Working Out Some Commitment Issues
I'm one of the most loyal people you'll ever meet, but I have to confess, I have issues with commitment. It's not just the Wedding That Never Was, although that's probably the most extreme example. I can't commit to lots of things: favourite foods, TV shows (the only series I ever watched from beginning to end was Buffy), colours...There are lots of things I can't tie myself down to.
Which is why no one is more surprised than I am that I have a hairstylist now. I've never had a hairstylist before. Sure, I've gone to people and let them cut my hair, but it was just a one night stand sort of thing. But Janine and I have a relationship. I don't know how it happened. Maybe it was the lemonade while you wait, or the interest she took in The Ladies when I brought them along, or maybe it was the great cut, but somehow, I went from being a random stranger who begged somebody, anybody to cut her hair, to being a client.
It's weird. I spent so many years out of the hair loop that going so far as to have an actual hairstylist is a bit of an adjustment. I've learned something from this relationship: familiarity doesn't breed contempt, it brings contentment. Making this commitment has allowed us to get to know each other, build trust, and reach a higher level of satisfaction than if we were just strangers feeling each other out. When I leave Janine, I feel pretty, and fabulous, and like I have hair that should be coveted. Even better, when I think about going to see Janine, I think of Janine, not a pair of scissors wielded with a hope and prayer.
Maybe there's something to this commitment thing after all.
Oh, Janine wants it noted that she gave me the Katie Holmes treatment long before Mrs Cruise thought about lopping off her locks.
Comments
Great hair - you look terrific! See you soon.
So are we still good for thursday - can you commit to that? SIX A.M. I'll be at your door. :)
You look fantastic!
Hey! GREAT hair cut!!!
I'm with you on the commitment thing (I know, I'm married with commitment issues... it's an oxymoron). But I've been seeing my hairstylist for the last 4 years now. I love her and I won't let anyone else TOUCH my hair. My husband tried to get me to have our sister-in-law cut my hair and I refused to. Some people you just don't cheat on! ;)
Incidentally, I don't mean to infer that I cheat on my hubby because I don't. I re-read my comment and it kind of came across that way... Oh well... it's early here and I still have yet to get my coffee or drink my OJ. :P
LOL LilMiss!
Six? We've moved it to six? Not complaining, mind you, just checking. And yes, I can commit to 5 days without my kids. Esp after this morning.
Grrrrrrrrrowwwwwwl.
Hahahehi! :))
