Urbana Strikes Back!
Well, here's a new wrinkle in the "where should I live" question: I just got one of the best haircuts that I've had in my life. The stylist asked lots of questions and gave me what I wanted. And the stylists give you a shoulder and hand massage as well. I'm feeling so relaxed. I just bought a new hair dryer with a diffuser that is supposed to decrease frizz. And I bought the product that my stylist used. I also asked her if I could have highlights if I swim, and she said that they would have to be redone more often (monthly). Hmm. They also have facials and a brow treatment that tames unruly hairs, which is what I need. I might get a deep conditioning treatment for my hair the next time that I'm there.
There also is free Tai Chi in a local park. Urbana does have a lot of amenities.
Had a nice nap over lunch.
I booked the hotel/spa place near Lake Michigan for a room and a massage, facial, and body scrub. I hope that Deanna will watch the cats.
All the tension of the last few months seemed to hit me all at once, and all my muscles were aching pretty badly. So I booked a massage for tomorrow morning also. Two massages in two weeks is pretty decadent, but I think that I need it.
I ran some errands and went and had a beer with some of my classmates. It was fun. Urbana has a nice beer garden too, but it was hard to find my way back. The 1/3 of a beer that I drank seemed to relax me some.
Now I'm thinking of going to sleep early. My massage is at 10 AM tomorrow. My therapy session is at 1 PM.
Oh, and Road Scholar said that I can book the tour now and the airfare for the Italy trip later as long as it's by December. I should know where I've decided to live by then.