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Good Morning Everyone!
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and today happens to be my birthday. Happy Birthday to me! It also happens to be the first day of my starting Gretchen Rubin’s, The Happiness Project. Last night some of the amazing women from Mom It Forward got together for a virtual book club chat led by Angie Lee and inspired me to read it. I am just a few pages in and have already found so many things resonating with me.
The words of the writer Colette had haunted me for years: “What a wonderful life I have had! I only wish I’d realized it sooner.” I didn’t want to look back, at the end of my life or after some great catastrophe, and think, “How happy I used to be then, if only I’d realized it.”
Kristen does a great roundup on her blog each week of her Happiness Project progress and has inspired me to do the same here. I haven’t picked a day in each week that I will post about it, but I will, I promise. I am going to start now.
Happiness Project #1 Started on my 39th birthday!
One of the things I can tell you makes me happy is how much travel and spa writing I am getting the chance to do. Last night I found an invitation in my inbox to attend a fun event in NYC all expenses paid the end of April. YAY! I am trying to think how I can take Connor along to see the Big Apple as one of my big goals over the last three years we have him home is to spend more time traveling with him.
Spa Week is coming up! Which makes me VERY happy. I have an appointment almost every day, April 11-17th to write about a new spa experience. The really cool thing about Spa Week is that you can get a ton of treatments for $50. Which is a super cheap treat for yourself in the spa world. I am going to do things I have never done, like botox and spray tans. I remember the first time my sister in law got a spray tan, she was completely orange. So, I am hoping that has changed in the past 10 years. Fingers crossed.
The last thing on my happiness project today? I am breaking my own rules and actually running a giveaway for the first time in a very long time. It’s going to be super simple and I really hope you play along.
Prize:
One $50 Spa Week Gift Card that is redeemable year around, and it never expires. It can be used during Spa Week as well.
How to enter:
There is one thing I am always dying to know when I get a massage: Should I get completely naked? I undress down to my granny panties. TMI? Probably, but if you want to win you have to tell me your naked truth!
Leave a comment telling me if you get completely naked for a massage or just how disrobed you get.
That’s it. No other hoops to jump through. For you guys and gals that love extra entries I will give you more options.
Extra Entries: You must leave a separate comment for each entry and extra entry-it’s how I count how many entries you have.
1. Browse the $50 spa week directory (enter your zip code on the left hand side) and tell me what treatment looks the most enticing. There are a lot of different things to do besides the standard mani/pedi.
2. Tweet something like: Do you get naked for spa treatments? @chaotic_barb & @spaweek want to know: http://bit.ly/gjXXJn
3. Like Spa Week on Facebook
4. Like Mom Off Track on Facebook
Rules: Open to US Residents 18 and older. It’s your responsibility to make sure spa’s in your area are participating by checking the Spa Week site. Giveaway ends April 7th, 2011 at 7pm MST. Either random.org or The Winner Is Plug In will be used to determine the winner. Read the full Terms and Conditions here.
And the winner is….
Congrats KIA! Email on the way!
Will says
I disrobe completely IF the massage is therapeutic. I get sports massages, too, that focus more on muscle conditioning, etc. Those aren’t as relaxed. Clothes are so stifling, even undergarments, when all I want is complete relaxation.
Lydia Fiedler says
Heck yeah I do – my underwear and bra can pay for their own massage if they want one! 🙂
barb says
OK, I spit my coffee out at that
Lydia Fiedler says
hee hee… 🙂
Lydia Fiedler says
I liked Spa Week on FB! :)~
Lydia Fiedler says
I liked Mom Off Track on FB 🙂
Lydia Fiedler says
My Tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/understandblue/status/53471180371398657
Marie says
I actually got my first massage this past year and had to ASK the same question of the masseuse. She looked at me like I had four heads. After our brief introduction, I indeed ended up sans clothes.
Lisa-Marie says
Yep…nudie is the way to go! They’ve got those drapes to keep most parts covered 😉
Suzanne (Crunchy Green Mom) says
NAKED… seriously.. if I’m gonna get a massage I want the whole package (No.. NOT the happy ending 🙂 )
Suzanne (Crunchy Green Mom) says
I tweeted!!
http://twitter.com/#!/CrunchyGreenMom/status/53496964163186688
Suzanne (Crunchy Green Mom) says
We are FB friends!!
