Tuesday, October 14, 2008

The Beard Issue


The idea may be laughable, improbable and, dare I say, impossible.
I have given this a lot of thought and have been persuaded by many a friend. The whole thing could end up a disaster. But like every great step in life, you never know until you try.
The decision has finally been made: I'm growing a beard.

(Preferably, not like this one)


Now stifle those giggles and don't think I didn't see you roll your eyes. It is possible for me to have facial hair. From 16 to 22 I had a goatee. From 22 to 24 I was clean shaven, then from 24 on I have had a very nice soul patch.
It occurred to me that I have never attempted a beard. I know I have some Native American in me and therefore facial hair grows extremely slow, to the point of agony. I'm itching like crazy!
A group of friends encouraged me to try growing a beard, "just see what happens."
It has been a week and a half now without shaving. Many of you probably haven't even noticed. My 10 days without shaving looks like some guys after 24 hours. Will I be able to grow a full beard or will it come across stalkerish/rapist? Not exactly the look I'm going for. I do know though, that if I just grow a mustache, I look like a white guy trying to be Hispanic.

So, let's all watch along and see how these "beard" thing works out.

2 comments:

Nicole said...

I support it.

I think you should take a picture every day and post it on the blog to keep track of it. You know, like a progress report!

Plus, it'll give people, like yours truly who doesn't get to see you all the time, a good glimpse of this so-called beard!

Julie said...

Awesome! I want you to look like Grizzly Adams when I come home from vacation! (Is that reference too old for you?) How about "Uncle Jesse" or for that matter, Gregg Popovich??