Yes, I had almost 2 whole weeks off for the first time in about 4 years and I loved it. I forgot the simple joy of doing nothing. Well, I slept. I mean I slept hard. I slept so hard, I'd wake up like Kyle Reese: kinda sweaty, uncertain of the year and convinced that I had to battle a cyborg for the fate of humanity (that's a Terminator reference for those who are weak in the 80s and if you're weak in the 80s, why are you here? Seriously, go get in a time machine and go back to 1981 and bask in the World's last golden era).
Anyway, vacation is over as I returned to a life of fighting Clutter this week. I needed the break after going toe to toe with the Messiest Home in the Country (spoiler alert: I kicked its ass by smashing it in a hydraulic press as its cold robotic arm reached for my throat and I said, "You're terminated, clutter." (See above reference))
But I do have a souvenir from my fortnight of languid indolence... a beard. No, not a beard in the sense of Katie Holmes, just a regular, ol scruffy testament to the lack of grooming that occurs when I truly relax. So here it is, my last reminder of a simpler time without alarm clocks or purpose:
The beard has also come in handy as I've been playing some Red Dead Redemption lately. I feel like Clint Eastwood on my couch.
glad you got a break. i couldnt do what you guys do. i thought hospital pharmacy was hard enough, dealing with all that crap would push me ofer the edge...lol. beard looks great, you should keep it. hate shaving...lol. let me know if oyu are ever in nashville. been trying to get the people at zaneys to book you. i want to see your comedy act live. take care bud and dont work too hard. will think about you cleaning those houses while i float in the pool. i work 7 days and off 7 days. love it...
alton sands
Posted by: alton sands | May 28, 2010 at 07:43 AM
Glad you got a well-earned break Cat-man-do. Now, don that clutter fighting superhero suit (no, not the jammies with the footies and race cars) and fight more messes. Big HUGs, buddy, from me and the farm cats. Luv ya xoxo Fran
Posted by: Fran Hughes | May 28, 2010 at 09:40 AM
You look very nice with the beard.. First glance.. I thought of the guy from "House"...hummmmm ironic.. I know!
Saw the show tonight (Messiest Home in the Country #4). So the Dad...Did your ***dar go off? Mine was buzzin like crazy and I don't have one, so I am not really sure where that buzz was coming from!
Posted by: T-sha | July 02, 2010 at 08:36 PM
ROFL - Matt, you're gonna get in trouble for that remark
Posted by: J | August 08, 2010 at 02:17 AM
So...Sports Soup? Yes? When? Beware the itchy post-beard shave. I had one all during the Blackhawks Stanley Cup run and had it professionally removed by a local landscaper with dull garden shears. ouch....
Posted by: Mr Paine | August 30, 2010 at 04:50 AM
Go to dude, the beard is a must...makes you very rustic!!!!
Posted by: sandysteely | September 15, 2010 at 07:15 PM
I thought you were a doll before your vacation but the facial hair makes you even more handsome. I say keep it!
Posted by: SuzIsCool | September 29, 2010 at 10:16 PM
Hi Matt, you're the sexiest man on the planet!! Second to Pinot Greasio, of course!!
Posted by: Margaret | August 12, 2011 at 12:57 PM
I always grow the facial hair out and love it and then like a face lift I shave and have a whole new look...the beard is a must sometimes..
Posted by: Marc | September 15, 2011 at 01:30 PM