“Body butter, drenching.”
“Body butter, drenching.”
“Body butter, dren – oops, there’s my exit!”
If ever there was a morning I needed a good buttering and drenching, today was it. I had left a husband making crêpes in my just-cleaned kitchen, my floors had sticky puddles on top of the sticky puddles that needed cleaning last week, and my laundry piles had physically eaten my laundry room. Engulfed. Digested. Gone. Burp. I was headed for ninety minutes of being slathered in something akin to butter, being wrapped in plastic and blankets until it absorbed, then I would be massaged until I was unconscious. (Maybe I added that last part) To say I was excited is to say the sea is wet; there may have been actual skipping as I got out of my car in the parking lot.
The Sego Lily Mind Body Spa isn’t just pretty; it’s a knockout. The Palladio colors and architecture are reminiscent of something you’d stumble across in an Italian countryside, were you lucky enough to stumble across a wellness spa as you hoofed it through the Italian countryside. This isn’t a strip mall spa; there are no cheesy posters on the wall, no sixteen year-olds getting their hair blown out for prom in the front room, no smell of nail polish remover wafting or fluorescent lighting overhead. From the moment you walk through the heavy wrought iron doors, you get the message: This is an escape.
After I checked in and was shown to the changing room, I was given my eggplant chenille-lined robe and spa slippers and instructed to change and wait for my therapist in the relaxation room. I couldn’t get there as fast as planned – the changing room alone could’ve held my interest for twenty minutes. Spa quality face lotions and rinses, complimentary Q-tips, hair elastics, razors, deodorant, hairspray; that was just the stuff by the sink! There were showers, a steam room, a sauna – you name it. Had I somewhere to go other than home to my laundry room’s skeletal remains, I would’ve been set. Then, the relaxation room: They aren’t kidding; I was tempted to ditch the treatment and see how long I could go unnoticed on the huge, overstuffed couches. Low light, an assortment of herbal teas, hot chocolate, mints, fresh fruit and – get this – a melody of dried fruit on which I could drizzle dark chocolate syrup infused with antioxidants! Stop it, Sego Lily. You’re messing with my reality.
After a few relaxing minutes and ample snooping, Kaylie appeared in her all-black attire and I mean business apron and greeted and escorted me to my room. So it began. This wasn’t my first rodeo, if you get my drift, so I assured Kaylie, as she walked me through the process, that this body had seen ample time inside a spa. How wrong I was – there are treatments, and then there are treeeeeeaaatments. Kaylie rubbed me in something that was literally the texture and consistency of butter, except it smelled like lime verbena and the aroma combined with the warmth of the room made me feel like I was lying on a beach somewhere, sun drenched to my toes. And did I mention the table was warmed? Warmed! The gentle heat radiated up from my underside and wrapped around me like a blanket – oh wait, that was the actual blanket Kaylie wrapped me in when she was through slathering; a cozy cocoon so snugly and moist I felt akin to a baked potato in foil, sizzling away on the oven’s top rack. While I marinated, Kaylie covered my eyes in an herbal mask (Yum, lavender. And again with the warming!) and massaged my neck and shoulders; there was contact with pressure points, pulling and maneuvering, and I was a limp noodle. Once I was peeled from my toasty shell, the massage began.
I’d like to give you intimate details of the massage but it was a complete out of body experience and might’ve lasted minutes or days – couldn’t tell you. I was so relaxed, somewhere betwixt and between being asleep, that I only remember being rubbed and touched so wonderfully I felt completely at peace. And I forgot the dishes. And I forgot the laundry. I forgot the constant list that I write in my head every waking moment. And I just was. Ninety minutes from the start we were through. Kaylie was the quintessential massage therapist; speaking only enough to make me feel connected though never requiring constant dialogue. She was firm and confident and though she probably tips the scales at 90 pounds, she worked all 5’11’’ of me like putty in her hands. Once I pulled myself together and headed out the door, I let out a long sigh and reminded myself why every mother, nay every woman, deserves time to herself to indulge in something that makes her feel energized. Women deplete their stores on a daily basis; Sego Lily wipes the slate clean, if for only ninety minutes, so that we can take off our robes, suit back up and face the world again; or at the very least, the laundry piles. Woman, get thee to Sego Lily.
