Why can’t every weekend be as relaxing as the one I just had? Seriously. It was perfect, one of the best weekends I’ve had in awhile.
Does it have to be Monday already?!
Friday, I went to a local Italian restaurant for a meal full of carbs (my fave!). I had a personalized pizza + the unlimited bread/olive oil combo. I didn’t take pictures. I suck. I was overwhelmed by all the bready goodness.
And then this happened.
The Lucky One was … alright. I had high expectations (which I shouldn’t have had), because it is my favorite Nicholas Sparks book. The book was definitely better, but having a man as beautiful as Zac Efron on the screen made up for it. Seriously, I’m not typically like that (putting actor before plot). But his arms could … bring about world peace? I don’t know what they could do exactly, but they’re amazing. I was mesmerized.
After the movie, I had plans to go home and be asleep by 11PM like a boring old lady, but then decided to go bowling/drink beer with some other media people in the city. That was fun! I bowled a consistent 47 in both games. It was stupid. I couldn’t even break 50! My first four throws (are they throws?) were gutter balls. I’m the worst bowler ever 
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When its beautiful outside and you spent the bulk of it indoors, do you feel guilty? That was my Saturday. I wanted to be outside, I really did. I ate breakfast on my balcony, and then just sat there for an hour or so after. But then I got bored. All the people I texted were busy, and I wanted company outside. I wanted to throw a ball around or walk to get ice cream or something. Then I got in a weird mood and decided to spend the day in my dark living room watching TV and napping. It was so relaxing.
I did get groceries that evening! Finally. And was up until midnight Skyping with one of my best friends, because we’re super cool like that.
I love Skype.
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It’s getting to be that time of year when it’s too warm in the morning for me to sleep in very late. I’ll get used to that soon, but yesterday I was angry that I couldn’t stay asleep as long as I had planned. So I rebelled by staying in bed as long as I could … and then a little longer. My laptop was right next to my bed, so I grabbed it and started doing a little bit of blog stuff.
Then, gym time. I’ve really been working on arms lately. And they’ve been sore a lot lately, mostly because I’ve rediscovered the beauty (and resulting DOMS from) hammer curls. They’re gonna look great. Just you wait. I’ll even photograph them just for you. The definition is already starting … but it’s just gonna get better 
I’ll skip over the rest of my Sunday (in which, yes, I did go outside A LOT) to the portion of the program featuring my massage. What a way to cap off the weekend! It was definitely relaxing and needed.
I think there’s half of a spaghetti squash in that picture.
What are your thoughts on massage therapists talking while they work? It bugs me, and my regular person tends to do it quite often. I feel like it would be rude to be like “can you please stop talking?” so I usually keep my answers as short as possible until she gets the point. Anyone else experience this?
She also did a little bit of reiki at the end of the appointment … which I didn’t get. It was strange, and I would have prefered if she just kept crushin’ knots. I don’t totally understand what the practice of reiki is. Maybe I should look it up. Whatever. It was still a wonderful time
What was the highlight of your weekend? I seriously can’t pick just one moment. It was one of the best weekends I’ve had in a long time!
so, massages. i recently had to get a massage with a new person (mine was booked) and he seriously chatted in this loud obnoxious voice for the first 30 minutes. like about my work and sh*t. seriously? i’m trying to relax – the LAST thing i want to talk about is work. or anything. hmm, guess that is a pet peeve of mine. ;0
Sounds like a lovely weekend! I agree about the talking thing. I don’t like any reminders that there’s a semi-stranger rubbing their hands all over my body. The one woman who I see never talks until she’s done, a simple quiet “Be at peace, Meredith.” And that’s that. An hour of quiet music and zoning out.
I also love the spaghetti squash comment. =D And when did Zac Efron get so hot?
I really don’t know. I mean, I’ve always loved him. But what a SPECTACULAR surprise
I’m a big chatterer… but often – during a massage I want to just ENJOY and not think. So usually I’ll chat while they’re doing the prep and then say… ‘By the way, I’m really tired so I’ll probably just zone out,” or something like that.
PS. I HATE outdoors and am far more an indoors person! Bad, I know!
Not bad at all! Everyone has their thing
Sounds like a great weekend overall girl! When I splurge for something, it is usually a massage, they are my favorite! But I get pretty pissed when they talk. I know that sounds kind of rude… but if I am paying for a time to relax and be rubbed down aka massaged, I don’t want to talk at all! Neither do I need them too lol
My highlights were aplenty this weekend. My free meal on Friday t hat you just read about was awesome. So was meeting fellow FitFluential Ambassadors on Saturday night (post to come on that tmrw). The gorgeous weather Saturday was also super amazing. I studied outside solo then read a pleasure read outside w/my mom. I agree it’s annoying to want company to just walk or lay around with outside on a nice day and not have anyone to do so with. That’s why I have HW to keep me company – silver lining?
Your Italian carby meal sounds great. I have one of those on the agenda for this Friday already.
LOL at the spaghetti squash in the massage pic. I had that as part of my dinner last night. Maybe it was that very squash.
I’ve only had a few massages. For 2 of them, the person didn’t talk at all (except to tell me to move a leg or an arm or something haha). For the other one, the person wouldn’t stop talking. I firmly believe that a massage is NOT the time to chat. I’m here to relax. Please allow me that pleasure!
Ahh I have this issue with the person I have been getting massages from regularly. She is more of a sports massage therapist so granted it’s not a spa like atmosphere it’s more casual but the first few times I went I relaxed as she grinded out knots in my back and it was wonderful. The past few times she has talked – whether I answer or not – the entire 30 minutes. It used to be my guilty pleasure (and really helped with my neck/shoulder pain) but now it’s just not as relaxing any more. I don’t want to be rude but even my short responses don’t stop the talking. If you come up with any ways to remedy the situation, please share!
I love that when it gets nicer I don’t want to sleep in as late. I think the highlight of my weekend was the 2 hour nap I took yesterday (and still went to bed by 11pm).
I agree. Zac Efron’s arms could bring world peace. I have no doubt about that. You weekend sounds lovely. I’m longing for a massage but can’t stand chit-chat after the first 5 minutes of the massage. Best part of my weekend was 20 min power nap that turned into 2 hours. Apparently, I was tired.
I LOVE when those naps happen!
Sounds like such a great weekend!!
I am obsessed with arms, and I wasn’t planning on seeing The Lucky One in the theatre until you mentioned Zac Efron’s arms. I’ve already texted my friends to see who will go see it with me (I don’t think my husband would be very happy sitting through that movie).
And nothing drives me crazier then when a massause tries to talk to me during a massage. I just don’t understand what they are thinking when they do that… I can’t imagine anyone wants to have a good chat while being massaged! WTF. I’m getting angry just thinking about it.
I’m with you on the silence thing… getting a massage is supposed to be relaxing. Making small talk with strangers = not relaxing.
The highlight of my weekend was going dancing on Saturday night. We went to a place that was playing pure 80s and 90s music and it was so much more fun than going to clubs that play new music… I think this means I’m getting old :/
Ugh, I can’t STAND massage therapist who chat during the massage. Ruins the whole experience for me. Happened to me last time I went and I haven’t wanted to get another one because of it….
Glad you had such a fun weekend!!
I love relaxing weekends and Skype chats with friends! I was so not ready for Monday to roll around this week either.
Seriously. Skype > telephone.