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Sometimes I let myself get a little too stressed out. It’s no big deal, really. But I can get so focused on writing a new book or play or working on some other demanding project that I start winding up tighter and tighter. I can feel it happening. Until I take time to relax. Then I’m fine again. That tightening process has been going on lately because my nonprofit group, The Humanity Project, is organizing and leading our first major public event. We’re putting together something called the Thousand Youth March for Humanity, which will feature more than 1,000 students, grades K – 12, marching in the Fort Lauderdale streets on November 16 to call for an end to school bullying. Nothing like this has been done before in South Florida or, to our knowledge, anywhere in the country. We think it’ll be a big deal, with lots of media and even some celebrities. I’m in charge of it all so, well, maybe you can see why I’ve felt a little stressed. Just looking for sponsors to put up the money for this event is stressful enough.
Of course, that’s no good excuse. But oh, how a nice day of relaxation would help. Nothing to do but kick back and take it easy. Just one full afternoon of ease, no calls and emails, no thinking and planning. It sounds great.
So I was especially interested in the Lauderdale Spa Chic promotion that’s going on this month. Through the end of September, those of us who need some R&R can pick from around a dozen spas spread through greater Fort Lauderdale. For $99, these oases of relaxation offer aromatherapy, massage, skin care and more. One of the spas says something about using chocolate, though I think they mean the scent, not the food. Hey, it all is appealing to me right about now. Some of these places even feature spa treatments and hotel stays in one package deal. Wow. All I can say is, I’m ready. Pack me off for a massage and a hot tub soak, give me a martini and let me dissolve into a puddle of relaxed goo. Unfortunately, that may not happen any time soon and certainly not today. I’m watching the clock, thinking of the calls and emails and planning I have yet to finish, then I’m off for a 4 p.m. meeting downtown. I may yet make it to one of these spas this month, if I’m lucky. If you get there ahead of me, though, shoot me a comment and tell me how it was. Because if I don't find the chance to enjoy a spa treatment in person, I at least can savor some destressing through you.
Of course, that’s no good excuse. But oh, how a nice day of relaxation would help. Nothing to do but kick back and take it easy. Just one full afternoon of ease, no calls and emails, no thinking and planning. It sounds great.
So I was especially interested in the Lauderdale Spa Chic promotion that’s going on this month. Through the end of September, those of us who need some R&R can pick from around a dozen spas spread through greater Fort Lauderdale. For $99, these oases of relaxation offer aromatherapy, massage, skin care and more. One of the spas says something about using chocolate, though I think they mean the scent, not the food. Hey, it all is appealing to me right about now. Some of these places even feature spa treatments and hotel stays in one package deal. Wow. All I can say is, I’m ready. Pack me off for a massage and a hot tub soak, give me a martini and let me dissolve into a puddle of relaxed goo. Unfortunately, that may not happen any time soon and certainly not today. I’m watching the clock, thinking of the calls and emails and planning I have yet to finish, then I’m off for a 4 p.m. meeting downtown. I may yet make it to one of these spas this month, if I’m lucky. If you get there ahead of me, though, shoot me a comment and tell me how it was. Because if I don't find the chance to enjoy a spa treatment in person, I at least can savor some destressing through you.
posted by LauderBLOGGER at 9:57 AM
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