CuriousByNature

That is amazing. 6 x 1.5 hours per customer is a long day. That does not include 90-minute massages or the ability to build into the schedule too much play time per client. If you want to be "generous" with the customers, you're looking at an 11-14 hour day. I won't even mention the sexual stamina one needs to work at that pace, if that is part of the deal. Who among us could work that hard per day, per week, even if the money was great? I couldn't.
The letter Kenzo wrote on this thread is also amazing. I would see him just based on that.
I once knew an older academic professional who did seminars around the country. Several of his marketing photos were upwards of 20 years old. I asked him about it one time, and he told me the older photos were mostly sentimental, like family pictures. Many fans had known him a long time.
Kenzo seems pretty dedicated to his talent, with a laser-like focus on customer service. IMO, that's the mark of a true professional, something very rare in this neck of the woods. He has earned his high praise, knowing damn well you can't please everyone.
Let's see if I can afford him, because now I want to see him.

This is a wonderful reminder. Thank you so much. 

Anyone else seeing Ryan Reynolds in pic#2?
Or am I just seeing a fellow Canadian out of some sort of misplaced patriotism?

While it may be disconcerting when a status isn't listed, in some ways it might be the most honest approach.
1. An advertiser may not be aware of his actual STI status when you meet them - the status may have changed and they may not even be aware.
2. Anyone who posts an ad can indicate anything as their status, even if they know it isn't accurate.
The main thing in meeting with anyone, via any means, is to ensure that you protect yourself according to the level of risk you are willing to assume.  Relying on someone's self-reporting of status can be dangerous.

This warms my heart more than you can imagine.  You and @Alex.Blessings should both be commended for turning around a negative situation in such an amazingly productive and powerful way.  You, @dk582, have gone out of your way to correct any misperceptions, and with great maturity and integrity, have not only acknowledged what you could have done better the first time around, but have walked the walk and not just talked the talk.  And despite the earlier critical and negative posts you made about your first massage with Alex, @Alex.Blessings clearly has the professional fortitude and inner kindness to meet again and show you what a great experience with him should be like.  I don't want to gush, but you guys are both awesome, and you've shown all of us how two adults can work together to make a challenging situation positive.  This has made my evening because it reinforces my long held view that humans were made to be in relationship with one another, and that disagreements and misunderstandings do not need to result in the breakdown of relationships, but rather, can actually strengthen those connections if we approach our differences with kindness and a willingness to understand each other. ❤️

Last week I missed paying for a head of garlic in my grocery cart as I went through the check out. I didn't realize it until I saw it in the cart as I was loading the bags in the car.  But yes, I went back in, stood in line again, and paid the 94 cents.  The clerk was surprised, but you can't put a price on a clear conscience

Last week I missed paying for a head of garlic in my grocery cart as I went through the check out. I didn't realize it until I saw it in the cart as I was loading the bags in the car.  But yes, I went back in, stood in line again, and paid the 94 cents.  The clerk was surprised, but you can't put a price on a clear conscience

While it may be disconcerting when a status isn't listed, in some ways it might be the most honest approach.
1. An advertiser may not be aware of his actual STI status when you meet them - the status may have changed and they may not even be aware.
2. Anyone who posts an ad can indicate anything as their status, even if they know it isn't accurate.
The main thing in meeting with anyone, via any means, is to ensure that you protect yourself according to the level of risk you are willing to assume.  Relying on someone's self-reporting of status can be dangerous.

Sorry, I'm confused about the 'dream come true' part of him being positive.  Maybe I'm missing something?

You're missing the deeper, and may I say, profound meaning of photo #2.  Notice how the right foot is angled slightly more outward than the left foot, suggesting he is not a rigid perfectionist and is open to new experiences.  🤣

Especially with that bit of background showing over the shoulder.  Too hot.

There are plenty of fish in the sea.
 
The Sea:

that navy t-shirt(?) and sliver of neck is scorching

You're making it far to tempting to sing the words "I'll be gone" from that tune in his voicemail.

That's good to know!  Thank you. I often open a conversation with 'Hi there' as a casual salutation.  I didn't realize it might come across poorly - I hope you weren't one of the recipients of my opening.  Uh, wait, that doesn't sound right...

Or have an attached room with a moving walkway, so that people can't crowd around the painting but can appreciate it as they glide past.  Similar to how people view the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.

It amazes me how people are able to have these incredible experiences... in comparison, my life is so utterly boring and amorously uneventful! A fly on the wall of your place literally sees more action than I do...lol.

There's a famous chef in California named Thomas Keller, and his restaurant is called The French Laundry....

Do you know if the staff at TomasKeller clean their towels and napkins at a French Laundry?

When I was there recently, it was a fucking mob scene. I wouldn’t go in that room if you paid me $1 million. Granted it’s not my favorite painting, but it deserves better than this. Not to mention the true masterpiece in the room, Veronese’s "The Wedding at Cana" on the opposite wall, that you can’t even get close to without wading through a sea of selfie sticks. The poor thing is being held hostage by the cult-like troglodytes worshiping the ugly bitch on the opposite wall. 
In fact, the entire museum is overrun with Mona Lisa flotsam and detritus. They’re all wandering around like zombies. They should move her to her own building. Surrender her to the tourists and return the rest of the Louvre to those of us appreciate all of it. 

'I've been very lucky' 110-year-old NJ grandpa who lives on his own and drives daily offers tips on longevity
He lives alone with no home aid or extra help, cooks simple food for himself, walks up and down his three-level house and drives “pretty good” daily with no issues.

Unless I'm wrong, it sounds like he enjoyed it. He notes that he will repeat, so I'm assuming it was good.