AUBREEVISION - Observations from the far side of the dial

Happily ensconced in a comfy chair at the coffee shop conveniently located right behind the gym. Mmmmm, convenient coffee. As mentioned in my previous entry, I'm between shifts. This morning's was good -- busy, but I managed to squeeze in a workout. It's refreshing to sit here with a good cuppa joe, free from distractions, surrounded by chatter and life.

Thank God for friendly folk. My laptop made horrible noises and shut down, leading me to fear that my hard drive had once again crashed. I spent a while trying to coax it back to life until a man sat down in the comfy chair kitty-corner to mine and told me the plug I was using tended to be ornery. I changed plugs and sure enough, we had liftoff. And thanks be for wireless internet!

So I haven't yet described my spa experience. One word: fantastic! Started the day with an essential oil body steam, essentially a pretty-smelling sauna. Next came a facial, then a full-body Swedish massage by a miracle worker called Blaise. He used his elbows and forearms to pound my back and shoulders into submission, manipulated my limbs in various directions and generally reduced me to goo. A pedicure followed the massage -- I went with a springy coral colour -- then a lunch catered by the neighbouring restaurant. Naturally, overpriced wine was also in order. The afternoon consisted of a manicure (copper-coloured polish) topped off with a shampoo, style (I requested 'Texas hair') and makeup application.

Best of all, my honey was up for the weekend and got to see the results of his Valentine's Day gift. All in all, it was a deliciously decadent day.

So we rented two movies over the weekend -- Supersize Me and Alfie. Supersize Me was very well done and tremendously disturbing. I didn't think it was humanly possible for someone to gain 10 lbs. in 5 days. Alfie surpassed my expectations -- I seem to recall the critics being somewhat, well, critical toward it. Granted, perhaps Jude Law's yumminess had a lot to do with my appreciation.

Another thing that struck me was Sienna Miller's body. Of course, her appearance in only a thong didn't leave much to the imagination. But she has a well-proportioned, trim little body, not Hollywood rail-thin, and one I'd like to emulate. My other fitness ideal is Kate Bosworth in Blue Crush:




Muscular and athletic, strong and sturdy, lean but healthy.

Anywho, must jet before my free wireless connection runs out. Aside to sarsar: feel better!