Four of us have been growing our facial hair out for the past 2 months to participate in the annual Stache Bash ‘08 here at work. The above pic isn’t very good but we’re going to take some finals for the company blog. Just wanted to get this out there now.

The entire office is voting on the ’staches in the following categories: Most Disgusting, Bushiest, Most Interesting Style, Most Sex Appeal and Best Overall. The winner receives a hefty Starr Restaurants gift card and manly honor.

Wish me luck.

Update: Unfortunately I didn’t take the grand prize but I did win honors with “Sexiest ‘Stache”. Booya.

Just shaved my face with a razor for the first time in almost a year. I typically use a beard trimmer because well, when I’m completely shaved I look like I’m 15 years old. So why did I do it? We’re having a mustache growing contest at work which officially begins tomorrow, Feb. 1. Points are awarded on thickness, overall style and creativity. We’re allowed to keep a full beard until the final judging in April so I don’t have to walk around looking like a pedophile.

I think I’m going to shoot for the handlebar. Also, I’m going to snap a picture of my face every day so I can make a time lapse video when this is all over.