2023-08-20 - Day Twenty
- Prep: Hot Shower
- Razor: Weck Sextoblade
- Blade: Kismet (20)
- Brush: Omega Pro48
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - War
- Aftershave: Lucky Tiger Splash
- Balm: Nivea Cooling Balm
Austere August:
Dear u/PrideTwo
Today marks the twentieth day of this unyielding #WAR, a milestone that brings a mix of emotions. As I faced the mirror, the routine felt almost trivial, a familiar dance with the razor and soap that has become a part of my daily life. It's as if this battle has woven itself into the fabric of my existence, each stroke, each pass, a routine etched into my consciousness.
The razor, my constant companion, met my skin with practiced precision. The scent of the soap, that ever-present aroma of #WAR, seemed almost distant, as if my senses have begun to adapt, to find a semblance of balance amidst the olfactory assault.
I found myself longing for the days when I can once again embrace different scents, when the aroma of #WAR no longer dominates my daily routine. It's a longing for variety, for the return of the ordinary, for the chance to explore a world beyond this battle.
As the twentieth day comes to a close, I carry with me the awareness that this #WAR has left its mark, not only on my face but also on my perception of the routine. Tomorrow, I'll face the battlefield anew, armed with the knowledge that every stroke, every pass, is a step closer to the end. And with that end comes the promise of new scents, new experiences, and a return to the ordinary. Until then, my journal, I'll continue to navigate this path, finding meaning in the trivial, and holding onto the hope of what lies ahead. Onward, through the routine that has become both a challenge and a part of who I am.