MikeB wrote:
Thanks for the encouragement everyone. I'm going to give this a shot and see how it works out. My plan right now is to grow it out until November 18th (my Masters degree convocation...might have to shave it off for the occasion) or through Christmas. I'll be sure to post pictures of my progress over the next few weeks!

Mike

You are off to a good start. As for convocation. I remember 2 yrs ago being here and worrying about if I would shave for grad. Iam happy that I didn't. It would be a shame to lose the time that I spent up to that point and plus you need the ask yourself the reason for removing it. is it because you want to or is it cuz everyone there would expect you to? Iam happy that you kept it.... How were the reactions?