an encouraging message

this is the second encouraging message sent out to the members of the No Shave November group that i'm a part of:

It's been a long journey through the valleys and mountains of caustic abstinence, but the end of the tunnel is in sight. The worst of our trials have undoubtedly passed, and the few pitfalls that remain look about as threatening as a flopping Goldeen in Super Smash Bros. Hairy glory is practically within in reach.

But not quite yet.

While finishing strong may seem inevitable, it's in times of prosperity and hope like these that temptation can permeate us the most. "You've pretty much already gone the whole way. You know you could make it all four weeks if you wanted to, and I do too, so what do you have to prove? Just shave it already. Don't you want to look nice for Thanksgiving? Beards don't look nice." I know too many good men who bought into lies of their peers just like that, and of the heartbreak and guilt that ensued and engulfed them later. "Friends" like these don't actually care about you like they claim. They are masters of deception who seek to ruin your fun, because they're bitter on account of their inability of have similar joy of their own.

So I implore you: Sever those risky ties! Cast out the wolves that plague your flock! Do not hesitate to burn bridges with those who show the slightest inclinations of opposition to your facial hair, for those who truly love you understand your quest and just want you to be happy regardless of their preferences.

I know that making these kinds of relational decisions is far easier said than done, but I'm confident that the benefits you'll reap will far outweigh the momentary pain and awkwardness of dismissing these wolves. Just think of what kind of other disasters these fiends might try to lead you towards in the future if you don't put your foot down now! The horrors filling my head right now are unspeakable.

6 days left. 24 already conquered. Make the right decision.

Out of genuine care,
Mike Mirza
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stand strong my bearded brethren! we shall be true men by the month's end!

haha i'm loving this stuff.

met with JCS today with Steve. we're going to do the videos for the school. i must remember to tithe with the money they pay us, because they are being pretty darn generous, at least from my point of view.

today was a great day. i used the phrase "take it and turn it" in my marketing presentation. our group was voted best presentation by the class. class is now done for the week. and i got to work in majors almost my whole shift.

i will enjoy relaxing tomorrow.
but tonight it is chilly and i feel slightly lonely. the dual comforters on my bed look quite inviting.
my head is spinning from looking at the computer screen.
i must away.
night.