Quick update

The sleeping giant has awoken...

Not really. I'm still on hiatis and I still don't have time to do much blogging. I've still got a lot of work to do, as far as cleaning up the blog, organizing, getting new posts ready, etc... And I'm still crazy busy with working full-time & taking 3 classes this semester. I don't have time to do much of anything other than work, homework, eat, and sleep. However, I figured a quick check in would be appropriate.

I do still ocassionaly tweet. You can follow me on Twitter, @BrandonWPS

I've also decided to keep the name of the blog... sorta. I feel it's been established for a while, and going out and changing it wouldn't be a good idea. I don't want to be "The New Coke". However, I don't want to be pinned down to one topic. So the title of the blog stays the same, but I'll leave it blank for the viewers to insert their own choice of hobby.

I've picked up another new hobby of sorts since late last year. It should bring more posts and help cut down on the monotonus of the same ole-same ole type of stuff. Should be interesting and fun to write about. Here's a clue...

Stay tuned for more shaving posts, fishing posts, and some occasional blogs on the new shooting hobby!

Happy Shav...fishi...shoo... Whatever

Temporary Leave

Life is crazy right now. I did have big plans for the blog this year. But times are super busy right now with work, and school, and everything else right now. Hopefully, if things slow down, I can start posting again. In the meantime, I'll try and update as often as I can.

Happy Shaving!!

P.S. - Happy late Christmas

P.P.S - Happy late New Year

SOTD - December 14, 2011

Razor: Merkur 34C HD

Blade: Red Personna

Brush: Simpson's Special Pure Badger Hair

Cream: The Bluebeards Revenge

Alum: Razorock Alum

After Shave: Master Bay Rum

Future Changes

Alright folks. While one of my passions is still fishing it seems the direct of this blog has made a shift.

While most of you know, my recent hobby of wetshaving seems to be the easiest and most enjoyable topic to write about. Thus, after the end of this year, I will be changing the title of the blog (not the url).

I've created a poll to provide some possible new titles. Please take a quick 30 seconds out of your day to cast your vote on your favorite title. Don't like the choices? Leave me a comment and I'll add another.

I've also got some ideas and future plans for the blog. Not sure how many people follow me or read this, but I'm hoping to have more production for the blog. I've got some ideas for posting more, creating tags for each entry, creating a shaving video(s) for my YouTube channel, possibly doing a giveaway, guest blogger posts, and some other fun ideas to increase productivity and traffic. I might also try and take down and remove some of the more personal blog entries and info for privacy.

Thanks for visiting! You can follow me on Twitter @BrandonWPS and be sure to leave a comment! Oh yeah, and don't forget to vote on the poll.

Happy Shaving!

Anniversary & Movember

Mo = N. Slang for Mustache

November = 11th month in calender year

Movember. It's an annual month long event that involves growing a moustaches during the month of November. The Movember Foundation Charity is an annual event in November that encourages men to grow a mustache to raise awareness and money for men's health, most notably Testicular Cancer and Prostate Cancer. I heard about this last year right around the time I was interested and started researching about wetshaving.

Ahhh. Wetshaving. Funny. ...thinking about shaving use to be a chore and something I dreaded. Now, it's part of my morning routine that I continue to look forward to every morning. This month marks my 1 year anniversary since making "the switch". Overall, my shaving experience has been drastically changed. I went from complaining about razor burn and ingrown hairs nearly every day, to having only a few ingrown hairs over the last year. And, I honestly can't remember the last time I had razor rash. It's crazy to think that I used to grumble and complain about cartridge prices while I tossed a new $25 pack of replacement blades into my cart at Wal-Mart. While I'll admit, getting a new replacement DE blade for under 17 cents is an amazing way to save money, my AD (Acquisition Disorder) has caused me to spend much more on shaving supplies that I enjoy using. I guess that's the equivalent to a women buying clothes I guess. lol Anyways, I'm glad I made the switch. Little did I know that on that fateful day, when I googled how to get rid of shaving irritation, I would run across some quirky dude shaving on YouTube named Mantic59. My life, would never be the same. I remember I stayed up till nearly 3:00 in the morning that night. Watching his videos and learning so much. It was then that my life changed forever... or at least my shaving habits. And my mug is better for it! Thanks Mantic!

Back to Movember. I bring it up because I've decided to participate this year. I started clean shaven on November 1st and am growing my first "Mo". SWMBO (She Who Must Be Obeyed) isn't too happy with it, and I've been given grief about it from others since starting my Mo. It's even been called rather hateful names. i.e.-Molestache, Skankstache, etc... I don't care. It's for a good cause. While I don't have that many people who I think will participate by donating/giving money for men's health, I am bringing attention to myself and it's a great conversation starter to bring people aware of Men's health. I'm kind of dedicating it to my Grandpa, who is now in his 80's, and has been battling prostate cancer for around 10 years now. He's a great inspiration to me.

My Mo...

Happy Shaving!

Technical difficulties

Sorry folks... We're having technical difficulties (or technical stupidity. sheesh!) Back to the old blog url and name. No changes here. Thanks for understanding.

*News*

Should have more shaving related blogs in the future, and I may take a stab at my first shaving video! ...maybe. However, Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays may delay this.

Happy Shaving!

WPS

Headin' to the game this weekend. Woo Pig Sooie!!!