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Day 100 and celebrating by waine on 10 Aug, 2012 07:13
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Today a hundred days have passed since I first took razor to head. I think a celebratory post is in order.
What have I learned these past 100 days?
I have realized that the thin hair I cultivated for so many years with hair gel, peroxide, crew cuts and barber trips does not make the person I am.
A confidence that I never knew was there has been forged. Where this confidence comes from is hard to describe. I guess it is akin to a person who is obese or disabled. He or she realises that they are not physically attractive so they make up for this by adopting a happy personality. However, I am more fortunate, I have grown to actually like my slick skull very much.
I became part of a forum of awesome men, many who once experienced the fear of losing hair. Men who were paralyzed at the thought of ever taking it all off. Men who awoke to the fact that by taking a simple bold step, fear can be turned into peace of mind. Men who are here to share, to encourage those who find themselves in the same position as they were in at one stage. Now I am that man, one who can say to another, “I have been there, I hated my thin hair all my life, and there is something that can be done to remedy this.
I have a renewed sense of purpose. There is nothing like helping out a fellow human being, even if it is mere encouragement. I seriously want to see a world free of the stigma of “a shaved head” as much as homosexuality and disease like depression should be de stigmatised. I have the power to make that contribution.
I learned so much about the “art of shaving”. From a man who used to squirt some foam on his face, draw a cartridge over the skin and hope for the best, to a one who now considers shaving a “hobby” and actually enjoys the “my time” part of shaving.
Today I celebrate my smooth dome, my new attitude, my new lifestyle. I encourage all those who think that they can never pull off the bald look because of their ears, their head shape or whatever reason. I was also there. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I will ever go Sly.
How wrong I was.
“Life is what happens when you make other plans” ~ John Lennon.
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#1 by wonderer on 10 Aug, 2012 07:20
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Happy 100th shaveversary waine -you have help me a lot ,thank you my friend !
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#2 by -Doug- on 10 Aug, 2012 07:58
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Congrats on this milestone! I'm happy to read that it has been such a pleasant experience.
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#3 by Natedawg on 10 Aug, 2012 08:13
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Congrats on reaching one-hundo, waine!
I'm happy that being bald has given you a renewed outlook on life. You've been a great contributor to the site. I'm glad to share this space with you. Keep up the great work!
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#4 by waine on 10 Aug, 2012 09:52
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Thanks Wonderer, Doug and NateDawg...
Celebrating right now...
This is the closest to fireworks...
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#5 by Sir Harry on 10 Aug, 2012 11:04
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Congrats on the one hundred days, Waine! Enjoy your posts all the time, keep the posts and the shaving going!
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#6 by Mikekoz13 on 10 Aug, 2012 12:23
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In Honor of you're Anniversary Waine................... I will drink MANY cold adult refreshments for the next 9 days (I'm on vacation!).
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#7 by Free at Last on 10 Aug, 2012 13:08
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CONGRATULATIONS WAYNE!!!
How so many ways you have contributed to helping others.
I am Humbly Thankful for your Wise Words that Literally Changed my Life!
Thanks Buddy, this drinks for you -
#8 by Andrei on 10 Aug, 2012 13:38
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Congratulation!
This is a great post, like all your other posts.
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#9 by F77Scot on 10 Aug, 2012 16:01
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Congratulations Waine on 100 days, thanks for your positive comments over the last few days! Here's to the next 100!
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#10 by mahaw90 on 10 Aug, 2012 16:15
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Congrats mate
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#11 by Frontier Guy on 10 Aug, 2012 16:42
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I'm late to the party, but bear "Congratulations" for you as well.
It's been an awesome journey - not yet concluded. Thanks for bringing us along. -
#12 by balddoc on 10 Aug, 2012 17:24
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Congrats Waine! Your words of wisdom have helped a lot of us.
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#13 by nuts on 10 Aug, 2012 18:10
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Congratulations Waine. Your contributions (600+ posts in 100 days!!) to the site have been full of wisdom and most supportive for lots of members.
I've just passed 2920 days (ie 8 years) of being sly and I can assure you that the feeling of freedom and confidence keeps getting stronger and stronger. All those 'fears' of what others would think are a distant memory and I think if I ever tried to grow my hair back (if any existed) people would say 'what on earth are you doing".
I'll have a celebratory drink too. A good Aussie red of course.
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#14 by Beardman on 10 Aug, 2012 19:51
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Happy hundred my friend!
I can't wait for my 100, only 1 month to go.