IML 2015 Recap

So, this year's IML is over. I know right, sad face. Parents can now stop covering their childrenez' eyes as they pass the Congress Hotel. Real-life biological daddies can act like 'dey not lookin wit dey lookin asses' as they passed the hotel and pinch a tent in their pants big enough to fit their son's Boy Scouts pack. I swear I saw a few people's daddies packing heat. The South Loop will no longer have the sweet aroma of musk, poppers; oops I meant VCR cleaner, and cigarettes. And most importantly, none of us will have to ever feature that jankey negative 5 star roach motel.

Seriously, did the Congress Hotel not realize that IML 2015 was happening this past Memorial Day weekend in their hotel? What had happened!? Congress didn't just drop the ball, they dropped the whole damn court. From insensitive staff laughing and snapping photos of hotel guests to busted lights in the hallway, I had a growing suspicion that I was hanging out in a trap house, not a hotel. Overall, the hotel wasn't prepared, didn't lend itself for a very engaging environment for IML, and what the hell was up with that late demonizing fluorescent hallway lighting!? Erybody knows that fluorescent lighting is not where it's at when it comes to setting the mood. All I can say is that Congress Hotel was a few busted everything from being the Sochi Hotel of IML. I understand that this was the hotel where it all started, but can we all concur to NEVER host an IML there again or else I'm gone be right out there with the rest of the picketers... just smh. Any who, you know yours truly still got it all the way in for IML!

This year's IML certainly didn't disappoint with its array of surprise and delight slew of costumes, and personality. Despite the trap house, the energy was out of this world and I was elated to debut my harness. From the moment I put her on, I felt like Victoria's Secrets Angel who just go her wings. You couldn't' tell me nothing! I was sashaying, flipping my wrap, primping, and overall just acting a damn fool. I definitely plan to sport my harness under my suit at my next business meeting... hehe.

The black leather daddies threw their annual Onyx party of house music and chocolate. I have to say that I felt such positive vibes from the crowd at this party and have always had a great time. Mensroom threw their decadent party at Bijou Theatre that would even have Dionysus going home early, so use your imagination on that one. All the boys were able to clean that lube off and head over to Manhole's first after hours, day party that didn't start until 7am and went until 1pm.

Congrats to Patrick Smith, Mr. Los Angeles Leather 2015 for taking home the title of International Mr. Leather 2015. Smith and the other contestants went through a series of competitions where they were judged on their physique, personality, and stage presence Huge shout out to Mr. Chicago Leather 2015, Luis Tipantasig, you'll always be a winner in my book book!

Until next IML, keep those harnesses shinned up and a very special thank you to all of you who tuned into and followed GoPride.com on Twitter for my takeover!

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