I’ve been sporting a ‘stache lately. I’ve never had one before – strictly speaking. I’ve had a goatee for a while now. And before that I was sporting a… I’m not sure even what to call it… an extended Soul Patch? And when I started it off, I was bleaching it, just to make it more extreme when I attended conferences. Problem was it didn’t show up in pictures very well.
But enough of my facial hair history. Naturally, having never had a straight up mustache before, I was searching for how to maintain this new development. But this is all boring stuff. The reason I’m writing this post is because I found a pretty hilarious explanation of the expectations of living with a ‘stache. Apparently it is not to be taken lightly. Taken from the site moustachemarch.com. There are more points on the site, but less funny so not included. Sorry MoustacheMarch Dot Com.
1. Mental Preparation
Growing a mustache entails a lot of responsibility. You can’t just walk around willy-nilly like it doesn’t mean anything. The mustache must become you, and you must become the mustache. Embracing everything about the lifestyle and representing everything that wearing a mustache embodies must be your utmost concern.
2. Physical Preperation
Take a look in the mirror. Do you look good enough to wear a mustache? If you don’t think so, or if you think that this is a joke – stop reading and get back to work. If you look at Ron Burgandy and think, “That guy’s got it together!” then you’re ready.
