As I mentioned in my last post, Saturday I took a Kate-day: a day completely devoted to me. No chores, no errands, just pampering and relaxing.
It was fantastic!
After spending the week and weekend working in Toronto I returned to Ottawa late-Sunday night. I was given Monday off to rest and recoup (and in my case grocery shop) and then it was right back to work on Tuesday.
By the end of the week (which felt like it was a million days long) I was still exhausted. My Kate-day couldn't have come at a better time.
I started the day by walking in the sunshine to Elgin St. to meet a friend for brunch - not only had I not seen her in weeks, I hadn't had brunch in months. I can't tell you how excited I was for eggs benedict, mimosas, coffee and girl talk! Delightful.
Following brunch, I did a bit of shopping where I purchased my new Aldo purse and then it was off to York Street Spa for a massage. Despite the fact that I can never fully relax during a massage (apparently I like to be in control, who knew...) it was exactly what I needed. Throughout the sixty minutes all of the tension I'd been carrying in my back and shoulders over the past few months slowly melted away. I left feeling like a noodle; in a good way.
After my massage I had an hour or so before my next pampering appointment at Spa Junkie, so I decided to take a long walk along the canal. It was the most beautiful day and I thoroughly enjoyed soaking it all in as I crossed the bridge at Ottawa U.
Once my day of appointments and pampering were finished I came home and collapsed on the couch; who knew a day of indulgence could be so exhausting!
I don't know if it was the sunshine, or the knowledge that the conference was completely over and done with for another year, but at the end of the day, as I curled up with my book, I felt so completely happy, a feeling that stuck with me throughout the rest of the weekend and all the way into this week.
I couldn't have asked for a better Kate-day.
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It was fantastic!
After spending the week and weekend working in Toronto I returned to Ottawa late-Sunday night. I was given Monday off to rest and recoup (and in my case grocery shop) and then it was right back to work on Tuesday.
By the end of the week (which felt like it was a million days long) I was still exhausted. My Kate-day couldn't have come at a better time.
I started the day by walking in the sunshine to Elgin St. to meet a friend for brunch - not only had I not seen her in weeks, I hadn't had brunch in months. I can't tell you how excited I was for eggs benedict, mimosas, coffee and girl talk! Delightful.
Following brunch, I did a bit of shopping where I purchased my new Aldo purse and then it was off to York Street Spa for a massage. Despite the fact that I can never fully relax during a massage (apparently I like to be in control, who knew...) it was exactly what I needed. Throughout the sixty minutes all of the tension I'd been carrying in my back and shoulders over the past few months slowly melted away. I left feeling like a noodle; in a good way.
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| Dress - Banana Republic; Bag - Aldo; Sandals - Jules & James; Sunglasses - Joe Fresh |
After my massage I had an hour or so before my next pampering appointment at Spa Junkie, so I decided to take a long walk along the canal. It was the most beautiful day and I thoroughly enjoyed soaking it all in as I crossed the bridge at Ottawa U.
Once my day of appointments and pampering were finished I came home and collapsed on the couch; who knew a day of indulgence could be so exhausting!
I don't know if it was the sunshine, or the knowledge that the conference was completely over and done with for another year, but at the end of the day, as I curled up with my book, I felt so completely happy, a feeling that stuck with me throughout the rest of the weekend and all the way into this week.
I couldn't have asked for a better Kate-day.
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Ahh I need one of those days. It sounds like you made the best of your kate-day though! Brunch, a massage, and the spa? Can't get better than that.
ReplyDeleteHello Kate I'm a fellow petite blogger, from the other side of the pond though!
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of your Kate days, as a Kate too I think I'll be trying those out ;)