California First Dates

I feel like I’ve been going on a lot of first dates recently.  First dates in respect to finding new service providers.  Most recently for me, it has been with a new hair stylist and dentist. 

Finding a new hair stylist is stressful business!  It takes time to build up a relationship with a stylist, to learn my hair, my tastes, with the ability to create a great customized cut and style.  Yesterday I finally ventured out and gave a salon up the street a try.  I figured it was a good bet since I received two recommendations for this place AND…they treated me well on our first date with a glass of wine while I waited.  SCORE!  I love my new stylist, Nicole.  She did a great job!

As for the dentist, I dread no more!  Tomorrow it will be our third date, and I am actually looking forward to it!  My friends, this dental experience was SO CALIFORNIA to me.  First, I had to “know someone” to get it.  Seriously, they don’t take new patients.  I totally had to name drop to get us appointments.  (Eric’s co-worker’s wife was my hook-up). 

This place is the Lexus of dentist offices.  It smells like a spa when you first enter the building, and the office itself has fresh brewed coffee for patients.  (Seriously?  I usually avoid tea, red wine, coffee and other staining beverages until AFTER my appointment).  My first visit they gave me a tour of the full office, every employee I saw welcomed me with a smile, I was half expecting them to burst into song together singing “Be Our Guest”.  The treatment at this place is with all the latest technology, it’s pain-free, and best of all, it’s practically free with Eric’s amazing dental insurance coverage!  They even sent a hand-written thank you note! 

The California “dating” scene is impressive!

Thank you note from our dentists