Song Lyric of the Day:
Relax don’t do it / When you want to go to it
Frankie Goes to Hollywood / “Relax“
For the first time in seven years of participating in the Relay for Life, I took the Monday after the event off. And it was AWESOME.
How did I treat myself after once again pushing my gimpy right hip to its limit? I took the day off from work today and cashed in the Infinity Spa Package gift card to Aveda Natural Alternatives Spa Salon that my fantabulous husband gave me for Christmas. That’s right — I held on to that gift card for six lonnnng months with my eye on the prize: enjoying it after the Relay.
And good gravy, it was totally worth the wait. My spa experience started at 11:30AM with a one-hour massage by the amazing Amber. I would’ve very happily lapsed into a full-on coma if I hadn’t had a manicure and pedicure to look forward to after. That’s where the wonderful Michelle took over, giving me my first-ever manicure and first-ever pedicure (I know — can you believe that?). My pedicure was followed by a wonderful paraffin treatment that left my tootsies as soft as a baby’s behind. Three-and-a-half hours after I first arrived, I left the spa floating on air, as relaxed as I’ll ever be, with my fingernails and toenails painted in an awesome blood-red shade called Wicked.
I rounded out my day by coming home and napping on the couch for a couple of hours. Once I woke up, I continued my intentional lazy streak by watching some TiVoed shows. All in all, the perfect lazy, relaxing day.
Thanks again to Rich for the perfect gift. I know it’s one I look forward to treating myself to again someday.
I am soooooooooooooooooooooo jealous!!!!!!!!!
Sam