Because Turkey is a predominantly Muslim country - and I love to stereotype - I thought it best to try and fit in by growing some facial hair.

I was really torn on what to go with: The mustache, the beard, the soul patch. So many decisions. So much free time on my hands that I'd even think of something so trivial.

So I started off with the good old goatee.

By the way, I know it looks like I've got jaundice in the picture...but it was just really weird lighting. And I'm a really weird looking person.

But after a few days, I was bored with the goat. A common complaint many goat herders have, I understand. So I needed a change.

Then came the moment of truth: Keep the goatee? The mustache? Or go with the highly unorthodox...

Half Goat.

Ok. I look like I've got jaundice in this picture, too. Maybe I need to see my doctor.

Anyway, the half goat is basically a goatee sans mustache. Nothing too tricky about it.

I had a girlfriend once (once being the operative word here) who thought I looked really good with the half goat. And after she was institutionalized, I shaved it off. But now I'm trying it again.

You may be wondering why I told this story. Or showed these pictures.

I'm wondering the same thing.

But nonetheless, toast with me to the half goat...