2023-08-31- Day ThirtyOne
- Prep: Hot Shower
- Razor: Weck Sextoblade
- Blade: Kismet (31) under a microscope at 23 shaves
- Brush: Omega Pro48
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - War
- Aftershave: Lucky Tiger Splash
- Balm: Nivea Cooling Balm
Austere August:
Dear u/PrideTwo
Today marks the end of this unyielding #WAR. The thirty-first day of this MonthOfWeckoning has arrived, bringing with it a mix of emotions - relief, accomplishment, and a sense of closure. As I stood before the mirror today, the razor in hand, I knew that this journey was coming to its conclusion.
The razor, my faithful companion through these thirty days, met my skin with a sense of finality. The scent of the soap, the enduring aroma of #WAR, carried with it the memories of this enduring challenge. In this moment, I realized that the battles fought, the routines embraced, and the lessons learned have all led me to this point.
As I navigated the routine for the last time, I found myself carrying a sense of pride for completing this challenge. The #WAR is over, and I'm returning home, changed by the experience, ready to embrace what lies beyond.
As the thirty-first day comes to a close, I carry with me a mix of emotions - the satisfaction of victory, the weight of accomplishment, and the promise of a new chapter. Tomorrow, I'll rise in a world without the confines of this #WAR, ready to face new challenges with the lessons learned in tow. Until then, my journal, I'll bid farewell to this chapter, knowing that the end of one journey marks the beginning of another. Onward, through the transition from this challenge to the uncharted paths that await beyond.
I don't know if I should thank you u/pridetwo, or curse you...
With great relief...
u/Absenth