I slowly poured lavender scented bubbling bath salts into the steady stream of warm water in my bathtub as I prepared for a tranquil spa like sanctuary. I lit a lavender scented candle (making sure to maintain the same aroma as the bubbles.)I pushed “play” on the cd player and heard soothing jazz sounds filling my dimly lit bathroom. I eased myself into the bubble filled bathtub and began to descend into the warm water surrounded by bubbles……
I quickly discovered the bath salts hadn’t all dissolved. My bum was sitting on what could only be described as wet sandpaper. I tried not to move to much as I brushed the offending rough salts away with my hand. Then again I slid into the calming lavender scented tub. The fragrant bubbles were, well they were…….. over powering ….The lavender scented bubbles were stinging my eyes and the bubbles were spilling out onto the floor.
My bum was chaffed, my nose was burning, and my eyes were watering. I blindly fumbled for the tap to run cool water to calm the bubbles as. I searched for a towel to wipe the offensive bubbles from my eyes and nose. I bumped the tap with my elbow (funny bone) causing the water temperature to drop rapidly.
Determined to fulfill my spa like experience I lowered myself slowly into the tepid water again. I cleared my mind drifting off into the smooth jazz sounds filling the air…..ding dong, ding dong, the smooth….ding dong, ding dong,….! I stood up covered in bubbles. They quickly found their way to the floor. I grabbed my robe knowing I had to answer such a distressing and repetitive door bell ring. I managed to avoid slipping in the bubble puddle and ding, dong, I answered the ding dong…door. Standing in front of me with apple cheeks and a sweet smile was a little girl with long brown hair and a wagon full of things for sale. She asked me in a soft voice “would you like to buy some wrapping paper or scented bath salts?”
When was the last time you had a spa day?
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
June 11, 2010 at 15:42And your answer?
Vintage Christine says
June 11, 2010 at 16:25Oh lordy that sounds exactly like something that would happen to me. Not any more though–we took out our tub/shower and put in a walk-in shower with one of those "rainshower" heads. No burning bum issues now!!!
MosaicMagpie says
June 11, 2010 at 16:32Katherine,
That is way too funny.
Debbie
shopgirl says
June 11, 2010 at 16:52That's too ironic Katie! You poor thing…I can just imagine how you were feeling at the time. I guess the upside is that ….. what is the upside? xoxo
Hope your weekend is a lot better!
Terra says
June 11, 2010 at 16:58Too funny!
Valerie@it'sonly100pounds says
June 11, 2010 at 17:06That's funny!
Createology says
June 11, 2010 at 18:05You had me at every word. Great post! Smiling and happy creating…
Katherine ( Katie) Corrigan says
June 11, 2010 at 19:29Alex, yes, I bought some, who can say no to such a sweetie. giggle 🙂
DJ GlenMC says
June 11, 2010 at 22:20LOL.
That was too good.
When you plan to relax…watch out.
Be blessed. Be a blessing.
DJ GlenMC
Gifts of Serendipity says
June 11, 2010 at 22:23Fantastic post!
Felicity
Jemi Fraser says
June 11, 2010 at 22:54Love it! That's really funny 🙂
Karen says
June 11, 2010 at 23:37Ha! Enjoyed this!
Debbie says
June 12, 2010 at 11:41Now that's what you call situational irony! I love people who can tell a great story and make me giggle. You can. It did.
I had a hunch you were going to say that you bought some!
Menopausal New Mom says
June 12, 2010 at 17:51Thanks for finding me, I'm following you back 🙂
Sniffles and Smiles says
June 12, 2010 at 19:48Hello, Katherine! Delighted to meet you…I will look forward to getting to know you better…and will follow your blog too! Thank you for extending your hand of friendship to me…I did want to tell you that you have signed up to follow my left-over blog…I don't publish there very often…I would be so grateful if you would sign up for my primary blog because then I will not miss seeing you… My regular blog is
http://www.snifflesandsmiles.blogspot.com
Thank so much!!! This was a hilarious story, btw! You are extremely witty…and an excellent writer! ~Janine XO
lakeviewer says
June 13, 2010 at 00:03Katherine, thanks for following Italian for Beginners. Arrivederci.
Chocolate Covered Daydreams says
June 13, 2010 at 06:45You are so sweet! So much for having a relaxing bath.
