Thursday, July 7, 2011

Pampering Myself Around the World

When Gussy's inspiration workshop prompt was "pamper yourself", I thought sadly that my favorite things in this life are spread around the world. But then I thought: Can't I just pretend I could treat myself to all of it in one day? Why not?

I would start the day in Germany, and head out to my FAVORITE cafe for breakfast. I'd order a cup of black coffee and some "brotchen" (bread and various rolls) with butter and jam. I'd meet up with my best friend from high school there and we'd chat about how far we've all come...


For lunch, I'd head over to the Alsace region of France (where my parents still live today) and get some Tarte Flambee for lunch. Ohhhh, I can taste it now.


I would spend the afternoon with my husband on the beach - specifically Little Corona beach in Southern California where we used to live:


After grabbing some ice cream for dinner (hey, calories don't count on my pampering day!), we'd head back to the pond behind my in-laws' house in Michigan. We would sit around the fire and toast s'mores and talk about how good life is.


And, THAT, my friends, would be a day well-pampered!!

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Posted by Sarah B. at 5:00 AM
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19 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Sounds like a WONDERFUL day!

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  2. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    That does sound wonderful!

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  3. AshleyJuly 7, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    What a great idea to spread the day around the various places you love. Sounds beautiful. :]

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  4. Kara @ June & BearJuly 7, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    That does sound like a great day. Especially the s'mores.

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  5. Annie @ WattlebirdJuly 7, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    This is an awesome idea! I'm glad you're ending the day in Michigan (where I live!) Sometimes the simple things are the most fun.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Wow! That is one fancy day of pampering.:) I love it!

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  7. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Sounds absolutely wonderful. If only we could all spend our lives the way we want to.

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  8. Mandy CrandellJuly 7, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Wow. What an incredible day. :)

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  9. SuzeJuly 7, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Sounds like a perfect day. :)

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  10. Melissa, SoChick!July 7, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    What a fun-filled day of pampering!

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  11. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Such a lovely day! And I adore your idea of calories not counting on pampering day!

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  12. Teri LynnJuly 7, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Sounds like a wonderful day... spending time in the places that you love with people you love!

    It sounds like your teaching position is very rewarding and challenging (all in one breath!) I taught first grade for years... I am now teaching second grade.

    (And to answer your question how I do it all... I have no idea... I go about 180 miles an hour during the school year and slow way down during the summer... but its all worth it!)

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  13. christaJuly 7, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    You're making me want to go back to Italy! Fresh pizza, gelato, beaches, culture... one day I'll get back. :)

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  14. kris {life at the table}July 7, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    wouldn't it be great to hit all those places in a day?! my grandmother has a home in corona del mar...that whole area definitely has a special place in my heart.

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  15. MeelingJuly 7, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Sounds perfect!!

    That tarte flambee looks divine!!

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  16. KelJuly 7, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    wow, what a great idea :)

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  17. WhitneyJuly 7, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Sounds like a great day!!

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  18. Natalia LynnJuly 8, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Oh my goodness, I love this! Your parents live in France? That is so cool! I live in France, near Lyon. Do you speak French? It is an amazing place, isn't it? And I love that you chose to have a pretend pamprering day. Sometimes that is just what we need, isn't it? Love your blog!

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  19. GretaJuly 8, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    OH this would be a lovely day! Keep the creative spirit going...even when you turn 30. Believe me, it really isn't that traumatizing. :)

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