Already bought it. I should have made myself available the first time, but I'd committed to a work friend's birthday party and I never want to be "that" girl, the one who runs out on commitments with her friends (no matter how close they are to me) because there might be the prospect of a guy paying attention to me. I mean, what quality guy would respect a girl who did that anyway?

I feel like, after our little connection over email, we'll have some things to talk about the next time we see each other. I know he'll have some further questions for me, and I'm planning on saying something like, "I really want to talk about this, but I just wish we had more time than just a 45 minute hair appointment!" or "I'm so curious now to know more about you, I'm sad that we only get to talk for this short time every 8 weeks." Maybe he'll get the hint and invite me for coffee or something? Maybe he'll get the hint and not want to do anything about it? Maybe it'll fly right over his head? I don't know. But that's about as bold as I dare get .

As I may have mentioned in my original post, I'm having some self-image issues at the moment due to gaining weight blah blah, whatever, everyone has issues. The fear of rejection is just really keeping me from venturing too far with this. But I'm trying. I really miss dating, and I really want to get to know this guy, even if it's just as a friend for right now.