Suzanne (Crunchy Green Mom) says
I am FB friends with Spa Week!
kia says
I have no issue getting nekkid for a good massage. It isn’t like the masseur has not seen a body before.
Julie Rosier says
I tweeted,I like it on FB and no, I don’t get naked!! Eww, I’m too old to be scarin’ people!
SunRae says
At first I keep my grannie undies on too – but now I am au natural.
barb says
That is EXACTLY how I feel about it!
SunRae says
I would love the 50 Min Customized Massage with Choice of Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Relaxation or Muscle Therapy Techniques and Warm Foot Cleanse
SunRae says
I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/sunrae17/status/53566745557991424
SunRae says
I Like Spa Week on Facebook
SunRae says
I Like Mom Off Track on Facebook
Dawn says
Massage – what a wonderful concept – and I wear my cute little VS bikini undies now that I can wear them without feeling like a spandex reject! 😛 Not that I get to go very often…
Dawn says
Have to say this package (60 Min Pampering Package: Includes 30 Min Spa Manicure, 30 Min Pedicure and Deep Hydrating Treatment) sounds really good right now. Haven’t had a pedi since before I broke my leg @ Christmas and now that I can wear 2 shoes again, my feet need some pampering.
Dawn says
Spa Week is now my FB friend 🙂
Dawn says
and finally, I am FB friends with the indomitable Mom Off Track! Happy Birthday Barb!
Denise S says
I’ve never gotten a massage, but I would stay as clothed as possible.
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Denise S says
I most want to get a chemical peel.
lazybones344 at gmail dot com
Christy says
I have not had the priviledge of getting a massage. Isn’t that sad! If I did though, I think I’d wear bra/undies or a tank top?
Christy says
A Chocolate Body Scrub or a Hot Stone Massage sounds good!
ShootingStarsMag says
i’ve never had a massage…i would probably do a panty and bra type deal. I’d be too shy to take any more off. haha
ShootingStarsMag says
a pedi really would be nice…or this warm foot cleanse. nice!
Christine says
as clothed as possible
Kelly Ann T. says
I get completely naked, I like the hot stone massage and you don’t get the right feel if your clothed.
Kelly Ann T. says
The hot stone massage is the most appealing to me.
Kelly Ann T. says
4/1 tweet http://twitter.com/#!/cstironkat/status/54013440783683584
Sharon Harmon says
No way! I keep my undies ON! lol! 😉
Kelly D says
I’d leave some clothes on for a massage.
paige chandler says
I’m very shy and ALWAYS leave the panties on.
paige chandler says
The hot stone massage sounds awesome.
Denise B. says
For a facial, just my underwear; for a massage, just a towel.
Denise B. says
I “Like” Spa Week on Facebook.
Jeff says
I get naked for the massage. You feel like jelly after you get one!
Jeff says
Hot stone massage looks good.
Jeff says
tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/mrcheapo/status/54254654091046912
Jeff says
Like Spa Week on FB.
mrcheapo
Jeff says
Like Mom Off Track on FB.
mrcheapo
Denise says
I have a hard time with massage (yes I’m weird), so you’ll always find me in panties.
Mariel says
Disrobe completely
Betty N says
The only type of massage I have ever had was neuromuscular and not only did I leave my undies on, but it was done through the sheet that covered me!
Betty N says
I have never had a manicure or a pedicure and could really really use both so I would choose the
60 Min Pampering Package: Includes 30 Min Spa Manicure, 30 Min Pedicure and Deep Hydrating Treatment
Betty N says
tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/Grandma3710/status/54336273451728897
Betty N says
I like Spa Week on facebook
Betty N says
I like Mom Off Track on facebook (Betty N)
amanda h says
I usually wear a bikini and strip down to that 🙂
amanda h says
tweet
https://twitter.com/IHeartCupcakes5/status/54345208086802432
T. Lawson says
Completely naked!
chelsey says
Just underoos
Giant Sis says
Everything but my underwear!
