I learned with time that before reading these depressing stories. Rule number 1, take deep breaths; rule number 2, think of the worst; rule number 3, kill, assassinate, destroy all your feelings and you'll be ready to go and read it without any mental burden.
I understand the beard concept because it happens to me due to a hormonal imbalance. I used to have a bigger beard than most high school guys and me as a girl, I felt so ugly. Now that I'm older I'm doing laser hair removal and is a miracle.
Lou was such a troublemaker. He is so adorable as a baby dragon, I feel diabetic.