My Motivation part no. 3

I can't wait till the hair on my face adds depth, dimension, style and symmetry.

Confucius says

A beard on the chin is worth two in the bush.

It'll put hair on your chin.

What is this I hear? Genetics and hormones? Stubble, my friend, I feel you are unprepared for this match. You can not rely on your genetics. I will share with you one of my secrets. Two fingers of Irish Whiskey (won in a Yankee-swap), every morning will provide my face with the nutrients it needs to surpass your so-called genetics. It grows hair on my chin, chest and just about everywhere else.

An just in case you get any ideas, there will be random drug testing. This is not the MLB.

This is what beards.org has taught me tonight

"Basically, there is nothing that you can do to increase your beard development. Genetics and hormones are the major determinants of an individual's beard development. Unless you suffer from a hormonal imbalance, generally there is no medical treatment available to increase beard growth. If you have any doubts or concerns, you should consult a physician and possibly even an endocrinologist and dermatologist."

I feel bad for the non-Greek in this battle.

My Motivation part no. 2

Beards in olden times,
were the emblems of
wisdom and piety.

-Thomas Babington Macaulay

My Motivation part no. 1

Since I don't have a son or a wife to avenge, I will represent the no-name people who have intense beards. Honestly, I just plan on growing without regard for human life. And remember kids, Cheerios are the least beard-friendly food ever.

Throw Down Stubble

Mike Stubble cannot play with the big dogs. I'm risking my marriage and my sons love on this bout. I cannot lose. I cannot lose! My face yearns to be covered in bushy, tangled, fiery red hair. It knows no other way to exist. It will not stand for the cool breeze, nor the bright red sun for very long. 

So bring you best game Stubble. I'm callin you out. Feelin' nervous yet, MC? You should be!

The Gift. The Curse.

I started the preliminary step to shaving a clean face. It's been over five months since the sun has seen the skin on my cheeks. I took the rechargeable razor and shaved as close as it could. I won't bust out the Mach 3 until Sunday night. Look forward to many hats. I think the only thing that MH has going for him is the red hair. When firechin attacks, it's no joke. I must come fierce. I will not be swayed until my bearded mission is complete. I have one more night to oil my unbelieveble body up then it's game time.

Kick-Off

Beginning January 1st, 2008 we will be launching a mano a mano beard growing battle. Shaving clean on the first day of the year our competitors will continue to grow their beards for the duration of one month. The winner will be determined by a set of criteria not yet determined.