Minus the shit and shower

[twicketface]

Well, the Year of Brian began a little early. This morning the beard came off. And it feels so strange to be without it. Over the past four years, it became part of my identity the way my glasses have over the past year or so. I've never put much stock into looks. I think the beard made me look older. Now without it, my chin just looks fatter. Anyway, i've been feeling my smooth neck all day and it still hasn't quite sunk in.

I hope that the simple removal of facial hair will be symbolic of the New Me. In the past I've always put faith in New Year's resolutions, as if life improvements are that much easier simply because I've got a new Far Side calendar on the wall.

I've been in a funk most of today, partially due to not hearing about the job (although I did get a "we're still considering you" email a few hours ago), partially due to the shitty Packer game (don't even get me started) and partially due to life in general.

When all signs should point to happiness, why isn't that the result? I'm hoping that it's just all of the travel catching up to me. I've got about 20 different things to do, and have spent most of today in front of the television or computer. I haven't been able to shake the "blahs".

Tomorrow Terry and Danielle are coming over for New Years, which should do a lot to raise my spirits. Maybe I just need to get out more.

I have the *weirdest* dreams after sex.

Comments

[cheryln.livejournal.com]

partially due to the shitty Packer game (don't even get me started)

I did want to say thanks for that, considering we were pretty resigned to going up there after we lost to the Giants.

(I am sorry you're having a lousy day; good luck with the job and with finding a better mood.)

locks of love,... beards of love.. ahahHAHA

[hateful-girl.livejournal.com]

shaving off a beard or cutting long hair short is life changing. its practically like loosing a limb! because you get used to the feel of something there and then one day, omg its not there. im going to cut my hair (which is hellishly long right now) this summer and donate it to Locks of Love. (i like the way that sounds... Locks of Love...)

[twicketface.livejournal.com]

I think it'll be Eagles/Titans in the Big Dance. And please, please, please squash the Titans. With the Jaguars as my second favorite team, they are to me what the Cowboys are to the Packers.

Sacks of monkey shit.

And thanks; today is much better.

Re: locks of love,... beards of love.. ahahHAHA

[twicketface.livejournal.com]

Totally. I'm not used to it just yet. My best friend Terry and his fiancee came over for New Years and it took him over 4 hours to notice.

Strange how something I've always associated with my identity isn't for those who know me.

I think the Dismemberment Plan did something with Locks of Love. Kudos to you!