I would certainly say that you have graduated. It sounds like you have jumped right in. Congratulations.

I remember the first time I wore a kilt out in public. It was just a trip to a gas station where I pumped my own gas (lots of other people around), and then went in to pay the bill. I was a little timid - didn't know if people would fall over laughing, or just what would happen. The girl at the checkout counter said "I really like your kilt." That was it - people were not laughing or pointing. They would look, and just go about their business. So, I concluded that wearing a kilt out in public was ok. I've been wearing one full-time as my daily attire ever since, and I wear them everywhere.

I enjoy the comfort, the history, the deversified styles that are available. But one of the best things about wearing a kilt; you wind up in conversations with complete strangers who otherwise would not have even given you a second look. It is indeed a powerful garment. Kilt on.

Darrell