Modern Simple Living

Gear Review My Journey with Baseball Caps *Finding the perfect fit in a world of endless styles* ~5 Months Ownership $5.99 Budget Option $10.99 Cotton Option Section I The Philosophy of Headwear I've owned quite a few baseball caps over the years, ranging from fitted and snapbacks to mesh truckers. Generally, I wear a hat either to protect myself from the elements or when I'm feeling lazy and didn’t fix my hair.   Minimalism and Design In keeping with a minimalist theme, I prefer either single-color black or white hats, with as few designs or logos as possible. It's easy to find a decent baseball cap for about $10 at various discount retailers and even less online from Amazon. Styles and Utility → Mesh Trucker Caps — Best for hot weather or when I anticipate sweating. → Classic Snapbacks — My preferred style, often looking for slightly oversized options. → Logo Caps — Past favorites included a New York Yankees cap and a simple white Adidas logo snapback. Tip: If you ar...

Wine Review Discovering Black Velvet Whisky *An unexpected journey to the bottom shelf* ~$8 Price 80 Proof 1 Mainstay Bottle Table of Contents ① Section I — First Impressions ② Section II — Would I Buy It Again? ③ Section III — Update (6/20/20) Section I Section I — First Impressions I've always been curious about Black Velvet and surprisingly never tried it until now. I knew it would be a cheap liquor, typically found for under $10 on the bottom shelf of any grocery store. So, I picked it up alongside my usual bourbon fix, Wild Turkey 101.   Tasting Notes At first, I tried it with Coca-Cola, but I couldn't taste anything besides the Coke. It was too sweet for my taste, so I decided to try it again on the rocks. To my surprise, it was incredibly smooth—indeed, as smooth as velvet. There are some sweet notes in the flavor profile, and I barely noticed any alcohol burn. However, something about it just doesn’t sit right with me. → Smoothness — The standout feature; very easy ...