So the other day I went into the retail store for The Art of Shaving. I know, you wouldn't think I would be interested in that, seeing how I have been sporting a beard for 3 years, but none-the-less, I when in for a gander. While I was looking at a $75 shaving kit, The store clerk walked behind me and said "That kit will last you about 6 months of daily shaving . . ." then as I tured around and he continued "or at least 2 years." Some people ask me how I can stand to have a beard. "I can't stand the itchiness" some of them say. I'm reminded of a line that I think is applicable here. Having a beard is "like a new pair of underwear. At first it's constrictive, but after a while, it becomes a part of you."
I truly feel that the beard has become a part of me. Its a part of my personality, and image. It also helps me make decisions and tells me to burn things.
I have been thinking about shaving the beard though. For one, we are going to brazil soon and I just think its going to be way to hot to have a beard. On the other hand, when we get back from brazil its going to be way to cold to not have a beard. so, catch 22.
Seeing how I am unable to make this decision myself (as my beard is telling me that shaving it would be killing a part of myself and to go out and torch the city) I am going to get some feedback from my peeps. What do you think? Should keep the beard or send it to the grave?
2 comments:
Keep it! At some point you will have to shave it out of necessity (facial lice, job hunting, calling, birds building a nest in it...) so I say work it as long as possible.
Long live the beard!
Amen Sister! Preach On! ... Keep the beard, it gives you some indie rock street cred.
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