Buzzed hair....did I just screw myself over?

[islanddude]

OK, I'm 26, and have had an advanced receding hairline for years. It started to develop around 18, but has generally remained the same since 21. Really, I have an island patch of hair in the front of my head (as you will see in the pics). I have blended the "canal" between the island and the rest of my hair for the most part since college, but just left the temples exposed.

I have never been a huge fan of my hairline, but never lost sleep over it either. Well, I started playing with combing over my temples in the past few months, and one windy day realized how ridiculous it looked. I read how many with receding hairlines do buzz/shave, and look better because of it. So, last week I thought "heck with it, why not?", and had my head buzzed #1 guard all over. Well....I think I may have made a mistake.

Now, the "island patch" is showing in full force. I think the buzz would have looked fine if it was connected, but the island catches my eye every time I look in the mirror. I'm thinking about growing it back again, but realize it will be probably be 2 months minimum before the "island" blends in again.

How bad does this look? Do you think it will be fine to grow it out again, or does it just look so bad that I should consider just shaving all together now? I want my hair back! But, as a young single guy, I don't want to look hideous for 2 months. I want to remain at least reasonably attractive to ladies!