Friday Quote

Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation,

sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly

appreciate those around you, and you'll soon find many others around

you. Truly appreciate life, and you'll find that you have more of it.

Ralph Marston

My last few days of vacation.  Hard to believe it is almost over. I never did make it to the beach.  They're working on the tracks so no trains are stopping at my station.  To get there, I would have to go back three stops and then grab another train.  So, I decided to put it off until a later date...when it gets warmer.  

I did go to get my hair cut yesterday, and, boy, was I in for a treat.  The Dominican lady who used to do such a good job on my hair is gone, and the new person did such a horrible job that I decided not to go back.  Now I live a block from what is called Little Chinatown (Big Chinatown is in Manhattan).  There's a beauty parlor on the corner that's always busy, so I decided to give it a shot.  I told hubby I was going to get a little pampering.  Had no idea I was in for a 'lot' of pampering. 

There is no such thing as a shampoo and cut in that shop.  Indeed, I had a total scalp massage with special attention paid to pressure points (middle of forehead and temples), neck, and shoulders.  All this while she was shampooing my hair.  Talk about finding heaven.  And what a fantastic cut. Wish I had my camera, but my son took it to find the part we need for it.  She used both razor and scissors, and it is perfect.  And, all that for only $17.  You'd best believe I'll be going back.


Afterward I found another, different type of little trinket place.  They were having a  'buy one, get one free sale' so I ended up buying two Chinese perfumes.  I cannot begin to describe how beautiful and long-lasting their scent is. And soothing.  Bought an enormous bottle of totally natural hair shampoo made with camellia, a wonderful flowering plant found in Asia. 


Well, this is it.  Today.  I'm staying in and resting for the last few days before returning to work.  Sleep has been rather elusive, and it's not from sleeping late in the daytime.  I seem to be hitting one of my insomnia spells again.  I awaken two or three times a night, and am then unable to fall asleep for an hour or so.  I hear every noise that surrounds me.  My mind starts working overtime.  It's no fun watching the clock all night long.  


Well, my kitty is carrying on.  She wants her food, and she wants it now.


Hoping you all have a joy-filled weekend.