Of recent years, the month of November has become notoriously re-labelled as Movember.  The hijacking of the 11th month is both happily received and lovingly promoted as it shines the spotlight on a very pertinent and serious issue in a carefree and enlightening manner.
The issue at hand – Prostrate and Testicular Cancer.
The task – Growing a moustache for 30 days to raise awareness and funds to help find a cure.
The participants – Men around the globe (and maybe some women?)
Movember is all about having some fun for a very serious …

I have just arrived and the wind has turned my carefully made hair do into a frizzy mess. It’s the first day of school for me but unfortunately I’m a year and two weeks late. You see I’m a transfer student starting a new school at a time when bonds are already formed and the excitement of the summer holidays has already started to wane. My only weapon of choice against the sinking feeling at the base of my stomach that had been my constant companion all morning – my …