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Re: CoryB Beard: Part Deux (Post #81)
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Well, this is the type of post I know everybody on The Beard Board dreads reading.... But, after nearly 15 weeks of growth (with a few small trims throughout), I decided to shave last night. After successfully reaching my three month goal, I kept having the urge to shave. I used the 24 hour rule, then I used the 48 hour rule, etc but alas, the urge to shave would not go away.
Honestly, over the last 24 hours I have been second guessing that decision. My face looks so small now! Especially my chin. I did not realize how much my beard had become a part of me. Not to be overly sentimental, but I feel like I lost a part of me. In fact, I did loose a part of me! Today I have been going back and looking at my progress pictures, trying to figure out what it was I was unhappy about with my beard. In hindsight, I think I was unhappy with two things: 1. The density of my cheeks and 2. The length and symmetry of the "underbeard" (I think it had gotten longer than suited my face). Looking back, I think I should have just trimmed up the underbeard and wore it for a few days.
This was my first experiment with growing a beard and I am very happy I did it. It was a lot of fun, it was a challenge to stick with it, and I learned a lot! Especially patience while going through the transformation. Perhaps the greatest thing I learned will be in the days to come as I figure out whether or not I am meant to be bearded long term. As of right now, I already want to regrow! I am going to give it a week or two and see if the urge is still there. I know it is a long road, and I have the pictures to remind me of those dreadful first six weeks! I will have to be fully committed to the goal. I am especially glad I found this board and I am glad to share this experience with you guys. It has been fun sharing my first beard growth with you all. Thank you all for the support. If I decide to regrow, I will keep the board informed!
Stay tuned...
"He that hath a beard is more than a youth, and he that hath no beard is less than a man" -Wm. Shakespeare
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