Monday was a work holiday so I took the day to get errands done and to pamper myself. I had purchased a discounted gift certificate for a 55 minute massage and another for a 50 minute foot massage. I got them through Groupon. The massage was $39 and the foot massage was $15. I also wanted to get a mani/pedi so I called 8 nail places in my area and asked if they had a Monday special or a coupon I could use. By spending a few minutes on the phone I saved 20%. Well worth the time.
So my entire spa day cost me $87 not including tips. I really wanted to cleanse my system. On January 3, 2011 I stopped smoking and drinking soda. I started working out soon after that and I wanted to do something special for me. Would I rather have had a spa day at one place? Sure. But not for twice the price. I can go to a couple of different places for the savings.
It was really really nice. My feet are soft and have pretty polish. My nails are nice and short and have pretty polish. My muscles are relaxed and I am heading to bed. Life doesn't get much better than this (when it comes to just me time-not family time which trumps all).
I did think about the expense as I have never done anything like this before. I have done bits and pieces but never all of them on the same day. It was a little easier on my budget because I bought the gift certificates at different times so my budget didn't take a hard hit all at once. I also rationalized that I am not spending $20 a week on fast food or $15 a week on cigarettes. So the occasional splurge is ok.
Back to real life. Work, paying bills (why do they have to come every month?) housework and working out. But you know what? I like my life.
+50 day
- 12 weight
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