Sometimes you do something and realize the second after you do it that you just made a big mistake. That’s how I felt yesterday the moment I finished shaving off my beard. Now that it’s gone I miss it. Good thing I’m a man and can grow another (although not as well as a couple women I know).

I’m also now registered for two half marathons that are scheduled a few weeks apart and I’ve never run 13 miles before. The genius of this move struck me the minute after my $70 registration fee payment was confirmed as being paid. Der.