A lot of us were shy for friends and family to know about our hobby at one time, too. I remember I used to be so embarassed to go down the toy aisle at target, scared to death I'd be seen by someone I knew. But the longer you're a member here, the more you'll start to be convinced that you are normal, that a lot of sane, even highly professional, successful people are totally obsessed with toys, and it's nothing to be ashamed of or embarassed about it. It's just as good a hobby as any other!