Hello, Miles. I am almost in teh same boat you are. I figured out 3 1/2 months ago what I have known for years. I started dinging 2 months ago and shaving my face, but i'm new at this as well. I have found many nice people here who are helpful, funny, uplifting, and just good people. You didn't make a complete fool of yourself, either =] Welcome to the site, and if you ever need anything, I am here as well as many others.