redrun wrote:
So I have this constant battle in my head, why bother having a nice neat short beard when I'm not going to be able to grow it out for a good 30 years!? But on the other hand, any beard is better than no beard, right?


YES, BECAUSE Redrun, every day bearded is better than any day shaved. Keeping a trim beard like you have succeeded to do so far is a lot less work in the morning than shaving every morning. Plus, you just plain look better! Think how hard you'd have to workout at the gym to improve your appearance that much.