Thanks so much guys, maybe I am indeed overreacting. I think you're right FB, it's a matter of getting used to myself this way. I was feeling pretty good this week, thinking that I just might actually be able to integrate this into me and my lifestyle for the long term. It might just take a bit more time and experience.

I went ahead and 'approved' the pic so it's showing on my wall with a lot of comments from other friends of this girl. No comments from any of my friends/people who know me. There is one thing I know for sure, but I think I'm able to come to terms with it: one of my best old friends has known about my hair saga (transplants, hairpiece, shaved head w/scar etc). His family knew too (about the transplants at age 20). I know he and his sister - and perhaps others who it possibly leaked to years ago - have to know when looking at that pic. But I don't care. Like I said, now my mission is just getting on with it and making it a part of me. There will be challenges no doubt. Hooking up with a girl and having her run hand through my hair comes to mind (some of you guys are lucky that you have supporting wives/girlfriends). But I guess this is all a part of wearing. And like I alluded to earlier, if it looks really good 90% of the time, and makes me look better and feel more comfortable in my own skin, then I am ok with people knowing "I've done something". We're not on this earth very long!

The fact that the two girls happened to be 25 and 30 years old (I'm almost 37) and gorgeous made the night a little more edgy in my mind, although I had a good time and behaved confidently (I think).

Anyway, thanks guys for your reality check. I was actually so distraught for a bit there that I was starting to have second thoughts. Definitely not a good time to make an important decision! Glad I still got it on and will be going to work in the morning feeling fine and ready to start the week. It helps hearing other opinions from people who know what it's like to be in my shoes. That's why these forums are so valuable. There's no way I'd be wearing if we didn't have these resources.