I am one who is trendy. I am 63 years old. But I still am
well kept, thanks to genetics. I eat sensibly, sleep well, have a stroll for 30
minutes a day, be happy and find humor in all situations.
So, when I watch the TV, I note the latest trends, and adapt
anything that suits me. For quite sometime, I had wanted to grow a beard, like
the guys of now-a-days.
The process of growing a bread is painful as it gives a
sickly look. So I had to postpone the idea. I still work, as a trainer, so
looking sick is not good, while training.
My mother passed away on July 7th peacefully in
her sleep. She was in good health at 90 years. So I did not mourn her death as
much as I would miss her.
According to our tradition, men are not supposed to shave
during the mourning period. No one, either in the office or home could make any negative comment about the growing beard during this period.
So in mourning I had also got a chance to fulfill my long
pending desire to sprout a beard. First in a few days I had a salt and pepper
beard. I was not sure whether it really suited me.
This is how I looked without a beard
So I uploaded my picture on facebook, to check out the
comment.
The results were encouraging. 283 likes. 54 positive comments.
It was time to take it to the next level.
I trimmed it, as was the recent trend, and dyed it deep brown,
on 3rd August morning. As I washed off the dye, half an hour later,
and checked my image in the mirror, I was taken aback by the result.
It was the first time in my entire life, I was totally
impressed. It was so amazing to see a
much younger reflection of myself in the mirror. It was like oh WOW.
So the next step was to upload the pic on FB. The feed back
did a lot to boost my confidence.
435 like and 49 positive comments.
I dressed with extra care that day and made it to the
office.
My colleagues said I HAD FINALLY ARRIVED.
It was a good day. My spirits were buoyant, and I never felt
so good about myself in a long time.
I still feel good. Thanks to the beard that made the difference.
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