It's that time of year again.
It's a time when men look more and more douchey by the day, and we ladies have to be both accepting and supportive. Ugh.

Yup. You know what I'm talking about... Movember.

It's all about growing that moustache and raising funds (and awareness!) for prostate cancer.

I had a chance to chat with Peter from the Vancouver Movember chapter, and here's what he had to say:

CC: Anything new and different with the Movember peeps this year?

PETER: This year like last we're happy to be supporting prostate cancer Canada, as well as a variety of men's mental health initiatives across Canada.

CC: What are some moustache etiquette tips?

PETER: Aside from starting clean shaven on Movember 1st, men are able to grow any moustaches they like. The only real rules we have is you can't connect your Mo to the sideburns (that's a beard) and you can't connect it on your chin (that's a goatee). Other than that, wash it, talk to it and love it like a child.

CC: What can us ladies (AKA: The 'Mo Sistas') do to help out?

PETER: Mo Sistas can register at movember.com, raise funds and be there with the men in their lives to support them through their moustache growth. On top of that they can encourage their fathers, brothers and any other men to get a regular check up at the doctor and live a healthy life.

CC: Any cool events happening with the Vancouver Movember chapter?

PETER: There are a TON of events happening in Vancouver. These include the Pre Season Tight & Bright Ski Party, the Moustache Miler in Stanley Park, and the Vancouver Gala Parté at the Commodore Ballroom. I highly recommend coming to our Gala on Movember 28th. That's an event you don't want to miss!!!

CC: How are you helping to keep your Movember Bro's (and Sistas) connected and informed?

PETER: We encourage all Mo Bros and Sistas to follow us on twiter @MovemberCA for national Movember news and @MovemberVan locally. Be sure to check into movember.com regularly because we're constantly updating with new events and info.

Alright boys, let's get this thing started. Bring on the ol' soup strainers...

Besos,

CC.
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Movember Memories...

Now while I'm not a fan of pushing any type of religious or political agenda, I want to take a minute to wish NDP leader Jack Layton hugs and health. He's already struggling with prostate cancer and was recently diagnosed with a new type of cancer. He looks so weak and frail, and having seen a family member of mine battle and lose their life to cancer, I can understand what Layton's family must be going through. I felt sick to my stomach when I saw him... all those sad and stressful feelings rushing back to me. It's that gaunt, hollow look, making you a shell of who you used to be. It's heart breaking. Jack says that he's a fighter and is determined to be back to business when parliament starts up again on September 19th.

Even though you'll probably never read this Mr. Layton all I can say is this; Rest. Focus on yourself. This is the only life you've got. Screw the politics. It's time for the REAL fighting and healing to begin... on a truly personal level.
Even though you're not in the rat race, many of us Canadians have still got your back.

Besos,

CC.

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Well Wishes...