First off, who wouldn't want to be friends with this girl?

In other news, yesterday was Spa Day with my aunt, Mary, and my mom, Mom. They come from a generation where the 'spa culture' was much more for the upper crust, and before we went, I could tell they were apphresensive about the whole thing. They didn't think they would enjoy it. However, this was the second attempt to get my mother to go to a frickin' spa, and I just knew she would like it, if she could just relax. And, I was right! That was the best part of the whole day... Everyone talking about how much they enjoyed the services. My mother is even talking about getting a facial done regularly. Success!

We then went to East Side's, where we all had a delicious meal, served by a delicious waiter. Then we almost got killed by a flying umbrella. It was worth it.

Also, my parents are going to the 'Chi for the Rock 'n Roll weekend. So, yet another weekend alone!