In early November I finally cashed in my March birthday present from Robb. I went to the Habitude day spa in Ballard for a morning of pampering. It was my first spa experience and it was heavenly. I arrived mid-morning and was shown the locker room. It's really inadequate to call it a locker room. It's more like a quiet oasis with a place to put your clothes. I put on a luxurious robe and flip-flops and went to a private room for and hour-long facial. After the facial I moved on to another room for my massage. The full-body massage included a hot scalp treatment. My hair was brushed, oils added, scalp massaged. Then I moved on to the hot sauna and enjoyed a smoothie. Finally I headed back to the locker room and took an incredible shower. I got home mid-afternoon and just hung out on the couch the rest of the day so I could ensure my zen wasn't interrupted. It was an awesome experience. I can't believe I've gone 25 years without having a massage or facial before. Unfortunately, it will probably be another 25 years before we can afford sending me to the spa again. Man I wish I was rich....
