SOTD by u/Absenth

u/Absenth posted on 2023-08-21 15:42:10-07:00 (Pacific Standard Time). Reddit Comment (See markdown)

2023-08-21 - Day Twentyone

  • Prep: Hot Shower
  • Razor: Weck Sextoblade
  • Blade: Kismet (21)
  • Brush: Omega Pro48
  • Lather: Barrister and Mann - War
  • Aftershave: Lucky Tiger Splash
  • Balm: Nivea Cooling Balm

Austere August:

Dear u/PrideTwo

Today, there's no sugarcoating it - this challenge feels like a relentless uphill battle. The twenty-first day of this enduring #WAR has brought a surge of frustration and a longing for its end. It's as if the routine, once a dance of determination, has now become a tiresome chore, a reminder of the struggles I face each day.

The razor, my unwavering companion, met my skin with a sense of resignation. The scent of the soap, the ever-present aroma of #WAR, lingered in the air, a constant reminder of the journey I'm on. And yet, amidst the frustration, a moment of carelessness led to two nicks as I attempted to clean up my sideburns.

It's a reminder that even in the midst of routine, danger still lurks, and lapses in focus can have consequences. As the day unfolded, I found myself yearning for the end of this challenge, for the return to normalcy, for the opportunity to move beyond the confines of this #WAR.

As the twenty-first day comes to a close, I carry with me a sense of weariness, a reminder that even in the face of challenge, my determination can waver. Tomorrow, I'll rise again, ready to face whatever this #WAR brings, but also driven by the hope that the end is within sight. Until then, my journal, I'll navigate this path with the understanding that challenges and frustrations are all part of the journey. Onward, through the ups and downs of this enduring battle.

As before, u/PrideTwo Thank you... I hate you...

This challenge sucks...

Sincerely u/Absenth

This SOTD is part of the challenge
  1. Raw Hoggin 2023
  2. Weckoning 2023
[2023-08-21 - Day Twentyone](https://imgur.com/a/tUOiqQ3)

* **Prep:** Hot Shower
* **Razor:** Weck Sextoblade
* **Blade:** Kismet (21)
* **Brush:** Omega Pro48
* **Lather:** Barrister and Mann - War
* **Aftershave:** Lucky Tiger Splash
* **Balm:** Nivea Cooling Balm

Austere August:

* Day: 21

* MRTNG's Ultra Nightmare Mode
* \#RawHoggin - Brush Pics: [1](https://imgur.com/0ek40k9), [2](https://imgur.com/ZXrmXKf), [3](https://imgur.com/P4AWRSz), [4](https://imgur.com/WpiTs5p), [5](https://imgur.com/a/j1Wvh9l), [6](https://imgur.com/a/j1Wvh9l), [7](https://imgur.com/a/Fk1pvul), [8](https://imgur.com/uYfxBeK), [9](https://imgur.com/a/60jP69d), [10](https://imgur.com/a/19HLHxh), [11](https://imgur.com/a/FlMOGSZ), [12](https://imgur.com/a/uYYCBol), [13](https://imgur.com/a/OPm76Bz), [14](https://imgur.com/a/QNRNnQd), [15](https://imgur.com/a/MSzpfiK), [16](https://imgur.com/a/DT7YqTv), [17](https://imgur.com/a/POxEx92), [18](https://imgur.com/a/NcnWGGH), [19](https://imgur.com/a/m2cRSYp), [20](https://imgur.com/a/dfmXYzz), [21](https://imgur.com/a/XuV86Nd)
* \#MonthOfWeckoning

Dear u/PrideTwo

Today, there's no sugarcoating it - this challenge feels like a relentless uphill battle. The twenty-first day of this enduring \#WAR has brought a surge of frustration and a longing for its end. It's as if the routine, once a dance of determination, has now become a tiresome chore, a reminder of the struggles I face each day.

The razor, my unwavering companion, met my skin with a sense of resignation. The scent of the soap, the ever-present aroma of \#WAR, lingered in the air, a constant reminder of the journey I'm on. And yet, amidst the frustration, a moment of carelessness led to two nicks as I attempted to clean up my sideburns.

It's a reminder that even in the midst of routine, danger still lurks, and lapses in focus can have consequences. As the day unfolded, I found myself yearning for the end of this challenge, for the return to normalcy, for the opportunity to move beyond the confines of this \#WAR.

As the twenty-first day comes to a close, I carry with me a sense of weariness, a reminder that even in the face of challenge, my determination can waver. Tomorrow, I'll rise again, ready to face whatever this \#WAR brings, but also driven by the hope that the end is within sight. Until then, my journal, I'll navigate this path with the understanding that challenges and frustrations are all part of the journey. Onward, through the ups and downs of this enduring battle.

As before, u/PrideTwo Thank you... I hate you...

This challenge sucks...

Sincerely u/Absenth