nellie’s parents got her and a friend (she picked me yay) a spa day at bota bota for her birthday, so we went and got pampered and had a blast (thanks nellie!!)!!

we started by soaking in an outdoor hot tub for a bit. it was snowing outside and everything was pretty and white and i kept all my limbs in the tub to keep warm.

then we both got relaxing messages, but mine was part therapeutic because of my recent back pains. my masseuse told me i should go see an osteopath because my hip isn’t aligned properly, which is what’s causing my back to hurt. maybe i’ll actually go see one when i head home for the holidays because i just want my body restored to its natural equilibrium.

after the massages went into the sauna and then the steam room. we were both still really oily from the massages so we showered before getting mani-pedi’s with martinis (or, in nellie’s case, a latte).

i got my nails painted black (streetsmart) and it’s making me want to start wearing rings and necklaces and bracelets again. i also need to replace my lost earring. i feel like this added touch of edge and glamour requires accessorizing, and i want to be a magical mystery witch.

we gossiped a little while we got our nails did and we generally had a swell time. it was all very relaxing and luxurious.

we went to isakaya after the spa and i finally got to eat the lamb miso, which was delicious. the first time i tried ordering the lamb miso, they gave me miso ramen instead (i ate it anyway, it was fine) and the second time they didn’t have it, so this experience was long in the making, and it didn’t disappoint.

then we went to nellie’s and hung out for a bit before i headed home to basically bask in being able to do nothing for the next couple of days.

good day, good day.