B.Log

A Brief Introduction Of Sorts…

Hey guys,

My name is Stephen Denham. I sing and play guitar in a band called Morris Cooper Stephenson. I was young and free and living the life of the starving artist, that was before financial reality kicked in. These days I work in a very classy restaurant that requires me to be clean-shaven.  As much as I’d love to be able to stick it to the proverbial man and grow my beard back (I actually like my employers a whole lot, but that’s another story for another time) I can’t because, as the old saying goes, “me wants to get paid, yo”.

“So what’s the point of all this?” you’re probably (not) asking. Well here’s where it gets interesting…

I can normally get a decent beard happening if I get a few days off. But then I have to shave before I go to work and it’s right back to square one. However, soon the resturant will be undergoing remodeling which, while unfortunately putting me out of work for a while, presents me with an interesting opportunity. The exact time-frame of the remodeling is slightly different depending on who I ask, but I’ve heard it could take until mid-March, so here’s what I plan to do…

I’m going to grow a beard, and not just any beard, a proper beard. This will be a beard that will make women want me and men want to be me. This will be a beard that will make tough hombres think I’m a total badass and not want to fuck with me. This will be a beard that, if I’m invited to a fancy dress party, will limit my costume options to Jesus, early man or Grizzly Adams.

Right before/right after my last shift on Sunday January 4th, 2009, I will shave for the last time for the forseeable future and post a picture here to prove it. Every few days I’ll post a picture or two of myself so you can see how my beard is progressing and so you can feel like you’re there right alongside of me on this epic bearded adventure.

But, for now, I bid thee adieu and would like to wish everyone a safe and happy new year.

Stay classy,

Steve