoenix would like you to vote in their 100 Unsexiest Men of 2011. If you disagree with someone on the list you may vote “Sexy”. However, if you agree with the selection you can select “Unsexy”.
I’m not one to normally promote negative opinions of others, but I love how this irreverent publication makes fun of all the magazine “Sexiest” lists. I don’t recognize everyone on this list, but The Boston Phoenix assembles quite the collection of characters. Some of the names that caught my eye include: Former US Rep. Anthony Weiner, Dr. Conrad Murray, Gov. Rick Perry, and Hosni Mubarek. Others are more puzzling to me like, Stanley Tucci, Anderson Cooper and Jimmy Fallon.
Looking to kill some time in the office this week or next? Check out The Boston Phoenix 100 Unsexiest Men of 2011.
Naughty or nice
Tis the season when little girls and boys are reminded on a daily basis that Santa Claus is coming to town. Parents use the pending visit as ammunition to remind their children that Santa (or more recently the Elf on a shelf) is watching to see who’s naughty and who’s nice.
This got me to thinking, as we get older do you think people are motivated to do the right thing (in other words be “nice”) because someone might see them and they will receive accolades or do you think people are genuinely nice.
Coming from the northeast which does not have the friendliest of reputations, you may be surprised to read that I think most people if given the opportunity will do the right thing. This doesn’t mean that every one of us have not in the past been a jerk at one time or another, but on the whole I think the “nice list” (if Santa were keeping one) is a lot longer than the “naughty list”. Its just that we remember those irritating moments a lot more than those nice ones.
What do you think?
Men of Twitter
Each Monday I post #MenOfTwitter profiles of men who catch my eye and whom I think you may enjoy following. Below are this week’s #MenOfTwitter. Leave them a nice comment and start following on Twitter.
TheDaveyWavey – This native New Englander has some gypsy blood in him, and I have enjoyed following him on his adventures recently to NYC and Hawaii. However, my favorite post on his blog, Break The Illusion, was when he tried vegemite while visiting Australia. Dave’s blog is all about affirmation and helping to make the world a better place. He also markets his own apparel and has a fitness site complete with daily work out routines. You can keep up with all his activities on Facebook and Twitter. #LoveHim
AaronHoff – Aaron is a 25 year old Michigan native who has a penchant for discretely flashing his derrière in his Twitter profile pics. This ‘cheeky’ guy moved to San Francisco in the fall from DC. To help pay the bills he is someone’s “sexretary”. His words not mine (I told you he’s cheeky). Aaron is one of the funniest guys I follow. An example of a recent tweet is “The trainer broke whatever my ‘getting into the car’ muscles are.” #CheekyTweeter
BrianJMoylan – You may recognize Brian as one of the staff writers for Gawker.com. In Brian’s own words, “I grew up in the great state of Connecticut, but now I live in beautiful Midtown Manhattan with the rest of the world’s actors and homosexuals.” Moylan also Tweets under the pseudonym @FleshbotBrian for a naughty site that would likely appeal to a number of my readers. #NaughtyWriter
BTW if you like this post, retweet it. If you love this post, follow me, @BosGuy. Link here to see past #MenOfTwitter postings.
Hey summer…
It is a bone-chilling 28 degrees in Boston today with a steady breeze that makes you want to cry within minutes of stepping outside. I know the past few months have been unseasonably mild, but I miss the weather already.
Decorations by Martha Stewart
Last night when I was driving through one of Boston’s suburbs we passed this house and I couldn’t resist snapping this photograph. Clearly someone is excited about Christmas, but with houses separated by only a driveway, I have to wonder if the neighbors share the same enthusiasm or more closely resemble the character of the giant green Grinch off on the right.
Ab Fab on the Kardashians
Have you seen the Ab Fab video about the Kardashians?
Check out this hilarious 30-second clip. It’s fab, dahling.
Edina: “Look there’s a new disease called Kardashians darling…”
Thanks for the heads up Julian.
Miracle on 22nd Street
Do you remember this feel good story from last Christmas when hundreds of kids in New York City mistook a gay couple’s apartment as Santa Claus’ home?
Unfortunately I cannot figure out how to embed the NYT video but it is worth the watch if you did not hear about this story from Christmas 2010. You can watch the very touching video here.
