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I have to say, My experence was better than yours, but people here are a little less.. pretentious? Also, I opted to go with the lavarock massage, which was great.. very little of the tearing muscles away from flesh. hot rocks were nice though..
I hate it when they're bossy, and don't want you to do what you want with your hair and nails
 

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Sorry you didn't enjoy it more Michelle, but I'm glad your look came out nicely!!

I actually just went to a day spa on Wednesday and I have to say I had a completely different experience. I left there wanting to go back every day after that! The place I went to is set up in a Victorian home so it feels a little like a bed and breakfast. I too had to slip into the robe and slippers, but I loved it! I had a great massage where I felt as though I would fall over afterwards from how relaxed I was. Then, I moved on into the facial room where I again had to remove the robe. I figured that these people do this for a living so they really could care less about me with my robe off. So, I got this AMAZING hour long facial. That was by far my favorite part of the whole ordeal. I felt incredible after that was done. Then, I got to go to a little room that had a view of the Halifax River and Granada Bridge in Ormond Beach and had a great lunch catered by the Vin'yard. I had a chicken salad sandwich, fresh fruit, a macadamia nut cookie, and a glass of white wine. Following that I went downstairs for a shampoo and style, where I actually let the stylist style my hair in it's natural manner - lots and lots of waves. It looked great, albeit different from my normal straightened mop. Once that was done I went and changed back into my clothes and came back down for the manicure. I got paraffin wax (which I thought was awesome) and had my nails done a pretty bright pink. It was truly one of the more relaxing days I have ever had. I plan on buying my good friends spa packages for their birthday's and things in the future to this place (the Veranda) since I had such a great experience!

I am sorry that yours wasn't relaxing like my experience. That really is a shame. I never like it when people are pushy either. However I do hope that you continue to enjoy your new look, and I agree with the others that your writing is superb! Thanks for sharing your story!!
 

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Michele, sorry you didn't enjoy it more. It sounded more like going to the doctor. Wow, my boss is talking about taking us ladies to the spa while the guys go deep sea fishing...now I'm not so sure. I already know I hate saunas. I sweat enough naturally...
I would love the massage though. My hair could sure use some fixing up. I've been cutting it myself for years. Nails - I do myself and they come out fine. But still, I'd rather she take us to Cirque du Soliel!
I've been hinting...theres still time...

Katherine, did you say you had to disrobe for the facial? Maybe I won't mind the naked part so much after I've been working out awhile longer, but I would feel VERY self consious about it right now. I'm glad you enjoyed it so much. That sounds cool in a Victorian house.
 

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Originally Posted by Rockcat

Michele, sorry you didn't enjoy it more. It sounded more like going to the doctor. Wow, my boss is talking about taking us ladies to the spa while the guys go deep sea fishing...now I'm not so sure. I already know I hate saunas. I sweat enough naturally...
I would love the massage though. My hair could sure use some fixing up. I've been cutting it myself for years. Nails - I do myself and they come out fine. But still, I'd rather she take us to Cirque du Soliel!
I've been hinting...theres still time...

Katherine, did you say you had to disrobe for the facial? Maybe I won't mind the naked part so much after I've been working out awhile longer, but I would feel VERY self consious about it right now. I'm glad you enjoyed it so much. That sounds cool in a Victorian house.
Yeah she left the room so I could slip the robe off and get under the covers. I think it just makes it easier for her since the robe isn't in the way and more comfy for the person getting facial so you're not wearing as much bulk. I still had my panties on, but no bra, and she never lifted the sheets or anything so she never saw anything past my shoulders. I really think it's just a comfort thing for the facial. I really enjoyed it, and the style of the house really added to the comfort of the whole experience!
 

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Originally Posted by katspixiedust

Yeah she left the room so I could slip the robe off and get under the covers. I think it just makes it easier for her since the robe isn't in the way and more comfy for the person getting facial so you're not wearing as much bulk. I still had my panties on, but no bra, and she never lifted the sheets or anything so she never saw anything past my shoulders. I really think it's just a comfort thing for the facial. I really enjoyed it, and the style of the house really added to the comfort of the whole experience!
Okay, that sounds a LOT better that what I was thinking.
The sheets make all the difference!

Sounds like you had a good week! First, Cirque du soliel and then the spa!!!
 

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Originally Posted by Rockcat

Okay, that sounds a LOT better that what I was thinking.
The sheets make all the difference!

Sounds like you had a good week! First, Cirque du soliel and then the spa!!!
Yes it was the bit of relaxation and indulgence I had been needing!!! I had been holding on to that SPa gift certificate since Christmas, so I was VERY reay to use it!!!
 

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Originally Posted by katspixiedust

Yes it was the bit of relaxation and indulgence I had been needing!!! I had been holding on to that SPa gift certificate since Christmas, so I was VERY reay to use it!!!
I guess so! Well, have a great weekend. Time for me to go to Curves!
 

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Originally Posted by katspixiedust

Yeah she left the room so I could slip the robe off and get under the covers. I think it just makes it easier for her since the robe isn't in the way and more comfy for the person getting facial so you're not wearing as much bulk. I still had my panties on, but no bra, and she never lifted the sheets or anything so she never saw anything past my shoulders. I really think it's just a comfort thing for the facial. I really enjoyed it, and the style of the house really added to the comfort of the whole experience!
yeah, My masseuse didn't stay in the room for me to get undone, and I had kept my panties on as well- so my experience was different.. also I was shrouded in the sheet for most of it (granted, mine was with boiling hot ROCKS, so a bit different.)
 

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What a good story! I'm sorry, but it made me cringe! I think I had this look on my face , this horrified look...
There is NO WAY I would willingly do that. I don't care how rich I was! I can't stand to go to the salon long enough to have my hair cut- I don't do it very often, & only when it gets so bad it is driving me crazy. But to be naked like that in a strange place for so long is more like mental torture, no way, the pampered ladies can enjoy that ALL they want to, I think I'll just go build something & ruin my nails, I'd feel a HELL of alot better about myself!
 
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Ya know, we sure would enjoy pics of your new look!
Ask...et cetera. Me today at work.

Oh, and my St. Pat's day date was Simon. He doesn't care what I look like, he just loves me. And the purple nail polish is no more...that's an easy fix. They kept scaring me, so off the polish came! LOLOL!

Despite my very best efforts, I am having the worst time getting this to attach. I'll keep working on it...and see what I come up with. Sorry.

And the office is just in love with the new look. One of my trainees asked me if I would train him for something else. LOLOLOL! He's such a flirt.


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Originally Posted by Me-n-my guys

What a good story! I'm sorry, but it made me cringe! I think I had this look on my face , this horrified look...
There is NO WAY I would willingly do that. I don't care how rich I was! ... to be naked like that in a strange place for so long is more like mental torture, no way, the pampered ladies can enjoy that ALL they want to...
(Saved me some typing.
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