Red Door Spa

Ahhhhhh. Those three little words mean so much more to me after today. Today was my last official day of summer before the 2009-2010 school year commences bright and early Monday morning. And let me tell you, I enjoyed it in grand fashion!

For my 25th birthday this past May, Andy gave me a fabulous gift certificate to the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. Now, I am not a regular spa-visiting kind of gal. I have had only 1 official massage in my 25 years. I was much younger, 12? 13?, and my mom and I decided to splurge and treat ourselves to poolside massages on our vacation to Cancun, Mexico. I do get pedicures about once a month or so during the summertime... much less frequently throughout the colder months. I used to get acrylic nails filled for many years, and now that I have FINALLY grown out my real nails after 25 years of biting them, I get manicures to keep them pretty. But other than my nails, I don't really do that many "self treatments". That is until now.

Andy gifted me the signature escape spa package which included a 50 minute massage, signature manicure & pedicure, and a make-up refresher. Wow! I arrived at the spa at 8:45am, slipped into my comfy robe and slippers and awaited my fabulous day of pampering!

If you have never had a true spa experience, please treat yourself! Especially my teacher friends! I have a very strong feeling that I will be requesting gift certificates to the Red Door Spa much more frequently now that I have experienced the utmost in relaxation :) Thank you Andy!