Seven-Year Itch, A Great Giveaway, And I’ll Never Work At Hooters

Filed under: Bloggy Things, Friends, Links — Blonde Mom at 4:30 pm on Monday, July 28, 2008

I had a great time in Memphis with my best friend this past weekend, even though I was still a tad under the weather. We both got much needed massages Saturday at Gould’s Day Spa in that beautiful downtown Memphis icon, the Peabody Hotel, and ate dinner at Rendezvous. I then slept the sleep of royalty because there were no small people to wake me up at 2 a.m.

How often do you get massages? Every time I get one I nearly kick myself for not doing it more often. This was the first massage I’ve had all year and I had to will myself to not come off the table when she worked the kinks out of my shoulders.

Taking a carriage ride around downtown Memphis with our four-legged companion, Hazel.

I need a little blog break this week, but true to real life I’m mouthing off elsewhere. I’m on deadline at work and I’ve got several things I want to get accomplished before Miss C starts FIRST GRADE August 11. Sniff.

Last week at Deep South Moms I wrote about exploring a possible job opportunity. It turns out it wasn’t something I would be interested in, but I’m glad I investigated it and went ahead with a phone screening interview, as nerve wracking as it was. I haven’t had a job interview in more than seven years, so it was a good exercise in resume updating, at the very least. The entire process proved so distracting, however, that I qualified for The Worse Mother Of The Year Award by completely forgetting to take Miss C to her weekly ballet class. So far she hasn’t mentioned it, but I may have to pay off her instructor and the other parents this week so they don’t ask where we were.

All kidding aside, the entire process validated something I already knew. My current flexible work schedule is something I can’t and won’t give up. I think God was trying to tell me, “Simmah down girl…you’ve got it made!”

I also wrote recently at Deep South Moms about finding my fashion mojo. I’m probably only two pima cotton t-shirts away from morphing into a Lands End poster mom, but I have added some fun pieces to my wardrobe recently.

At Savvy Housewife I’m having a PeaceLoveMom CARE t-shirt giveaway. It’s not only the hippest t-shirt ever, but it benefits a great cause. I’ve also posted a great roundup of online shopping sources for school uniforms to help you save time and money.

July is coming to a close and I’ve been remiss in thanking Sonia Sunshine for a highly esteemed committee induction. My boobs are more flopsy wopsy than itty bitty, nothing a great bra can’t remedy, but how great is it to have your boobs recognized on the Internet.

Note to self, quit using the word great.

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Comment by: Sunshine

July 28, 2008 @ 5:39 pm

Dude…at least flopsy wopsy still gives us something to complain about if life gets too perfect….bwahahahahaha!!!

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Comment by: Toast 2 Mom

July 28, 2008 @ 8:20 pm

Looks like you had a nice trip… I liked the part about mom for Lands End… I know the feeling. I’m ready to ramp up my wardrobe too!

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Comment by: heather

July 29, 2008 @ 5:44 am

When I was single and only myself to support, I had massages every week. It was actually to help with the stress of job and life. I sure do miss them! I try to treat myself once a year. I do go to the chiropractor regularly and I get some massage there, but not full hour’s worth.

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Comment by: Marsha

July 29, 2008 @ 6:14 am

Your weekend in Memphis sounds wonderful. I am also reluctant to give up my flexable schedule. My daughter is starting kindergarten, full day, Aug 6th. sniff sniff

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Comment by: Jill

July 29, 2008 @ 8:30 am

Honestly, I probably get massages a little too often, and I recently found a lady who does facials and they are waaaaaay better than a massage in my opinion. Off to read about the wardrobe…

Jills last blog post..2 Year Blogiversary - Doubly Good Week (Day 2)

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Comment by: Jen M

July 29, 2008 @ 10:42 am

I have to be impregnated to get a massage.

That’s just sad.

Maybe I’ll throw caution to the wind and schedule one today.

Jen Ms last blog post..How Long Before You’re Driven the the Brink?

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Comment by: Traci

July 29, 2008 @ 12:15 pm

Sounds like a wonderful weekend. I had a hot stone massage last year when hubby & I went on a cruise. It was awesome.

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Comment by: Pattie

July 29, 2008 @ 2:17 pm

I can’t believe how early y’all start school….wow! Glad you had a fun time in Memphis. I hear the bbq is to die for. With regards to massages, I didn’t experience my first one until I was 38! I kick myself for not trying it sooner. I’d say I have one twice a year now, and love it.

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Comment by: Shannanb aka Mommy Bits

July 29, 2008 @ 8:47 pm

I have never had a full fledge personal massage. I am so jealous. I aways forget to do stuff for myself.

Sounds like you were busy all around.

Shannanb aka Mommy Bitss last blog post..Doing the Pee Pee Dance!!

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Comment by: Jamie

July 30, 2008 @ 5:00 am

I will treat myself to at least one annual massage, but the one thing I never do? Manicures or pedicures. I know I got a manicure when we got married…11 years ago! Can’t recall my last pedicure, although I know I’ve had one in the past 10 years. I think. ;)

Massages are wonderful. She did some pressure point/Shiatsu type action and it was awesome.

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Comment by: Mrs. Flinger

July 30, 2008 @ 12:19 pm

oh, the whole floppy boob thing? RIGHT THERE WITH YOU. At BlogHer my friend let me borrow her cleavage bra one night. I was flying with flesh crack. Heavenly.

Back to sports-una-boob here. *sigh*

Mrs. Flingers last blog post..Like High School Track: Complete with god-awful shorts and chafing

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Comment by: LaskiGal

July 30, 2008 @ 7:43 pm

Yay for the trip w/ the BFF!
BOO for the floppy boobies.
YAY for a really good bra!

I’m wearing two sports bras right now. So. Much. Fun.

LaskiGals last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: He’s "Talking" Already

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Comment by: Don Mills Diva

August 1, 2008 @ 7:54 am

I have not had a massage in four and a half years!

I need one.

Don Mills Divas last blog post..Culture Clash?

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Comment by: Nap Warden

August 1, 2008 @ 2:55 pm

At this point, I might just kill for a massage! It’s been too long…

Nap Wardens last blog post..X-Failure

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Comment by: wardrobe

October 15, 2008 @ 8:03 pm

When you have kids you miss the times you had time to ever brush your teeth in the morning!

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