Giant Sis says
I definitely want the 60 Min Hot Stone Massage at a local spa!
Giant Sis says
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/Giantsis/status/54546882260770816
Giant Sis says
I Like Spa Week on Facebook – liz t. n.
Giant Sis says
I Like Mom Off Track on Facebook – liz t. n.
cindy w says
I leave my undies on.
Claire says
I’ve never had a massage but I imagine I’d keep my undergarments on
Adrienne Bireley says
I’ve never had a massage but I think I would leave my skivvies ON.
Adrienne Bireley says
I LIKE Spa Week on Facebook. Adrienne Crook Bireley
Adrienne Bireley says
I LIKE Mom off Track on FB. Adrienne Crook Bireley
Melissa says
Nekkid.
Chris says
All the way down to the birthday suit!
Chris says
I like Spa Week on Facebook.
Chris says
I like Mom Off Track on Facebook.
Linda Lansford says
I were some clothing
Chris says
I think I’d try Botox with you Barb. That way we can make each other laugh even harder at our new Nancy Pelosi foreheads.
Janna Johnson says
underwear only!
thanks for entering me!
Janna Johnson
jannajanna@hotmail.com
http://www.FeedYourPigBlog.com
Erica C. says
I’d want my undies on 🙂
Adrienne Gordon says
yep, i go all the way.
Jillian says
I’ve never had a massage at a spa before, i don’t think i would do it totally naked though
Jillian says
the body wraps sound fun
Jenn S. says
I will lose my clothes for a good massage.
tasha says
Birthday suit for me!
Jenn S. says
I would love the 75 Minute Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful Custom Facial from a spa near me.
tasha says
liked spa week on facebook under tasha j robinson
Jenn S. says
I already liked Spa Week on facebook. 🙂
tasha says
liked mom of track on facebook under tasha j robinson
tasha says
ooooh… the 90 minute spa manicure and pedicure for sure!
tasha says
tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/pdxoregonmom/status/55288484356829185
Daria says
Panties on – nothing under my panties needs massaging 🙂 Shoulders and low back – DO!
Daria says
I like Mom off track 🙂
Ivan Bradley says
This Prize ( if I win it ) would be for my wife. I’ve never gotten a massage in my entire life ( it’s true) but if I ever got one I would not be nude. I know my wife has had some but I never bothered to ask her.
Scott Martin says
Nothing but what god gave me.
Scott Martin
spmartin122@gmail.com
Scott Martin says
I liked you on Facebook. THANKS for the AWESOME GIVEAWAY!!!
Scott Martin
spmartin122@gmail.com
Scott Martin says
I liked Spa Week on Facebook. THANKS for the AWESOME GIVEAWAY!!!
Scott Martin
spmartin122@gmail.com
Melodic Mom says
I always do bra-off, underwear-on. Why should I take my underwear off? They aren’t touching that part.
Melodic Mom says
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/MelodicMom/status/55436498820018176
Melodic Mom says
I like the hot stone massage.
monte says
My first massage Was with Hot Stone So Relaxing
ferriz says
completely naked. not by choice, but they make me do it. totally uncomfortable until they start working their magic and then i totally dont care about them maybe seeing my girlie bits. :: blushes ::
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Sara Filler says
I have never had a massage so I haven’t really thought of the “completely disrobing”!
sarah t says
i leave my underwear on
Ceinwyn says
Buh bye clothes! The place where I get massages has the most delicious sheets, it’s like snuggling with bunnies or marshmallows or something ridiculously soft like that .
Daniel M says
never had a massage, probably wouldn’t get completely naked
Karen Greenberg says
I leave my underwear on, then hop under the sheet as quickly as possible.
Karen Greenberg says
The “stress melter” at a spa near me sounds great. I could really use that right now!
Karen Greenberg says
I like Mom Off Track on Facebook!
Angela Winesburg says
I go completely nude, it costs too much not too!
Judith says
i get naked to my panties, I got someone else to massage there.
