Now that a few weeks have passed, I can finally confess to something I did. To some, it “might” be perceived as forbidden…

I did something fun, pleasurable, seductive and when it was ALL done - very relaxing - BUT I must admit it felt somewhat forbidden – it was in the middle of day, on a week day. Of course, that is what made it much more exciting – not to mention it was my “first time” right at noon. Hmm, seductive, pleasurable, forbidden, first time at noon….what could this activity be?

No, no, no – not a “quickie” (but it was fun to take your mind there right?) ;-)

In the middle of a work week, during my lunch time a few weeks back I had a “Deluxe Spa Pedicure” – OMG! Hold on – it’s a better story than it sounds – give it a minute. A friend had to cancel lunch and I was in much need of pampering due to the crazed mood swings I am living in right now (peri-menopause fury). So, off I went to make my feet happy, along with the rest of me.

 It was the best $ ever spent, every penny was worth it. The reflexology, the bubbly warm water, the soft and delicious aromas of the lotions took me to another place... (insert sigh here)  The best part was that everyone spoke Vietnamese to each other, I did not understand ONE word and I LOVED it.  No forced small talk with the woman who worked on me, just a polite smile now and then to each other – I don’t need a new BFF and neither does she.  I was in my own magical world of pleasure in the middle of a work day – it felt like “hooky” but NOT.  PLUS, on the way out I got a tip on a good Vietnamese restaurant – how cool is that?

It was one of the best lunch breaks I’d had in a really long time! I was extremely productive the rest of day.

I had a secret and told NO ONE, it was MINE.  I did finally share it when I got home and showed off my perfect toes to my husband, who smiled at me as I did my happy dance.

The pleasure of it all stayed with me for days.  It was that simple escape from the everyday that gave me the enjoyment that I really needed.  I recommend you do something that makes YOU happy (whether you have peri-menopausal symptoms or not).

Come on now – what can you do for YOU? A silent meditative walk on the beach?  Reading a book on a comfy couch with your favorite tea? Calling up a friend you have not talked with in a while, as you enjoy a perfect glass a wine?  OR have wild crazy sex with your better half?  (Made you smile huh?!) Good, now go on, do something for YOU! You won’t regret it ;-)
Cheers!