64. Grow a Beard

Commencing 17th October 2013

One of the items on my list was about the easiest to achieve by just stopping shaving but require timing it with Movember to give me at least a semi excuse for having extensive facial hair whilst at work. I started the process whilst on a long weekend in Brisbane and was looking to grow for the next 2 months in the lead up to Christmas.

This will be finished up with another of the relatively easier challenges - '66. Get Professional Shave'.


Week 3

After 3 weeks there was some decent growth and i trimmed the neck and cheeks.

Week 7
7 weeks in and some trimming has been required to keep it relatively neat but very decent growth and a complete beard.

Week 8

Week 9
Getting towards the end of the beard growing session and a very decent beard going on. Despite some approval from friends and co-workers (although others have been less enthused by the beard) the plan is to still shave it off after Christmas.

Week 12

5/1 Looking pretty epic but slightly uneven.

8th January 2014 - Last day of full beard. For some reason the beard grew more on one side.

This is the result after a fairly decent trim back to a professional, respectable length. This may be the last image of the beard as I am due to have the professional shave and will book in over the next week.

The beard is finally gone after nearly 3 months with the professional shave on 11th January.

1. Own a Home

30th July 2013

After many, many months of searching and questions from friends and work colleagues about whether I had found a place to buy yet, I finally purchased and moved into my first home. Located in Clayton South in a smallish complex of about 30 town houses/apartments I purchase a 2 bedroom, 1 Bathroom split level apartment.

Bedroom

 Bathroom

Upstairs Hallway

Stairs

Second Downstairs Bedroom / Now Living room

Living Room

Kitchen

Balcony

Although fairly new it does require some additional tweaks, adjustments and fixes. I also need to decide on some additional purchases especially in the now empty living area / kitchen after I decided to use the second bedroom as my living room. I also am planning on a kitchen island for food preparation and thanks to Em and Matt i have a freedom voucher for additional furniture.

The final configuration and look of the place will be settled in time (although my mum would prefer sooner and has already offered her services to plan and make changes to the place now that she has finalised the plans for her house) but for now I am happy to live in a place that is all my own and to be taking the first step on the property ladder.