Judith says
tweet http://twitter.com/#!/sodahoney/status/55766663152414720
Judith says
I would like a refreshing facial
Judith says
I Like Spa Week on Facebook
Judith says
I. Like Mom Off Track on Facebook
Debra F says
I definitely leave my panties on for a massage!!! I’m too modest not to
Debra F says
tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/fairydancer35/status/55778311175012352
Debra F says
I Like Spa Week on Facebook
Debra Ford
Debra F says
I Like Mom Off Track on Facebook
Debra Ford
Pam says
I always leave just my underwear on.
Kristin says
Casting a vote for nekkidity
Kristin says
Hot stone massage!
C Duran says
Panties stay on!
Sarah L says
I get a massage every other week at a local massage school. I have RA and this seems to help me.
I have no problem with taking off all my clothes. The students are taught good modesty preserving techniques. I like the name of one: The Diaper Wrap.
Thanks for the contest.
Sarah L says
I’d try the hot stone massage.
Sarah L says
http://twitter.com/slehan/status/55886565536301056
Sarah L says
FB like you: Slehan
Sarah L says
FB like Spa week: Slehan
katfam says
I leave my underwear on. I’d feel very uncomfortable without them.
katfam says
I like you on FB.
katfam says
I like Spa Week on FB.
tracey byram says
I’ve never had a massage before. It seems way too personal to me.
cathy says
the bra goes the undies stay.
cathy says
Liked spa week on FB
cathy says
liked Mom off track on FB
cathy says
I tweeted but it is not giving me the link to post. I am drewnphilipmom
Anna W says
I tweeted as @FELTit
Anna
barbara wright says
LOL – funny you should ask! I have never gotten a massage because I was afraid I had to get naked and there’s no way I’d do that
Anna W says
FULL HOUR MASSAGE. That just says it all to me. If I can push my luck, add a full body wrap.
Anna
Anna W says
Panties. Granny or otherwise. No problem letting the girls hang out!
Anna
barbara wright says
The 75 minute mandarin mani/pedi sounds great
barbara wright says
I tweeted http://twitter.com/bsw529/status/56024426491293697
barbara wright says
I Like Spa Week on Facebook – barbara wright
barbara wright says
I Like Mom Off Track on Facebook – barbara wright
susan smoaks says
i get completely naked
Happi Shopr says
I’ve never had a massage beyond ones from my hubby and I always strip all the way down. 😉
Christal Couturier says
I leave my skivvies on thats it
Christal Couturier says
I would get a refresher facial peel
Christal Couturier says
Like Spa Week on FB
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Christal Couturier says
Like Mom off track on FB
lisa says
Granny panties for me as well.
lisa says
A Min European Facial with Eye Treatment sounds nice.
lisa says
Tweet: http://twitter.com/flowergirl523/status/56043952687689729
lisa says
I Like Spa Week on Facebook (lisa smith)
lisa says
I Like Mom Off Track on Facebook (lisa smith)
Diane Baum says
I’m shy and don’t follow rules well…leave on my socks and undies
Nicole Greene says
I leave my undies on, but that’s it–everything else comes off!
Nicole Greene says
tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/pittsy82/status/56099821706149888
Nicole Greene says
The Hot Stone Massage with Essential Oils sounds awesome!
Nicole Greene says
I “LIKE” Spa Week on FB (Nicole Pitts)
Nicole Greene says
I “LIKE” you on FB (Nicole Pitts)
DanV says
I just do what they tell me
heather c says
Yup. Nekkid as can be!
heather c says
I would probably get the 50 Min Brightening Facial!
heather c says
I like spa week on facebook!
heather c says
Tweeted – http://twitter.com/choochoo428/status/56127630679867392
Summer says
I have no idea really, I have never had a professional massage but I would probably leave unmentionables on.
Michelle H. says
I have had one massage and they offered me a small towel wrap.
Veronica Garrett says
Don’t you get naked and they hand you a towel?
Sand says
I leave on my underwear but take everything else off.
Pamela S says
That’s one of the reasons I don’t like massages. But the few I’ve had I’ve NOT gotten naked. Thanks so much!