Spa Day

Ah, the spa day. I haven't had many in my life, and doubt I'll throw money at the industry much in the future. I do agree with many that it is a delightful stress reliever. Gone are the days of the lazy Saturday where I wonder what might pop into my schedule. I have not idea how I managed to have nothing to do for so many years. These days my schedule is so cram-packed, that not knowing what's coming next isn't about not having anything on the schedule, it's about having so much on the schedule that I can't keep track.

This morning, I realized that I do get spa days. Even though these one's are free, I still enjoy them. They aren't that long; maybe an extra 5 minutes of free time allotted to this luxury. I wish I could do it every day. Some of you do, and I admit that I'm a bit jealous. I just don't have enough time or energy in my day, every day, to shave my legs. This has become my new spa day. Sad.

To do a little brow shaping, well, that is outright indulgence there! Unfortunately that type of pampering comes under the shadow of darkness after all have turned in for the night, and I am still too wound up from the day to do anything else. Again, I admit that there just isn't enough time to schedule a wax session with the local esthetician. Besides, I wouldn't pay that kind of money for the amount of pain I would endure. Thank you, no, I'll do it myself.

I've had 8 massages in my life. They are fantastic. It's been 3 years since my last one. HA! I feel like I'm in confession - and I'm not even Catholic! I don't seem to find the luxury that people do worth the money. Let's just add up all the 'Luxury', shall we?

1 set of acrylic nails - $50 -including tip
1 fill on acrylic nails - $25 - including tip
1 massage - $60
1 hair appointment (averaging the cost of cut and color) - $60 - including tip
1 waxing - $20 - including tip
1 coffee purchase daily x 5 days x 4wks - $85 - including tip

For one month I could reasonably spend $300 on luxury type items, most of which revolve around my appearance. I don't think so. I will admit that I spend roughly $50 per month on espresso purchases, but nothing on any of the other items listed above. I don't see the point. Who am I trying to impress? Or even better, why am I trying to impress? Why would I feel so incomplete as 'myself' that I must be 'Me +': that I would have to add outside crap in order to feel like I'm now acceptable within my circle of influence? This type of behavior would make me question my circle of influence.

So, I'll stick with my extra 5 minute leg shave every couple days and be content with the fact that I have chipped fingernails, a couple wayward eyebrows, and grey hair. I put on make up for photos, and I wear jewelry when I go on date nights. The rest of the time, I'm just me. And I'm quite alright with that.