Mason Says

Definition is half the battle. About a year ago, I found myself struggling to put my life and lifestyle into language. As a writer/blogger, being able to articulate who I am is oxygen . Without the ability to do so, I'm an emotional and psychological claustrophobe. The definition of self opens locked doors and clears the path so I can walk with a swagger. It pulls back the window blinds on my worldview so I can see clearly and think with a vision. I'm talking about being a metro-savvy man, a term that I've coined to describe men like myself. To borrow from my prelude above, life is too short to live unfocused, to drink cheap beer, to dress like we don't own mirrors and to claim video gaming as a main hobby. It's about realizing that it's what we learn after we think we know it all that counts. Style, substance and sensibilities matter. With that, let me roll out the first installment of "Five Things About a Metro-Savvy Man".
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Five Things About Metro-Savvy Men

1) Metro-sexual: First, it needs to be said that a metro-savvy man knows the term metro-sexual is not synonymous with homosexual, not that it really matters that much to him anyway. However, he still cringes at the label of metro-sexual because the world is full of half-wits, who can't appreciate a man who takes care of himself and dares to dress like everything in his wardrobe isn't a bad Father's Day gift. Yes, the thought counts. And, damn it, whether you choose to put it into your wardrobe rotation counts too. I digress. What I'm saying is the term metro-sexual is forever tainted and tarnished. Did I say the masses are asses? Just checking. That aside, the other reality at play is the term metro-sexual is limiting and somewhat superficial. It lacks the substance and sensibilities of being metro-savvy.

2.) World travel: The metro-savvy man wants to travel to as many different countries as possible, including Cuba before the complete collapse of communism when America floods it with McDonalds and cable spring break specials. He also knows that a cruise ship layover in Mexico doesn't really count as traveling abroad no matter how frustrating the language barrier might be.

3.) Suits: The metro-savvy man never wears a suit with more than three buttons and really prefers two. He's also too busy to explain it because he has moves to make; outpacing his 5 button suit wearing competitor, who's busy still buttoning his coat. The metro-savvy man will stop for a second, however, to share with his shorter brethren that the fewer buttons a jacket has the longer the lapels, which make one look less vertically challenged. Conversely, he will tell Big Pimpin' that the more buttons a suit has the more you're at risk of being confused as a replacement member of The Whispers.

4.) Porn: The metro-savvy knows good porn from bad porn and isn't ashamed to admit. Women who look like they haven't been to the hair dresser in a couple of months coupled with a dude who's sporting some serious beads taco meat on his chest, while going at it in some poorly lit room at the Ramada doesn't cut it. Speaking of cut it, women with wounds from a bar brawl last year are also unacceptable. If the metro-savvy man likes porn, he doesn't ask his co-worker or cousin if he can borrow some of their bottom shelf selection. He knows better.

5.) Designer Jeans: The metro-savvy man knows that fitted jeans are designer jeans that are "designed" and cut to fit properly in a flattering and stylish way. He knows the fashionable fitted look is not achieved by going cheap and buying a pair of ball hugging Levi's. All this achieves is confirming you're a dad or that you should be one. However, with those tight ass Levi's, you may not be one in anytime time soon. The metro-savvy man also knows how and how not to reproduce successfully.

This is the first list of more to come. As with anything in life, there are always exceptions to the rules. But it's safe to say that if a man is unable to affirm four out of five, he isn't metro-savvy (yet). And he doesn't have to be. Some guys are content with being content. Ladies, those are your battles to fight. But for the guys who want to step up their game or already have, hopefully these installments will be helpful. Look for "Five (more) Things About Metro-Savvy Men" soon. One



P.S: Chana, I thought you would appreciate the list format...lol.


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