Jeanette says
June 13, 2010 at 20:39Hahaha! That sounds like something that would happen to me. It actually reminded me of something I read once about a woman trying to wax her legs and ending up waxing herself to the bottom of the bathtub!
I'm your newest follower! I would love to see some more craft posts!
Dee says
June 13, 2010 at 21:48LOL. You poor thing..but It did make good blog post…I do hope you got to go back and try to take your bubble bath over again with your new purchase.:)
kden says
June 14, 2010 at 00:00Thank you so much for adding me to your watched blogs. I love this post, so funny. Once I made homemade bath salts with peppermint and red food coloring for Christmas gifts. I had some left so added more mint and got ready for an invigorating bath. The higher content of mint, first felt cool, then started burning my skin. Add more water, skin still burning along with eyes now. Add more water, still no help. I finally had to get out and felt my skin burning for quite some time. So I feel your pain…
Sashindoubutsu says
June 14, 2010 at 01:55Oh… I was with you as I love warm baths until you mentioned about the burning bum.
Funny post.
~hugs~
MosaicMagpie says
June 14, 2010 at 01:58I have sent you an award.
http://mosaicmagpie.blogspot.com/2010/06/i-awarded-and-passing-it-on.html
Debbie
Walking on Sunshine... says
June 14, 2010 at 02:27Sounds like something that would happen to me. Very funny!
Bringing Pretty Back says
June 14, 2010 at 03:49Now that is FUNNY!
S. Etole says
June 14, 2010 at 04:59Thanks for the laughter …
Angela says
June 14, 2010 at 10:49I could picture everything..lol. My goodness it reminds me of a few of my 'relaxing bath times'..lol. Lavender is my absolutely favorite. I giggled with the 'sand paper' on the bum feel,,I do hope you were able to end up having a relaxing bath…free from sandpaper, blinded eyes and no funny bones getting banged up (which really does NOT make for fun does it).
SOUL says
June 14, 2010 at 12:39hi!
this is fabulous! in a ME sort of way. sorry about the good bath gone bad thing. but of course you have a sense of humor that just makes it sound like the best thing ever.
i also wanted to say hello and thanks for stoppin by my place. not real sure how you found me, but i am happy you did. i hope to see you again.
and i spose i don't really want to know how you responded to the kids selling bath salts , do i?
hope you have a wonderful day!
soul-
GWENDOLYN says
June 14, 2010 at 14:24Seriously? Ha! How funny is that?!
I hope your next "spa experiance" is a pleasant one.
Blessings~
Gwen
One Heart says
June 14, 2010 at 16:11Oh, this is so cute–put a smile on my face early Monday–that's a good thing. 😉
Thank you for visiting my little corner and for the google follow. I clicked on your follow and look forward to visiting. Your blog is so beautiful.
Lovely Monday!
Southpaw says
June 14, 2010 at 16:39Oh my heavens, what a unique "spa" experience.
Lou says
June 14, 2010 at 22:00Did the look on your face send the poor little girl to tears? I know mine would have!
Funny!!!
melissa says
June 14, 2010 at 22:13I really like your blog! I'm a new author and have enjoyed this new experience. I find that it's the most difficult and most rewarding. I'm also a graphic designer and love having that creative outlet as well.
Thanks for your post! I will be back for more updates. 🙂
Melissa Nielsen
frommysomewhatseriousmind.blogspot.com
http://www.printhis.biz
Pamela says
June 15, 2010 at 03:45OH this is so funny!! A true comedy comes to mind!!
I love jazz and baths as well!
Pamela xo
Slamdunk says
June 15, 2010 at 03:47Ha, funny stuff. Sorry that all of your work did not equate to a spa experience.
Oh Sew Good says
June 15, 2010 at 08:46OH MY! NO WAY!!! I was up with the cows and chickens again today and it's hard not to laugh when others are sleeping. I'm sorry I laughed at your expense but that was funny!
melissa says
June 15, 2010 at 16:56Hey I posted your button on my blog
Betsy says
June 16, 2010 at 14:11Oh my….I'm laughing…I hope you're able to laugh now, too! 🙂
Sheila Deeth says
June 17, 2010 at 04:50What a lovely fun read.
Kathleen says
June 17, 2010 at 20:56What a great post! Laughing out loud…although I am sorry you didn't get to enjoy a nice spa moment!
