I fell off the wagon - have to fess up to my sly brothers

[pdxtodd]

I fell off the wagon for a week - and I'm surprising ashamed of myself.   I think it was a matter of trying the "doughnut" look just to verify that I'm completely comfortable with shaving.   I had been sly for about 2 weeks after removing the dead animal from my head -- when I had this nagging feeling that I needed to at least try the doughnut.   I hid my head in a  stocking cap for that week -- and after looking in the mirror at all that gray hair -- it finally clicked that sly is the only way I'll be from now on.   I think it was a good reality check for me -- a)  I'm never going back to a rug,  and b) now that I see what I look like with a doughnut of gray hair -- I never want to go back there again.   I also shaved off my goatee as it was mostly gray.   

The interesting thing is that while I was growing my hair out a bit I did notice a definite shift in women paying attention.   I went from the look of confidence and taking control to one of an old guy who's losing his hair.    As soon as I buzzed it off and pulled out the headblade -- the response from women has switched back on.   I went into the hospital this morning for yet another CAT scan and the nurses were chatty -- something I didn't see last week when I was in for an MRI.   

Back sly and here to stay.   

[TheSlyBear]

I also shaved off my goatee as it was mostly gray.

I don't see the problem. 

[schro]

I had never heard it called a "doughnut" before.
It's good to experiment, Todd. I think it was wise to try growing it back, especially coming from someone that was going the "rug" route previously.

Sounds like you came to the right conclusion. 

[R o b 6]

No biggie...you just realized you don't really like doughnuts! Sometimes you have to experiment to solidify your SLY decision was the right move. 

[D.A.L.U.I.]

After having hid the "donut" for so many years with a dead animal, it's totally understandable that you wanted to see "balding" vs. Bald as in Sly.  It is true, being a balding man puts you in a sort of underclass--guys people kind of look at without any admiration.  Bald on the other hand commands respect because it is such a statement of self-respect.

Someday you may decide to go for Face Fuzz, that's just a fun thing to do, whether you decide to do it permanently or occassionally--it's an option open to you. 

[Mikekoz13]

Welcome back Tod!! 

I have a lot of grey in my goat..... but what the heck... I've earned every one of those grey strands......

[Paul]

Nothing wrong with an occassional reality check.  Especially if it helps keep ya focused and sly

[dodger]

No shame in trying something but you came back to reality

What's up with the MRI?CAT? Are you OK?

On a personal note, I am at day 6 being sly
An incredible week of "showcasing" and getting a mixture of different looks
and comments. Mostly positive. One woman thought I looked taller (not enough for the NBA)

Of course, I expected the feedback and as each day went by, my anxiety lessened.

Christmas Eve will be the Family Unveiling..Can't wait for the mother-in-law comments..somewhat prepared but the local ordinance doesn't allow firearms in the house

So as I conclude week #1, I feel good about the decision but I'll tell
you this cold weather is wreaking havoc on my dome

Anyway, enjoy the holidays and keep in touch

steve

   

[Sgt. Pate]

If you had liked the look with hair, there's no reason you shouldn't have kept it!  I grow my hair back on occasion because my wife likes it, she's worth it!  Nobody can tell you what's right for you but you!  That's what "sly" is all about.