Earlier this week, I went to Z Salon for a 30 minute massage. My spa “experience” lasted an hour and a half though. I have had 2 other massages before, but this was really different and much more awesome!
They say to arrive 30 minute early. I walked in and they showed me to the Women’s Dressing area. They had nice, wooden lockers to put your valuables in. Then you put on a robe and slippers. You could also use the sauna. I passed because it was already 100 degrees outside. Someone came to get me and got me a drink. We went upstairs where I sat in a reclining chair and drank my Sprite, and read a magazine. That itself was relaxing. I have no idea how long I was there, I didn’t really care.
This isn't Z-Salon, but it looks similiar
My massage therapist came by and got a bowl of warm water with a scrub ready. She greeted me and asked me about why I was there (celebrating anything, etc). She scrubbed my feet and massaged my hands.
We went into the spa suite and I told her this was my 3rd massage (still a newbie). She asked where she should focus and I said neck and shoulders mainly. I’ve been stressed lately. She asked about stress, tension, and energy levels.
Again, not my room but close
My room had 2 tables, so I thought it would be neat to have to go with someone else and get it done together!
She also asked which scents I liked. I said fruit, and then citrus. She said she had grapefruit and then orange, so she used both. To spare you the details, it was wonderful.
I made my way back to the locker room and realized that it was an hour and a half later- I was floored. I had no idea it was that late. But I deserved it! 
And that is a great start to my monthly “me” activity for August!
Okay, so I made my 30 by 30 post (still need to come up with 2 more things) a few days ago. I did a few things on the list yesterday and today, but I wanted to share some birthday weekend pictures.
Dinner with co-workers (current and old) and friends (tweeters/bloggers/runners: Lynn and Jennifer)
We met up at BCC and then went to Sapporo on 4th Street. I tried a new type of sushi (I can’t remember what it was called, but it was shrimp and it was fried.. and it was a little spicy). Based on Holly’s recommendation, I tried the Candle Apple martini and it was great. I thought it would be sour, but wasn’t!
Birthday breakfast:
The afternoon at the pool:
A cookout with family. My mom knows how to grill!!
I didn’t want a cake. I wanted a strawberry dessert with whipped cream, angel food cake….. and white chocolate pudding. It tasted much better than it looks:
Okay, I’m finally doing this- there’s no better time.
Today is my 29th birthday. I have been working on a “30 by 30″ list today. I’m not done with it, but I wanted to go ahead and post what I’ve got. It the order that I started typing:
1. volunteer
2. keep in shape: run 4 times a month and 3 yoga sessions a month
3. go kayaking/canoeing
4. go on a hike
5. follow a new recipe
6. visit a farm
7. find a job that I enjoy
8. monthly me activity (hair cut, manicure, pedicure, brow wax, massage)
9. monthly friend event (girl meetup, dinner with friend)
10. go on a road trip (60+ miles away)
11. be a more consistent blogger
12. go to trivia night at a pub
13. watch the sun rise
14. Try An Ethnic Cuisine I Have Never Tried Before
15. Bike Ride (rent or buy)
16. Go on a picnic
17. get a new (to me) car if I’m still not living in the city
18. take part in a photo shoot (either take or be taken in)
19. go to a beach
20. get a real pair of sunglasses
21. halloween party/dress up
22. take a factory/ery tour (beer, wine, chocolate)
23. go to brunch with the girls
24. Go to Top of the Hub for cocktails
25. Visit 3 new cities
26. Go to an Art Museum
27. Visit a new state in the US.
28. ?
29. ?
30. Be Happy
