Sly Bald Guys Forum
New Member Section => Introductions => Topic started by: timetobeme on March 01, 2010, 10:12:15 PM
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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!
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Welcome to SBGs!!! 8) Awesome intro and funny picture(for now)...did I miss something or read too fast? Why May 26th?
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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.
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Welcome to the forum. Nice intro and I love the pic. O0
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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 O0, 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 ;D.
Congrats, great decision,
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New Life formula for Rug wearing guy:
Razor + Shave Cream = Happiness
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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.
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Welcome aboard - and love the pic! And please post a new pic showing us your SLY new self! O:O
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Welcome to the forum and - hopefully - on the sly side of life soon.
It's about time you get rid of that paper bag! :)
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Welcome to SBG!
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Thanks guys for all of the encouragement. I can't wait for the end of May to arrive!
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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.
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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. O0
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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 - - - -
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Welcome, Timetobeme
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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.
hey timetobeme: welcome 2 the sly fraternity. glad that ya joined us. i know that U R nervous about the upcoming day but i promise U that when the "deed is done" that U will feel relieved and free. O0
WARHAWK O0
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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.
I was rereading your introduction I have to say from the mpb side, there's no going back to "where you where before." MPB keeps marching on, and today, about 2 1/2 years from where I started, the "base" that supported the combover is just about gone, even the "second" hairline in back is almost non-existent. I think for the mpb guys, unless they stop shaving almost immediately, there's no going back to the way we were--in fact it was the progression of mpb that had a major part in driving us to Sly.
And you haven't been living a lie either, except to yourself, because my bet is that when you clean up, the most common response you will get, and there really aren't going to be that many, will be that you look better w/o the wig--they know it's a wig, it only covers it up, it doesn't "make up" for you hair that's gone due to mpb. You can't live a lie unless others believe it, and my bet is that most, if not all, don't! But I really think it's great you're on the march to rid yourself of that thing. The purveyors of "systems" are really thieves preying on the insecurities that guys pick up from others. You have cut that program for you and provided a new model for your sons, and for other friends of your sons who may have to deal with mpb one day. You will provide a model that is truthful, honest and the only real way to deal with the genetic trait called mpb. That is really powerful, really strong and I commend you for it.
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Welcome too the site -timetobeme- .. As usual the guys have given you excellent advice too start you on your way too the big day... I also will be waiting too see your before and after pics...In the mean time browse the site enjoy all the postings and gather valuable info......
But for some reason shaving does not suit you let me know.....
I can hook you up with my sister...........good luck.................
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Damn...you don't see a "bag" like that very often ;D
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Dang! I KNEW you looked familiar, timetobeme! I was going through an old photo album last night and there you were. We're from the same neighborhood!
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Hi
Your story is identical to mine but I waited over 30 years before I decided to do the sly
The decision was the best I have made and I am enjoying my third month
So, GREAT MOVE and GOOD LUCK
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Haha the images of the box people are just too funny :*))
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you've definately made your impression on us.. Welcome to the site!! Keep us posted how everything goes!
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Don't make it soon bro, do it now! Free yourself from that bag! lol. ;)
Welcome to the SBG's forum. O0
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5 more days! I'm holding you to it!