As Mr. John Brooke tells his young student in Little Women, “Over the mysteries of female life there is drawn a veil, best left undisturbed.” I shall only raise the shade a fraction when I tell you I’ve just spent a holiday at the spa thanks to the kindness (and eloquence) of my friend, Anna Swartzentruber. She entered me in an “I’m Thankful For..” contest, wherein she had to write a brief essay about me and convince the staff of The Powder Room that I was the most worthy of their make-over candidates.
Now, to get the full impact of this you must understand a few things: I’ve never had a pedicure. Nor a massage. I have never, ever, ever colored my hair. And my face has never been adorned with products from any counter other than Wal-Mart. This day was a big deal.
In truth, I was a bit embarrassed about all the attention…until my friend Tina reminded me Queen Esther went to a spa. And I was totally embarrassed about my lack of experience in such things…until my new friends at The Powder Room made me feel completely at ease and at home. The day was as delicious as one might expect. If you have experienced an hour-long massage on a heated table with scented oil, you can now say, “Ahhhhhhhh. Yeeeeesssss. I know what you mean.” If you haven’t, make an appointment. Now.
I love the make-up and the hair. I especially love the nails. And, of course, I loved the elegant chicken salad on croissant for lunch. But the thing I love most of all is Anna. Because she believes so much I’m about to take another step as a writer, she gave me this gift to get me ready. That, is the most fragrant aroma of my day.
Celebrating the finished product
I wish I COULD see your toes. I bet they’re as lovely as your fingers! And your hair looks great! What a wonderful treat! I have a feeling it’s just the beginning of many more experiences you’ve never had before! What a special friend Anna is and what a special gift she gave to one very special lady! I’m so very happy for you to have had this day!
No one deserves it more! I’m glad it was fun. I want a close-up of that hair!
C’mon, Kath! I put a picture of my pretty piggies up when I got my first pedicure this summer (a gift from the wonderful Kristen F.) I second the motion for a close up of the hair! And God bless the amazing Anna! She is so thoughtful. Glad you enjoyed it. Oh, did you get to read the essay? I’d love to read it!
I did get a copy of the essay, Lori. But it is seriously, embarassingly (is that a word?) over the top with kind words and praise I don’t deserve. I might publish a piece of it sometime. 🙂
Been there and done that, at the bequeth of my sisters in apprecation for caring for my mother. NOTHING in this world makes you feel more loved that having someone lavish physical pampering on you like caring for cracked cuticals, chipped nails, dry hair and skin, and massaging tired, tense and weary muscles. Isn’t it WONDERFUL to be loved and appreciated!? Bask in that love and appreciation, Anna sounds like a little bit of “Jesus wrapped up in the flesh” to me.
Gorgeous! I am glad you let yourself be pampered for the day.
I love the hair!
Heidi paid for me to have a massage for my birthday two years ago. Since I was still pregnant at the time, I took advantage of it when Elsie was three weeks old. It was DIVINE. I got in the car and couldn’t believe how far I could turn my head. 🙂
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