I’m not old, just a wee nipper at a positively spritely 25. Have always been told I looked old, and most people would guestimate my age somewhat unflatteringly at around 28-29. In fact I’ve not had the indignity of being asked for I.D. since I was 18 (and the truth behind that was not for drink or even fags, but Loaded magasine, oh for shame… :p) yet today, in co-op, still aged 25, “I’m sorry I’m going to have to ask you for ID”. Shocked more than anything I duly obliged, and I believe she felt suitably embarassed as my driving license did indeed confirm the fact that I am 25. I assured her that actually no, her asking for my ID had NOT made my week.
So what is the link between this and my being asked for ID for the first time in almost 7 years? A few days ago I shaved off my trademark goatee beard. So I’m currently cleanly shaven; ultimately, no weirdbeard whatsoever. It’s not the first time I’ve done it, it’s not a statement of anything, it’s just that, now and then, I get bored of having facial hair, and shave it off.
But it seems that without facial hair it’s proven guilt of my prepubescence and is not such a good idea.
What can you do.