You can have your favorite whiskey delivered in two hours.
But you still prefer the bartender who makes you wait while he crafts it properly.
Some things are worth the beautiful inconvenience.
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You can have your favorite whiskey delivered in two hours.
But you still prefer the bartender who makes you wait while he crafts it properly.
Some things are worth the beautiful inconvenience.
100%
It's hard to get into the right headspace when I'm rushing.
And if I can't concentrate on us having fun, I'm not giving the experience I want to!
Does immediate gratification give us anything memorable?
Reply and give me your opinion. 👇
One of the most attractive things about a man isn't what he's achieved, but how comfortable he is in the spaces between achievements.
01.10.2025 00:35 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0A poem about the happiness we don't celebrate enough.
Happiness can simply be found in appreciating the nuances of life.
#fmty #datedc
Let me tell you a secret about this dinner…
Plot twist: this dish from a $400 tasting menu gave me and my date both food poisoning 🤢
But what happened next taught me everything about real experiences.
I realized that bonding happens when we stop performing and start being human ✨
Thank you gorgeous!
22.09.2025 17:38 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0The best things require proximity to fully appreciate.
Some men understand it instinctively… that true sophistication reveals itself in layers, not announcements.
I take a pause before choosing who I want to be today.
I’m intentional about the choices I make
The most magnetic people understand this: how you show up matters.
#datedc #gfe #datevirginia #fmty
Self-discipline isn't just saying "no" to everything.
Sometimes it's saying "yes" to:
- Morning workouts
- Watches that make your outfit
- Virginia back roads
- Creating instead of consuming
What are you saying "yes" to this week?
Perhaps it'll involve me...
unfortunately I do love:
vacations in Hawaii, books I buy but never read, Krispy Kreme on Friday nights, artisan whole-bean coffee, pretty candles I won't light, MotoGP, cashmere in the fall, Lewis Hamilton, my 5-step skincare routine, plants I'll definitely kill
🤷
That's fair!
I remembered that I grew a ton personally when I started SW. I was a lot more wishy-washy with my boundaries and then when I started SW, I had to learn how to communicate them clearly.
They just need to become a SW!
I'm not joking... doing this work forced me to develop boundaries and say NO when I needed to. And then I was able to do that in my personal life.
A man who reads poetry and thinks about sensation isn't soft. He's sophisticated.
The same man who orchestrates complex deals has everything he needs for meaningful connection. Right now, as he is.
No preparation required, no perfect timing needed. #datedc #dateeastcoast
"Stop thinking, just enjoy it. // And like that, thoughts froze."
The moment when analysis gives way to pure sensation. When the mind finally surrenders to what the body already knows.
Link in bio for more of my writing.
Everyone else complains. You create.
That's what I admire about successful men: decisiveness. You build thriving moment by moment.
Connection works the same way. Not random, but curated with intention.
Ready to go deeper? Check my website.
Decision fatigue is real.
Except you've mastered decisive action.
5 a.m. gym sessions.
Thoughtfully paired bourbon.
Soul-feeding getaways.
Thriving isn't accidental—it's intentional.
Connection works the same way.
Yes please!! The weather is still good for some final boat excursions
03.09.2025 22:18 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Yes, I agree.
I recently had a gent ask to schedule, but then wanted to make a deposit the day of our date. I was so confused by his logic.
I guarantee a companion that gives the best dates is also the one who's best taken care of!
03.09.2025 22:13 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Yes!! I love oysters and trying different kinds is such a fun date
03.09.2025 22:12 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0These flowers don't last forever. Neither do opportunities.
But I'd rather spend my morning creating beauty than compromising boundaries for quick money.
Some things can't be rushed. I'm one of them
Ready to create something beautiful together?
One was a last-minute request that ignored my boundaries.
The other was hot yoga that honored my time as sacred.
I chose myself. Because saying no to the wrong opportunities creates space for the right ones.
Exclusivity isn't a sales pitch. It's a way of being.
$1,300 or $29?
One was a last-minute request that ignored my process.
The other was yoga that honored my boundaries.
I chose myself.
The man who gives proper notice isn't just being polite—he's showing character.
Almost all motorcycle transmissions are fully manual...
25.08.2025 20:59 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0There's something about a man who can handle a manual transmission that suggests he understands the art of control and release in other areas too.
24.08.2025 13:30 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0Four things that defined my summer:
1. Caviar at golden hour.
2. The lean into a winding corner on my GSXR.
3. Live music that made me forget my worries existed.
4. The discipline that makes all of it possible.
Quality recognizes quality. In experiences, in choices, in people.
The way a man treats his watch tells me everything about how he treats his time.
And mine.
What turns me on?
When lovers are thoughtful in small ways, like remembering my coffee order or bringing fresh flowers
Wanting can feel dangerous.
I wrote this poem during one of those low moments, when my protectors got loud.
Instead of giving into them, I just listened.
Our guard dogs always retreat though.
And when they do, I can't help but wonder what might take its place...