Will be SLY soon

[timetobeme]

Hi there.    I just discovered this wonderful website a few days ago and I am glad to become a member.  I am presently a rug wearer for the last 13 years.  I began when I was 24.  It has been a long time and I estimate I have spent about $35 000 (I am ill when I type that).  Going through MPB was tough at a young age and making the decision to get a rug was huge.  I am pretty used to it now, but I still worry about if it looks right, and if people are staring or not.  Anyway, for the past three years or so I have thought about getting rid of it, but let me tell you that is a tough decision.  For everyone going through MPB and thinking about shaving, I get that...that too is huge!  But the reality is in a couple of months you can be exactly back to where you were before.  For me, and my fellow rug wearers once we commit to the shave...there is no going back to where we were before!  As well, for the MPB fellas who shave, it is a natural progression, for me, it is admitting to the lie that I have been living.  Anyway, what cinched it for me was that I have two young boys, a four year old and a two year old.  I never want them to wear a rug or feel that they need to change themselves in any way.  I want them to have the self esteem that I never had, and how can they have this when they see their dad living a lie.  So I have picked my date, May 26.  I am excited, nervous, and very much looking forward to it.  Okay, I'm scared as hell, but it is time to stop living a lie.  I am not looking forward to the looks and the questions, but I am ok with that.  What I am concerned with is how my sons will take to the new me.  I wish I would have done this when they were younger, but kids adjust, and will see that I am still the same person.  Anyway, your site is great.  I have read many articles and garnished much courage from your stories.  Thank you, Mike...looking forward to becoming sly!

[Arnie]

Welcome to SBGs!!! Awesome intro and funny picture(for now)...did I miss something or read too fast? Why May 26th?

[timetobeme]

That day is a Wednesday and I will be at a conference for the rest of the work week.  My plan is to shave it Wednesday night.

[ozzie]

Welcome to the forum. Nice intro and I love the pic. 

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

That day is a Wednesday and I will be at a conference for the rest of the work week.  My plan is to shave it Wednesday night.

Welcome,
I think you'll get a lot of reassuring posts from the guys who have traveled your road--but I am really impressed with your establishing a new model for your sons , that's great for them and a poke in the eye to the hucksters who kept you covered up all these years stealing your money.  There ought to be a disclosure required when they paste those things on a guys head that would advise them that shaving is more reasonable in price, in looks, and saves the landfills from the disgarded rugs .
Congrats, great decision,

[Mikekoz13]

New Life formula for Rug wearing guy:

Razor + Shave Cream = Happiness

[Papa Don]

Fantastic post Timetobeme!  I think you nailed the situation square on the head.  Welcome to the forum.  Hope to hear from you after your first shave.

[CraftyGuy]

Welcome aboard - and love the pic!  And please post a new pic showing us your SLY new self! 

[The Noggin]

Welcome to the forum and - hopefully - on the sly side of life soon.
It's about time you get rid of that paper bag!

[OzPete]

Welcome to SBG!

[timetobeme]

Thanks guys for all of the encouragement.  I can't wait for the end of May to arrive!

[sellitman]

Welcome. I never set a date but it took a few months here for me to gain the confidence. Now I wonder why I waited. My advice is to do it sooner than later.

[bem75]

Welcome!  Great intro.

It sounds like you've already decided.  That is great.  I'm betting that you don't make it to May 26th.  Why wait?  If you're ready, just do it.  When you get home from work on Friday night, shave it.  You'll have all weekend to stare at yourself in the mirror and get used to your new look.  On Monday morning, you'll be struttin your stuff and enjoying your new freedom.

In all honesty, a week away vs. a weekend away really won't make much difference.  So, no reason to wait.  Take that confidence that you're feeling today and shave that melon.

Good luck, Mike!  I'll check back on Friday night...for your story and your new pic.   

[mangosink12572]

Go for it now  - - -and you will be very happy later - - -It is the greatest thing: going SLY BALD  - -We all did it and enjoy it very much - - - -

[wpruitt]

Welcome, Timetobeme