I am intrigued. We should talk more about this. The price is especially appealing. My now-former hairdresser cost more than that. As long as she listens, and isn't a push know-it-all, I'm in.

I think the extra effort thing is a good way to go. Now that I've had a week to get used to things I think I can work with this haircut for the time being, thanks in part to some product I found. (Like a player that got sent to the minors and was called up out of desperation, Garnier Surf Hair is having a dream season at the moment).

I don't know if it's me expecting him to tell me anything. It's more like the video game analogy we're always talking about - I could be at the next level, because I had acquired the right items on the board. Almost like having a boyfriend would be a status thing, which sounds lame to admit, no matter how true it is.

You have to get your best validation from yourself no matter who you are or aren't involved with, which you are now realizing.
Exactly.

I can't wait to hear about this project.