jennyscott
02-04-2010, 10:00 PM
Yesterday on a whim I called and made an appointment at a day spa in a neighboring town. It's something I fantasized over for a while and decided today was hopefully going to be my day.
My selection of day spas actually goes back several months when I emailed several to learn of their policies for someone like myself exploring their inner beauty. I chose the one that had sent me a nice personal reply. It also helped that her name was Jen :).
Excited only half explains it. After running a few errands semi-dressed (no wig, makeup) and three failed attempts on finding season close-out sales on black shoes to wear for the occaison it was time to go. My iPhone mapped out a route that got me there in eight minutes. I love that little gadjet!
Arriving twenty minutes early I decided to go in and enjoy the moment. The male receptionist (oh crap) greeted me as Jen and asked if I could fill out their new client form. This was the first time I had written Jen's name to anything. Once I returned the form he mentioned that Pat would be providing my one hour massage therapy and Sharon whould be performing my pedicure. The first thing I thought of was Pat of SNL. Considering my situation and low self-confidence I was not thrilled on having a Mr. Pat give my massage but MR PAT it was. He was pleasant, all buisness, but made me comfortable for the hour I was on his table. He found more than a few knots in my back!!
After my shower I was in the hands of a lovely lady named Sharon. By this time I was completely dressed again and relishing the moment. She spent 1:45 with me. Wow. She even threw in a parafin wax treatment on the house. She did most of the talking but I enjoyed listening. Toward the last half of the pedicure I mentioned how warmly I was being treated by her and Pat and asked if the girls upstairs (all much younger) were the same. She assured me they were. I expressed my desire for a makeover when the time was right. She said she would handle the details and almost insisted that she do my mani and pedi.
Now I'm thinking about which outfit I will wear for my next visit, finding the perfect wig, finding the money (like every one else) and the time where I could remain dressed for several days. Ohh the troubles we have.
I'm grateful for everyone who has posted over the last few years. Until just recently I was just an internet lurker trying to figure out what's going on within me. Thank you ladies. I just wanted to share a part of a day that you all had part in developing my confidence to experience.
Luv,
Jen
My selection of day spas actually goes back several months when I emailed several to learn of their policies for someone like myself exploring their inner beauty. I chose the one that had sent me a nice personal reply. It also helped that her name was Jen :).
Excited only half explains it. After running a few errands semi-dressed (no wig, makeup) and three failed attempts on finding season close-out sales on black shoes to wear for the occaison it was time to go. My iPhone mapped out a route that got me there in eight minutes. I love that little gadjet!
Arriving twenty minutes early I decided to go in and enjoy the moment. The male receptionist (oh crap) greeted me as Jen and asked if I could fill out their new client form. This was the first time I had written Jen's name to anything. Once I returned the form he mentioned that Pat would be providing my one hour massage therapy and Sharon whould be performing my pedicure. The first thing I thought of was Pat of SNL. Considering my situation and low self-confidence I was not thrilled on having a Mr. Pat give my massage but MR PAT it was. He was pleasant, all buisness, but made me comfortable for the hour I was on his table. He found more than a few knots in my back!!
After my shower I was in the hands of a lovely lady named Sharon. By this time I was completely dressed again and relishing the moment. She spent 1:45 with me. Wow. She even threw in a parafin wax treatment on the house. She did most of the talking but I enjoyed listening. Toward the last half of the pedicure I mentioned how warmly I was being treated by her and Pat and asked if the girls upstairs (all much younger) were the same. She assured me they were. I expressed my desire for a makeover when the time was right. She said she would handle the details and almost insisted that she do my mani and pedi.
Now I'm thinking about which outfit I will wear for my next visit, finding the perfect wig, finding the money (like every one else) and the time where I could remain dressed for several days. Ohh the troubles we have.
I'm grateful for everyone who has posted over the last few years. Until just recently I was just an internet lurker trying to figure out what's going on within me. Thank you ladies. I just wanted to share a part of a day that you all had part in developing my confidence to experience.
Luv,
Jen