Relax! (Duran Duran style)

The weather has been awesome! Saturday morning we slept in. HOW NICE! It was wonderful to not have to hurry to be anywhere or to get the house clean. We drove up to Chipotle and had lunch. I went home and showered then Ryan dropped me off at the Mokara Salon in Las Colinas for a facial (it was a birthday present). I had my first facial ever while in Cabo back in February, but I was really excited about this one. Called the Expertise/Oxygen facial, the chick analyzed my skin, then did stuff to it based on what my skin needed. I checked in at the front desk then was taken to the ladies locker room. I was given my very own locker, comfortable shoes, the best robe ever and a little bottle of Evian (which I didn’t drink). After I got changed I was told to go wait in the coed lounge area. A little room with soft lighting, spa smells, teas and fruit slices (not sure if for your eyes or for your tea), and soft music. I waited about thirty minutes reading Food & Wine and wishing I had brought a pen to jot down the Cuban beef recipe in it. When my lady came to get me I kinda felt like I was half asleep. She had me lay down on a neatly made table in a room about the size of our kitchen. Again, it was dimly lit and soft music playing. She washed my face first with a gentle cleanser then pulled out a magnifying glass to zoom in on my skin. After analyzing for about ten minutes, she gave me the update. Papaya peel then a cucumber peel first. They smelled awesome! The papaya one I wish I had at home. I would have come home and put it on Ryan so he could enjoy it too. Made your face feel so soft! All the time she had this little steaming arm that was blowing moisture onto my face (apparently my skin was quite dehydrated!). After the peels, she did an exfoliating mask, then an Oxygen treatment. Best was I can describe it is a nebulizer for your face…even had a little vitamin pack she attached to it. She kept talking about all the free radicals your face absorbs and how it needs the oxygen treatment to fill out the molecules and makes your face appear more plump and soft. Sounded good at least! She slowly pointed it all over my face and it made it feel all tingly! Afterward she put on an intensified moisture cream, covered my eyes with some cucumber smelling cotton stuff and a hot towel across my forehead. Then she took some rejuvenating serum and rubbed my hands and neck with it. It felt oily at first, but after my skin absorbed it, actually felt quite nice! She wiped off the moisturizer, then put the rejuvenating serum around my eyes and such. All the while giving me tid bits on what to do going forward, etc. She assured me she had written everything down and was giving me samples to try. Said if I followed the treatment I should be able to tell a difference within a few days. I got dressed and went back upstairs. Sure enough, she was there with little samples and a detailed sheet of what products she recommended for me. Talk about a relaxing afternoon! Ryan had dropped me off about 1:30 and it was 3:45. Time had flown! Ryan said he could tell a difference :o) My face did feel very soft! We went home, changed and headed off to the Ranger game. We bought seats on the 2nd level and went up and watched batting practice. It was wonderful out! Mid-80’s and a nice breeze. We watched the Rangers lose, but it was a wonderful night out.
Sunday morning after church we ate a quick lunch at Dos Amigos in Grapevine, ran a few errands then headed back to the house to do laundry and water. About seven o’clock we packed up our picnic basket with wine, fruit, cheese and crackers and headed out to Shakespeare and the Park with Melanie and Todd. Taming of the Shrew (Texas Style). The Texas style pertaining only to the clothes and set style. Again, it was an absolutely perfect night to be outside! Not to mention getting to have a dinner only of Boursin and fruit. The play started about 8:30 and we left the park about 10:30 or 11:00. We had a wonderfully relaxing weekend. First time in a while I felt rested coming back to work!
Last night we went to the Rangers/Red Sox game. I was a little nervous. When we went to the Yankee games, the fans were obnoxious, drunk and annoying. Last night was a completely different experience. Fans cheered for their teams, but nothing outrageous. So there you go. Thank you Red Sox fans for being decent…now don’t go making me change my mind after Wednesday night’s game. Have a great week everyone. We love you all and even though we may not see you or talk to you, you are in our thoughts and prayers.