Yesterday afternoon, I drove to the Milton Hill Sport & Spa for a 60-minute, post-marathon massage. I cannot explain how much I was looking forward to it.
Of course, I had a coupon!
Unfortunately, when I arrived for my massage, the front desk had no record of my appointment. Major wah. The guy at the front desk felt so bad, he rescheduled my massage for today and tacked on an extra 30 minutes for the inconvenience. Now, that’s what I call customer service! And the massage was great! It was totally worth the wait!
After my massage, I headed home to get Pimple Face Murphy to take him to his annual check-up at the vet. When Mal and I noticed that Murphy had an appointment coming up, we decided to wait to take him to get his weirdo pimple checked out. It turns out it’s probably just a huge zit. The vet gave us steroid cream and told us to watch it for the next couple of weeks. My dog is so gross.
After the vet, I headed to Starbucks to get some studying done for the NASM exam.
While there, I enjoyed an eggnog misto (steamed eggnog + coffee).
Or should I say eggnot misto?
The barista actually spelled it this way two different times, so perhaps she really thinks it’s āeggnotāĀ? Haha.
Lunch
I didn’t have a chance to make lunch until nearly 4:00 PM (and, weirdly, I wasn’t all that hungry), so I threw together a cheese quesadilla with leftovers from last night’s tacos, a side salad with roasted Brussels sprouts, and a couple of chocolate chip cookies.
I’m meeting friends for pub trivia tonight, so I’ll probably eat dinner (and drink beer) at the bar.
SHAPE Magazine Giveaway
Remember my Be Thankful Challenge from this morning? Well, here’s your chance to win a year subscription to SHAPE magazine!
To enter: Just leave a comment on this post about your favorite way to relax. I’ll randomly pick a winner tomorrow afternoon.
Good luck!
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My favorite way to relax is to read a book or run a race!
I’ve just taken up knitting to make Christmas gifts for friends and family…It’s a really good way for me to “shut down” my brain at the end of the day
Curling up with a good book is my form of relaxing.
After a particularly long day at work, my favorite way to relax is to cook a really awesome meal for dinner and then crash on the couch while catching up on DVR.
I relax by waking up early (before my boyfriend and dog!) and going for a jog before work. Then I get home, make my Greek yogurt/canned pumpkin concoction (delicious I swear) and enjoy the quiet!
My favorite time to relax is at night when the kids are in bed, I can finally sit down, grab my book or watch a show and not have to think! Would love to get this magazine – maybe it’d give me some motivation to workout!
I love relaxing with a puzzle. It’s a perfect evening distraction.
My favorite way to relax is to cuddle up with my two dogs on the couch and read
The barista at SB’s always gives me a funny look when I ask for a bit eggNOG in my coffee but it’s so delicious!
I like the combination of outdoors, sunshine, company — soooooo relaxing.
I just moved to the south shore and I love taking walks along the beach after work – take away all of the stress from the day.
I like to drive to the beach with a big ‘ole coffee in tow, find a bench in the sun, and read a good book. The key is being alone! š
Running a race, scrapbooking or reading or just having a wonderful time with my sweet little boy Lukas (he is 5!).
I live in the western mass/enfield ct area and love going for long drives in the country. Driving by old barns and fields and some of the most beautiful new england views is the most relaxing way to unwind. And you can always pick up fresh farm eggs, milk, or a pet chick.
I love to relax by sitting on my deck looking any wildlife in the woods. With a glass of wine. And a fire.
My favorite way to relax is to read a good book. BTW- your book is on my nightstand right now š Starting it soon!
My favorite way to relax?
Enjoying a beautiful fall evening on the patio, with a good book, and a glass of red wine. Post-work out of course!
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running and ending up at the farmer’s market leaves me all loose and happy.
My favourite way to relax is to cuddle up with my boyfriend and watch an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, or Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (our two favourite shows right now). It’s our weekend tradition and it brings us closer together every week, and we can just enjoy each others company instead of stressing about anything else!
My favorite way to relax is catching up on my DVR with my puggle in my lap!
My fav way to relax is spending time with my kitties or reading a book.
My favorite way to relax now (since I’m 33 weeks pregnant) is by doing some yoga or going for a walk outside. Since it’s been cold out lately, I’ve been having a nice glass of peppermint tea after dinner and watch some of my favorite shows…that’s what I call relaxing!!
That eggnog misto looked delicious! I never even thought about that combination! š
Your dog is so cute.
My ultimate favorite way to relax is pool side under an umbrella with a book in hand. My favorite splurge way to relax is a massage. But most of the time I relax on the couch infront of the tv like a lazy person š
my favorite way to relax is with a glass of wine and a good sappy chick flick š
bad tv, a good glass of wine, and a cute dog to cuddle with
YOGA!
My favorite way to relax is with a glass of wine!
Right now, being 6 months pregnant, my favorite way to relax is watching tv while my husband rubs my feet.
Relaxation for me is after the kids are in bed, a cup of hot tea, a healthy (or not) snack, and my butt on the couch. There I will watch tv, read, and/or go online. This is the time I look forward to everyday!!
Love your blog – and your dog! We lost our pug to diabetes last Christmas. We bought a pug mix (pug and boston terrier) and she is nutso. I miss the pug temperment. PS – our Kiya always had zits.
Hot tea or a glass of wine and a good book is my idea of relaxation.
My favorite way to relax is running in the park, or shopping! Both are active, but both involve my passions š
Nothing beats a relaxing mani/pedi with some good gossip magazines!
Oh I love that magazine, I used to have a subscription years ago!
I like to relax by baking!
just going for a good old fashioned run!
My favorite way to relax is by the pool with some music š
Reading a good book or watching shows from my DVR!
My favorite way to relax is sitting at the beach reading a good book or a trashy magazine. I don’t discriminate… and since I live on the East Coast, when the beach is not available, my couch does the trick too!
Definitely a deep tissue massage š
I definitely like any type of massage.
My favorite way to relax is definitely to go to the spa– for a pedicure, massage, or sit in the sauna!
I love to relax with coffee and a good book in hand š
I love to hang with my hubby and enjoy good food!
I love to relax by going to the supermarket alone !
My favorite way to relax is chill on the couch with hubby and pup š
My favorite way to relax is cuddle time with my dog!
My favorite way to relax is with a glass of wine and a stack of magazines!
I like to relax by taking a long walk with my lab!
I love to read, outside preferably.