Movember

I don't like facial hair. Its november first as I feel the crisp chill of a November day against my clean shaven face at 8:30 in the morning. Its a beautiful fall day- and so it begins a one month moustache growing fiasco for prostate cancer awareness. And I will admit im kinda curious what the end result is going to be. There was this other ginger in my philosophy class- who was like the young dumbledoor ginger edition- so all in all im decently frightened. But, Ive made a promise and I won't be quitting no matter what. As a commerce student im generally pretty clean cut and well my general grooming habits are conservative and boring. So I'm excited to develop an edgy look- that kinda beard that girls like Ke$ha like.

I am pretty happy that my efforts are going towards a good cause. As I'm young and don't have to worry about health issues its great to promote being conscious about ones health. On a more serious note some of my closest friends have been challenged by health problems in the past years. As a student I was very used to shock and awe style presentations on the dangers of driving cars, having sex, and of course bad music. I think this type of creating awareness is very important and meaningful as we take on this challenge together (with our bros beside us and our wingwoman to support us). As one cohort with one goal we look forward to having fun together.

Halloween!

Halloween was an epic three days of mayhem for Rob and I. With Movember looming in the immediate horizon, we were excited to make it a Halloween to remember. Day one included dying our hair black, lathering excessive ammounts of fake tan on our pasty-selves to get that perfect guido look. The product: a couple of badass wolf-pack wanna-be's who mainly got mistaken for Jersey Shore characters because our lack of clothing. It was pretty epic as Karim sparkled with delight as he stepped into his role as Edward Cullen. We didn't have a Bella to fight over, but we met many cute girls anyways. After a great night of running around campus we hit the showers to clean ourselves up and take off our plaid shirts for good.

Day two, Saturday, included having a party at our cluster house, getting our Native Warrior groove on, and busting out our latest party cd's. By Native Warrior Groove, it was really just an excuse to continue our lack of clothes theme that was taking hold of the weekend. Rob and I sketched in some fierce war paint and practiced our first nations dance as we got ready. Meara and Kevin had a great time getting to know each other ;) Claire Nicole and David showed up later... And Karim Rob and I partyed it up in the living room dance floor. Great times and many awesome visits from old friends. As students we know how to study hard and be serious, but also how to have a good time and not forget to be playful and silly.

I have been to many BCom social and networking events and always enjoy a wine and cheese. And after two days of rich Italian and suave Chilean spirit, we decided to take it down a notch with our final costume. Neither of us are med students but we had fun dressing up as House and Wilson.  Rob and I often joke about ourselves as if we are Holmes and Watson. Quick shout out to Jen as Cuddy lol. We decided to be Doctors, borrowing Jen's Lab coat and suiting up for the Trick or Treat Commerce students party at Boutique night club. Unfortunate ammounts of rain, and cold couldn't dampen our excitement as we waited in line, checking out everything from Ali-G to Elvis.

A clean shaven face is so enjoyable in the morning. I walked to class on a brisk autumn day. Ready to sign up for a 30 day moustache growing contest for prostate cancer awareness. I savored the last moments of it, as the lipscarf growing begins.