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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.
Dude…at least flopsy wopsy still gives us something to complain about if life gets too perfect….bwahahahahaha
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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!
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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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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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…
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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.
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Sounds like a wonderful weekend. I had a hot stone massage last year when hubby & I went on a cruise. It was awesome.
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.
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.
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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.
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
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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.
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I have not had a massage in four and a half years!
I need one.
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At this point, I might just kill for a massage! It’s been too long…
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When you have kids you miss the times you had time to ever brush your teeth in the morning!
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Massage heaven on earth I would have one every day if only I had the time and the money !
You had a nice trip, I envy your happiness! I have planed to travel since last year, but I haven’t. I’m too busy,busy!
I’m leaving a comment here for the giveaway. i love this blog and it is so full can’t read it all now will def come back Thanks. Diane