Ms. A says
January 22, 2013 at 02:14I don’t think I’ve ever had a spa experience, although I have managed to sit on undissolved Epsom salts.
Shady Del Knight says
January 22, 2013 at 03:04I might have been following your blog in June 2010, Katie, but I don’t remember this anecdote. I was afraid you were going to tell us that you fell asleep in the tub and awoke to find yourself trapped in a giant mold of Jello! (LOL) Mrs. Shady has sensitive skin and has difficulty finding a bath product that doesn’t produce irritating redness. I realize that a relaxing bath would do me good now and then but it’s been months since I took one, preferring instead to hop in and out of the shower in the interest of saving time and water. Happy Tuesday to you, dear friend Katie!
Janine Huldie says
January 22, 2013 at 04:44Sounds about right in my house, too. I don’t remember the last time I had a few minutes to myself let alone if I did not getting interrupted. I hope you get your bubble bath soon though 🙂
MariaElena says
January 22, 2013 at 04:47LOL The story of my life! I hope you get your full relaxing bubble bath soon. Have a great week!
Dee says
January 22, 2013 at 05:08LOL Great post! I’ve been painting up a storm. A bubble bath sounds really good right now.
shirley@housepitalitydesigns says
January 22, 2013 at 06:13That is so funny!!…Sounds like “real life”….Spa day…haven’t had one in a very long time!!!…When I get my hair done, it is rushing to the salon….and then rushing out to do errands….Oh Calgon take me away!!
Feral Turtle says
January 22, 2013 at 06:18Hilarious! So did you buy some wrapping paper or scented bath salts? LOL
Cindy says
January 22, 2013 at 06:25Ha! Too funny!!!
Happy Tuesday…
Cindy
Melissa B says
January 22, 2013 at 06:49Oh my Katherine, what a cute story!
I hope you get a day soon to have a relaxing spa day! =)
Hugs,
Melissa
Lisa Lynn says
January 22, 2013 at 08:11🙂 Better luck with your bubble bath next time!
Kris says
January 22, 2013 at 08:24I don’t believe I’ve ever had a bubble bath experience quite like that one! I give you a lot of credit for getting out of the tub to answer the ding dong…I would have let the lavender bubble bath experience take me away! LOL
Lois Christensen says
January 22, 2013 at 09:32The last time I had a bath was when I was pregnant with my daughter, over 20 years ago! Great post! Thanks for the visit today!
Lucy says
January 22, 2013 at 12:38It is a bummer when a warm bath doesn’t go quite so well.
Tammy/Our Neck of the Woods says
January 22, 2013 at 11:51Oh my gosh, this is TOO funny! Luckily I haven’t had a spa day like this before. Sounds like just about everything that could have gone wrong did! Your next one has to be better haha. It’s only up from here!
Southpaw says
January 22, 2013 at 15:38NICE!
Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve been here. I almost didn’t recognize the place. I love the look!
Tanya says
January 22, 2013 at 18:54Sorry that is a funny story, mainly the ending!!! You have a wonderful blog! Glad I came!
Raquel - 2dayswoman says
January 22, 2013 at 23:59So funny! I could totally picture it 🙂 Thanks for the laugh today!
Rosey says
January 23, 2013 at 06:42Buahahahahahaha. I haven’t had a relaxing bath in a decade (I hate the well water in our house even w/the softener).
The post was great, glad to have found it this morn. 🙂
CAS says
January 23, 2013 at 07:09Oh my, that is so funny! This house is our first to have a large tub, & I could hardly wait to have my first bubble bath in it. Funny thing about over-size tubs and older bodies, it’s hard to keep your balance while in the water and harder still to get out — forget about getting out gracefully. I seriously thought I was gonna have to reside permanently in that tub until hubby got home, getting all pruney, but I finally managed to get out safely. We have since added a slightly padded mat which really helps in my “not so gracious” manner of getting my body out of their. I’m determined that practice will make perfect….lol!
Deborah says
January 23, 2013 at 14:13Oh now, that was not fun at all!
Rachel says
January 24, 2013 at 15:52I hope you eventually got your spa experience! Maybe, you bought some different bath salts from the little girl. Or maybe some wrapping paper. I know you’re good with wrapping paper! 🙂