I had the same idea the other day at job, when my buddy from elementary didn't recognize me because I was clean shaven last time he saw me. A lot of my friends are in the opposite camp; when they first met me I had some form of facial hair, and they just can't imagine me hairless. Same goes for head hair.

As for your beard, you certainly achieved a lot. This is great progress, and I can tell that your beard is becoming much better and better. You're still young, and future is very bright for your beard.

Keep beardin'

MM