A Day just for me..........

I finished at my old job on Saturday morning and I started a week of holidays! I guess I didn't spend my first couple of days very well, as I filled them with have to do things.....like cutting the lawn, painting, cleaning, you know.....anyhow, I ended up getting a tad stressed shall we say, I think primarily due to sleep deprivation. I had just finished working 3 12 hour night shifts and most probably only had about 8 hours of sleep in my system....not good.

For Mother's day this year my girls and husband bought me gift certificates for a complete body massage, manicure and pedicure at this very exclusive spa. I had plans to use it some time this week, but husband suggested I use it sooner rather than later. I am glad he convinced me to go.

So today was the day were I got totally pampered. It was amazing. I have had massages in the past with manicure and pedicures but nothing could have prepared me for what I was about to experience.

My appointment was for 1045, they suggested to be there at least a 1/2 before your session so you can enjoy the mineral pool and hot tub. I decided I would go for a run along the beach which was very close to the spa,before I went for my session. I was all hot and sweaty by the time I got there and ready to be pampered.

I arrive and you can feel the sense of calm in the air. I was lead to the changing room, given my key to my locker shown around the locker room and then led to the mineral pool. Let's talk about the change room, of course they provide the most comfortable housecoat and sandals, I headed for the shower which of course is stone enclosed really cool, and full of all the amenities for a shower, from there I headed to the pool. The lay out of the pool it that of a cave "grotto" , waterfalls from ceiling to the ground the one wall is a waterfall that is glass....it was just so soothing and peaceful.

I was told I should head up to the third floor where I would be greeted by a concierge who directs me to the lounge where you there is complementary fruit plates, water, tea, and coffee. I wasn't there very long when I was greeted by the person who was going to do my hour long massage. We walk down some stairs and went down a hallway, again everything is so peaceful and soothing, pan flute and harp playing the background, I am taken to my room.

and the a The massage was more than I could have ever imagined from my head to my toes simply amazing. Hot towels draped around your face, or on my shoulders, spritzed with lavender, and then lavender pack placed on my face....ooh my goodness to die for......I wondered at first if I would feel uncomfortable and tense, but the therapist was so professional I just felt so at ease. I was sad when that part of my treatment came to and end. I was escorted back to the lounge.

Once in the lounge I was greeted by the concierge who advised me that if I wanted to go back to the pool and return they would then be ready for me. I did exactly that. Upon my return I was informed that they were running a little late and they offered me a Mimosa....yummmy very crisp and refreshing. I was then lead to another room where I am directed to sit in a chair and and my feet were immersed in this tub of warm mineral water....my feet are loving this....from there I go to sit up on the wonderful large reclining chair where my feet begin to get pampered. I swear they are doing the happy dance, from the exfoliating to foot massage and spritzing again and finally the choice of nail colour I picked what they call "It's Greek to me" A nice bright and fun pinky/red colour very summery I thought. After my pedicure I greeted by the next individual who was to perform my manicure.

I lead to a room where other women of like mind are being primped and pampered. Again, I receive the wonderful hand soaks, rubs, creams, spritzers....just simply decadent. For my nails I chose a colour called "Strawberry Margarita" with out knowing the names of the colours I picked were names of places for vacation destinations, how appropriate I thought . It just so happens that hubby and I are off tomorrow for a few days cruising on the open waters.....oh life is good.

By the time this is all said and done I have been at the spa for over 5 hours! You know besides feeling wonderfully relaxed I got a great bonus. As it turned out, unbeknownst to me I was suppose to get a different treatment for my pedicure but they had overbooked so I got my pedicure for free!! Thumbs up on that one. I left there a very happy camper.
It was time to get back to reality, but in a much more relaxed state of mind. Off to town I went got a few groceries for our vacation, did a couple of errands in town and made my way home. I had really wanted to get my hair cut, so I took a chance at my hairdresser and as luck would have it she was able to take me in right then and there. Was this my lucky day or what.

So here I am now totally chillin the sun is still shining and I am thinking about what to pack for our adventure tomorrow.

Ah life is good sometimes isn't it?