got the meanest pash rash today.
but it wasn't on my chin, from a beard. it's on my upper lip, from a moustache. its not like his moustache is very big. but my upper lip's been
We are all familiar with the stages of life; however, if this antique concept does not ring a bell, you are probably not old enough to grow anything that even remotely resembles a moustache. [Shhh] Be quiet. Did you hear that, Johnny? It's your mom. She's walking up the stairs. Little boy: Clear the Temporary Internet Files, turn the computer off, crawl into bed, and keep pretending to be asleep. And Johnny, don't bother looking for monsters under your bed, they're the least of your concern--your nightmares should focus on identity theft, healthcare reform, tax fraud, and global warming; you know, stuff that actually justifies bed-wetting. Welcome to the 21st century.
Now, where were we?
[Via ManifestYourPotential.com]:
"Life phases describe the phases of life from conception to death, and they underscore Shakespeare's Seven Ages of Man from childhood to old age, and Erik Erikson's Eight Stages of Development from infancy to late adulthood.
Knowing the life phases help you understand where you are in the process.
Although they are divided into eight stages, every living thing may not experience all eight phases. Some die out before they reach the renewal phase, or are damaged and never reach their potential."
The stages of a dirty sanchez are [very] slightly different. Being a rookie, I have found that there are five developmental stages to growing a moustache. Listed hereinbelow are "The Phive Fases of The Mo."
1. DENIAL
I have long denied my birth right to grow and groom a moustache. Every time I grow a beard, I end up shaving my stache and go Abe Lincoln-style. I've never had the desire to grow a moustache. That is until this November.
"And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice."
2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
When I initially began growing the moustache I found myself apologizing to everyone; clients, acquaintances, bums on the street, etc.:
"Here's an extra quarter Mr. Homeless Man, I understand your beard and mustache are terrible because you haven't seen a shower or razor for weeks and my poor excuse for a mustache should not be construed as me making fun of you and your facial hair. Instead my mustache is a result of my odd mix of family DNA and, of course, Movember."
3. BARGAINING
Me on Thursday 11/12:
"I'll keep it until the poker game on Saturday but this damn thing is getting shaved off on Sunday."
4. ANGER
Me, to myself, on Friday 11/13:
"&@#% this $@#&-ing moustache. I look like an idiot and some of these whisker actually hurt. I hate this damn thing and I hate people who can grow real mustaches."
5. ACCEPTANCE
"But he spoke the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all."
Me, to myself, on Saturday 11/14:
“Screw this, I'm not going to be Peter to my moustache's Jesus. It doesn't hurt anymore and it is looking less ridiculous every day. Plus, people are now calling me Goose."
My acceptance became complete when I was in an meeting with a client earlier this week and I chose not to mention the moustache to him at all. We sat in the conference room for half an hour talking and the moustache was clearly on his mind. Often he would cover his upper lip with his index finger or mimic my actions as I brushed my delicious stache with my thumb and fore finger. Soon it became hard for me to think about what he was selling as I would continue to think:
"Yes, it is November and I have a moustache and you don't. Yes, it is 2009 and not 1989 and still I am wearing a moustache and I'm proud of what I've done. I've embraced the moustache and it has set me free. You should too. Everyone should. There is power in embracing the moustache. It is your right as a man. Be proud. Grow a mustache."
Yours hairy (and itchy),
Magnus (@magnusone23)
P.S. I'm still shaving this damn thing on December 1.
Looking a little more kept than I had wanted at this point, but keeping the powers at be happy was priority uno.
We're chugging along (raised over $1600!) with our great sponsor Greenz Salads and have an end of month party in the works. . .more updates to come as we get them set. In the mean time, donate and follow me for more updates. Today's video update:10. Report the News
Mid-strategic planning session meeting snapshot...I look tall and intimidating.
Sent from my iPhone
I've been planning to enter Movember for a while. First I wanted to ensure that I'm going to look sufficiently terrible with a tash. It has most definitely been confirmed. After only 10 days I've counted about 46 bristles of hair. In comparison to Tom Selleck, who managed over 500 moustache hairs when playing Magnum PI, this is quite poor. My main concern is that there that a strong gust of wind, or even mild breeze, may blow all the bristles away.
What many people don’t appreciate is that one man dies every hour of prostate cancer in the UK, more than 35,000 men will be diagnosed this year and that prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK. Facts like these have convinced me I should get involved and I am hoping that you will support me.
During the month of Movember I'll take a picture each day so that you can see the amazingly slow rate at which I can grow facial hair (20 days left). Why would this be of interest to you? Well, if it is there's probably something wrong with you.
Anyway, for the month of Movember I endeavour to grow a Mo for charity.
If you would like to you can sponser me by going to my Movember page.
Oh, and my fiance doesn't know yet. Yep, she hasn't even noticed!
Movember is an annual, month-long celebration of the moustache, highlighting men’s health issues, specifically prostate cancer.
You can find out more about Movember here.
We got a sponsor! Check out our friends Greenz Restaurants at www.greenzsalads.com or on Twitter.
Video update tonight - stay tuned!
A lavish "sanchez" never goes out of style.
What are some other misconceptions regarding the moustache? Leave me a comment!
Thanks for stopping by!
Magnus
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I started noticing weird looks from people today when I was walking to and from my office. It's led me to want to design a pin or a t-shirt that I can wear around town that says 'Ask me about my beard.' Of course, once I get some sort of continuity to my facial hair, I'll need to make a trim and adjust the pic to say 'Ask me about my moustache' or Ask me about my 'Mo.'
I made a quick mock up and will probably invest some time over the weekend turning it into a flowing masterpiece of masculinity (which, oddly enough, is what I want to read on my tombstone). In the mean time, I got my Flip from BrazenCareerist.com yesterday and upgraded it to the 8GB HD so I can start videoing me and my team in all of our manly bearded glory. Team International Sexy is currently being dominated by Mo-Bro Lance and his Mo-Sista Leigh. As I write this, they've pushed us to $1,147! Words once again can't express how excited I am to be a part of this. So I'll let my Friday update do all the talking.
