Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: timetobeme on May 24, 2010, 10:51:10 PM
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Well, my soon to be bald bros, I was on for my near nightly stop at the forum and decided to make this post. I was looking back at the original date that I posted my first comment. I believe it was March 1 ( http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=12255.0 ) for those that are interested. I had been thinking about becoming sly for a few years, but after discovering this site it was like a light bulb went off that night. I remember crawling into bed that night and feeling so good about myself. No longer was I to remain a slave to MPB and the horrors of hair pieces, but on that night I felt free. I set my date and I felt so good about the decision.
A lot of people may not understand the date setting, but for me it was huge. I have ran a marathon and I have been a competitive bodybuilder so the idea of having a goal to work towards was powerful. Not a day would go by when I would not think about being free. I would go through the entire range of emotions from excitement, to fear, but never once did backing out come to mind. As the date draws near I am very excited and still very nervous but I am so looking forward to the freedom that being sly will mean. For example, tonight as I was reading to my son and he was playing with my hair. I had to guide his hand away from the edge so I wouldn't have to answer an embarrassing question, and that my friends is one of my main motivators! Showing my sons that it is okay to be who you are. To show them that what is on top of your head has zero relevance for who you are as a person.
Anyway, back to my date. The one problem when you set a date that far ahead, is that there can be some unexpected changes. I chose that date because it is a transitional time for me at work, unfortunately that transition time got bumped back a week. So, June 1, after my boys are tucked into bed, I plan to buzz my hair down with just a guard and then shower and unleash the new Mach 3 I have been saving for this situation.
To the awesome members of the Sly Nation, thank you for giving me the courage to be the person that God created, complete with a shiny dome!
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I`ll be glued too the computer waiting for the day . . O:O
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Your journey has captured the purpose and earned the camaraderie of the SBG's. What has impressed me most is that over and above the freedom you will gain on June 1, is that you are going to provide freedom by example to your sons should they also have the mpb trait--and since you're in the field of education this example will spread out to all the students who know you now, and those who you will know in the future. The idea that you found it here on SBG is a testament to the site as the purveyor of what is the only safe and sane response to this situation.
But, most of all, you're going to be freed of the sensation that people judge you by what's on top of your head rather than in your head.
Enjoy the freedom.
And strange you should do this during the year that the Saints, whose fans wore bags when their Boys in Black were in the sewer of professional football, won the Superbowl and put their bags aside too.
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Get it done you will not regret it! then get a new picture without the bag :)
Good luck man hope you enjoy the look when you finally do it.
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looking forward to seein it done and a new pic without the bag, my friend. O0
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Ah the old "stay away from the edge" challenge -- or for our friends in London -- "mind the gap!" As I race towards my 6 month sly anniversary - 6 months without worrying about how my hair piece looks - I can attest to the freedom, happiness, and the significant boost in self confidence. Its great that you are showing your boys that its ok to just be yourself and not hide behind a dead piece of fake fur.
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The drama must be nerve racking. It’s only 8 days away. It will be a day to remember and a day of freedom for you. Good luck and post a pic.
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I've been sly for 5 days and it's truly a rebirth for me.
I went from not setting foot outside my front door without my trusty hat to not having touched it since.
Hopefully you can ditch that trusty smiley bag! ;D
Until then we wait in anticipation.
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Looking forward to seeing you as you enter into the SLY phase.
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I set dates also, and had to move them for one reason or another. I went with a #1 buzz for a couple of weeks before shaving. That let me get used to the change. I'd encourage you to keep a few pre-shave photos handy. It's only natural to have some lack of confidence early on. When you look at the photos, you will know you did the right thing. My wife did a slide show last week with our Cub Scout Pack of the last couple of years. I felt very good about shaving after seeing myself. Not a day goes by now without someone saying they like what I've done with my hair!
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I look forward to seeing that "bag" taken from your head
June 1st sounds great
We are all looking forward to seeing the real you SLY BALD
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Well, my bald brothers, when you hear from me again I will be as smooth as a baby's bottom. I have all of my supplies in hand-electric trimmer, mach 3, witch hazel, exfoliant, and a bag full of courage! I'm ready, it's time, let's get'r done...tomorrow.
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Good luck! And keep a camera near by!
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Well, my bald brothers, when you hear from me again I will be as smooth as a baby's bottom. I have all of my supplies in hand-electric trimmer, mach 3, witch hazel, exfoliant, and a bag full of courage! I'm ready, it's time, let's get'r done...tomorrow.
we're looking forward to it. Post a pic of the slick dome when you're done !
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im not sure who im more excited for. you or me. cant wait to see it man!! good luck!
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Great--you're really going to like this.
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Looking forward to seeing you sly. I will never let my hair grow again, unless I move to Alaska or something :D Be brave and just do it. You have alot of SBG's behind you.
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Tic toc, tic toc.
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Today is the day is it not? wheres the smooth head!?
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Well, boys...the deed is done!!! It feels great. Freedom feels great! My wife said it may take her 31 days to get used to it (she knows about the 30 day rule) but I love it all ready. If I get a chance I will post a pic tonight. If not definitely on the weekend. I'm away until then. Thanks for all of the support...Sly is awesome!!!
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Well, boys...the deed is done!!! It feels great. Freedom feels great! My wife said it may take her 31 days to get used to it (she knows about the 30 day rule) but I love it all ready. If I get a chance I will post a pic tonight. If not definitely on the weekend. I'm away until then. Thanks for all of the support...Sly is awesome!!!
