Movember's over...I'm keeping the beard.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the freedom of Movember. Not only is it attached to a good cause but it is quite freeing to be able to not worry over shaving just so everyday. I've been a clean shaven guy since the first time a razor ever touched my face, for the most part. I've dabbled in growing a goatee here and there but never really committed to it for more than two weeks. That was usually when I would start to feel the itch and get aggravated. Shortly after that the razor came out. But there are other reasons.

1. Character.

I am loving the grey in my beard. I am a bit older now, not that old, but I love that grey! I can't explain it. That and the fact that the goatee adds something to my face, literally and figuratively. I am so much more comfortable with it than being clean shaven. I also have a weird head shape (at least I think so) and this gives me some definition (?) I guess you'd say.

2. Anonymity.

I'm not a big deal. I have no reason to hide. I'm certainly not famous. But I recently attended a geocaching Mega event and people I've known for years walked by without recognizing me. A first it was weird, but then I began to enjoy it. Here online I will talk my fingers off. If I am around in real life, I'm really not that verbal unless you're close to me.

Believe it or not I don't like being singled out. I mean I enjoy recognition, but it quickly turns to embarrassment. Something I need to work on. But I'll be okay.

3. Wife and kids.

They've gotten used to it.

Sam loves it. He loves to sit on my lap and rub the goatee and fall asleep.

Logan tolerates it. Why? Because it was her idea that I grow my hair back. If the goatee goes, it's an all or nothing situation. I will shave my head as well and she doesn't want that. Compromise.

Mags won't admit it but I think she likes it too. Lol. Really likes it. ;^)

4. Evil Twin

I get to do the evil twin thing. No Dark Mirror required. No other dimensions to visit. And most importantly I don't have to kill myself in a battle to decide the fate of either universe.

Although some would argue, most likely successfully, that my evil twin would probably be a really nice guy.

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So, yeah, I started the year with a clean shaven head and no facial hair (well, eyebrows) and now I'm sporting this thing on my face and a full head of hair. Who knows how I'll feel later?

For now I'm liking the new me. :^)

Thanks Movember!