Congratulations on accepting it and on being brave enough to come out. A lot of people never manage either. How did your friend take it? I'd offer a virtual hug, but I'm not the touchy-feely type.
Coming out is always hard. I told my best friend and cousin at the same time in casual conversation, neither cared, just needed a moment to add the information into my file. I think my dad knows, but I know he doesn't care about sexuality. The rest of my family will find out when they see it say interesting in men and women on my facebook page.