Goid idea to wait. As for worrying about what others think: don't. You be YOU. And be proud of who YOU are.
I've put this quote on here before, but it fits here too.
"My choice is what I choose to do
and if I'm causing no harm it shouldn't bother you.
Your choice is who you choose to be
and if you're causing no harm then you're alright with me."
-----> Ben Harper 'Burn One Down'