Congratulations man! now keep it for 30 days and enjoy your life free from the chains of hair!
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Well, boys...the deed is done!!! It feels great. Freedom feels great! My wife said it may take her 31 days to get used to it (she knows about the 30 day rule) but I love it all ready. If I get a chance I will post a pic tonight. If not definitely on the weekend. I'm away until then. Thanks for all of the support...Sly is awesome!!!
Congratulations! O0
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It feels great. Freedom feels great! Sly is awesome!!!
8) Yeah, that's what we told you. Now enjoy life to the fullest. 8)
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Congrats !!! I'm in my 2nd month and loving it...
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CONGRATS!!!
Can't wait to see it!
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Freedom! And the great news is that it only gets better with time. Congrats on taking the plunge!
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Grats man.
I bet it feels great. I'm still on the honeymoon with my own sly dome.
It being June, I feel obligated to give you the friendly reminder that it is most definitely sunscreen time. Be careful out there! ;D
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Congrats! Enjoy. 8)
And be sure to post that pic... O0
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Well, boys...the deed is done!!! It feels great. Freedom feels great! My wife said it may take her 31 days to get used to it (she knows about the 30 day rule) but I love it all ready. If I get a chance I will post a pic tonight. If not definitely on the weekend. I'm away until then. Thanks for all of the support...Sly is awesome!!!
Time to loose the bag ?
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Welcome to the club! Don't forget to wipe your feet on the rug. Wait that's your old "hair" :*)) Definitely post pictures! You won't regret it!
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Congrats Dude!!! Post up some before and after photos!
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Congrats Dude!!! Post up some before and after photos!
what koz said. O0
WARHAWK O0
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So, did he really do it, or is he just another "bag man" trying to fool us.... :o
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So, did he really do it, or is he just another "bag man" trying to fool us.... :o
Yep, lose the "bag", show off your smooth dome! :D
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Tic toc, tic toc.
Pretty much.
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If I get a chance I will post a pic tonight. If not definitely on the weekend. I'm away until then. Thanks for all of the support...Sly is awesome!!!
We're waiting. 5t*mp
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The most anticipated moment in the history of SBG . . . . . . 5k!v
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WAITING!!!!!!!!!!!...................... patiently waiting............. (Jeopardy theme song playing in background)..........
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time goes by so slowly...
Where's that promised pic?? ???
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Man, I would hate to see you guys on Christmas Eve!!! I just got back and to my computer. I have had my second shave due to being away but I am planning on shaving every day. I am running on fumes but I wanted to post up a pic. It is only a web cam pic, but you get that idea. Anyway, what is important...I love being SLY!!! Total freedom. I am still getting used to how I look, but ther is NO going back!!!
As well, I need to say thanks for all of the encouragement. I never wavered in my plan on doing the deed, but all of the support was awesome. A special thanks to pdxtodd, SaintC, and SoonerSteve. These bros are what make this board the awesome place that it is!!!
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!B@ d5c* P@^ P@^ !B@
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Man, I would hate to see you guys on Christmas Eve!!!
Thank GOODNESS you posted your pic, man. Some of the natives were really getting mighty restless. :*))
BTW ... You rock the sly look. O0
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hey timetobeme: U look like a natural. i can't imagine U with a hair. glad that U R liking your new look. i want 2 "officially" welcome U 2 the club. the sly life gets better each & every day. O0
WARHAWK O0
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Total freedom. I am still getting used to how I look,
The smile tells it all. That "Who's the dude in the mirror? :/O" sensation will morph with time to, "Damn that looks good! 8)", trust us. And, as you've probably read here, you'll soon find your hand reaching up to the smooth soft surface of the dome in response to almost any situation--sort of like Linus reaching for his blanket :). That, I would imagine, is the polar opposite of not touching the rug for fear of making it more obvious that it wasn't really you!
You've provided the SBG site with one of the more memorable tales of coming to grips with mpb O0. Glad you found us. Now, pass it on.
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i have seriously been checking this thread every chance I got... lookin good man!!! O0 O0 O0 O0
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Looks AWESOME!! 8)
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Looks great! O0 Thanks for putting us out of our misery!! :D
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Outstanding!!!! Now what do we have to look forward to guys???? :o
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Congrats!, how's that new found freedom feel? O0
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Ok, so I agree with the guys, you look fantastic. Glad to have as a part of our group the SBGs here are the most awesome guys that I know. I feel like I have many brothers here and it feels great. :@`
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AAAHHH!!! ;D At last! O0 Another great looking sly guy!! 8)
Yes, you do rock the sly look! Congrats!!!! P@^
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Well, boys...the deed is done!!! It feels great. Freedom feels great! My wife said it may take her 31 days to get used to it (she knows about the 30 day rule) but I love it all ready. If I get a chance I will post a pic tonight. If not definitely on the weekend. I'm away until then. Thanks for all of the support...Sly is awesome!!!
You sure look great without the "BAG" Now turn around
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Well, boys...the deed is done!!! It feels great. Freedom feels great! My wife said it may take her 31 days to get used to it (she knows about the 30 day rule) but I love it all ready. If I get a chance I will post a pic tonight. If not definitely on the weekend. I'm away until then. Thanks for all of the support...Sly is awesome!!!
The great saga has finally ended. I was going to bet you were not going to do it.
You proved me wrong.......Looks Great AND CONGRADULATIONS!! W0*
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:) :) :) :)