Amanda’s Post mistakenly did not come up until 11:50AM, about 7 hours after everyone elses, this was an error on my part. I apologize to Amanda and assure her that we will make sure the voting has plenty of time to work itself out so that it’s fair to her! Happy voting!
I’m relaxing just thinking about it. I need to indulge so I can keep going. Thanks Amanda
well and perfectly said about the experience that you were able to have! i could almost feel the relaxation vibes coming through the computer!
i read all of the experiences and yours was the best…simple and straight to the wonderful point!
go amanda!!!
I vote for Amanda – she’s made me long to live in Utah just so I could visit this salon….
Oh, and maybe to make up for posting hers so late – you could move hers to the top of the pile instead of down at the end?!
I always wonder what a spa is like on the inside, never wanting to try them in the case that they are all shell and no delicious center. Glad to know what to expect and it is just what I want to expect. I vote for Amanda!
Mmmm, delicious! I almost feel as if I’ve had the massage! So wonderful!!
Is there really any question who the winner of this contest should be??? Seriously. After reading all the entries, I was most inspired (and motivated to make an appointment) by Amanda’s post. Her writing is fantastic and her wit pleasantly funny. She is real and should be Sego Lily’s official blogger.
This one has my vote! If only I was local…
Just added Amanda as an Underdog since she’s gotten such a late start! On Monday we’ll post about the contest so hopefully our other members will read the entries and vote.
I love going to the spa… This sounds heavenly.
Amanda
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did I mention???
Amanda
Amanda is the bomb. Unfortunately, the glitch may cost her the contest but she is the true winner.
I can vouch that my wife was both slippery and relaxed; just the way I like her. She gets my vote.
Go amanda! Take state! You rock my world! Now come over here and slather me with butta!
Wow! What a great post! Makes me wish I was there!!! I NEED that!!! Definitely gets my vote!!!!
I LOVE this girl! She is such a creative writer and I find myself cracking up! GO FIGHT WIN and EVERYONE vote for this chicka! Good Luck!
I vote for Amanda! I don’t even like the spa and her post made even me think about scheduling a treatment!
Amanda is the most gifted writer and prompted me to put “schedule a spa Saturday” at Sego Lily on this month’s to-do list. Better make up for your late uplink snafu!
Voting for Amanda
Go Amanda. I love your writing and this post makes me want a day at the spa!
i got relaxed just reading… i’m on vacation just wishing i was home so i could go to the spa. nice work amanda – i know its a tough job.
Amanda–your writing has always been top drawer and this post was no exception. Sego Lily would be lucky to have you! Way to go!
I enjoyed your post!
I will be absolutely shocked if Amanda doesn’t win. Like REALLY.
Amanda MUST win – she needs a break from all the electric creativity in her brain! She really knows how to write and make me jealous that I was not the one on the massage table!
Amanda… you continue to amaze me with your writing… Thanks lady. I can’t wait for your next post.
Go Amanda! I’m a big fan of all good spas…so much so that I got married at a resort with one of the best in the world! Wishing you the best of luck with the contest and many ears of wonderful spa treatments one way or another!
Go Amanda….you are the most entertaining writer. I want to go to Sego Lily too! 🙂
Amanda…You need to win. And share the wealth.
you’re writing helps keep me sane constantly, i really hope you get this
I have never been massaged as I am not the touchy type. Reconsidering.
Amanda, Thank you for transporting me to the Sego Lily. It’s been that kind of week for me too. I could almost feel the body butter drenching and the mind numbing massage. WISH I COULD BE THERE!
Amanda is such an amazing writer. You’d be crazy not to pick her!
I have enjoyed reading her blog, so honest, I can relate to everything she says…..
Brilliant writing. After reading through them all, this is the clear winner in my opinion.
Amanda definitely gets my vote. Nobody has the descriptive powers that Amanda has. She would be the perfects blogger for your business.
I agree. GO AMANDA!
Wow..amazing write! It makes me want to go to a spa..hmm…
Amanda should definitely win! GO AMANDA!
I don’t even live in Utah but you know I’ll be at Sego Lily the next time I’m in town. This post convinced me of that.
Oh dear. I feel a spa visit coming on. Someone warn the husband.
Amanda, you’re amazing. Hope you win!
she needs to win as payment for all the marital advice she dishes out!
Amanda’s is my fave; after reading her post I think I’m going to have to make a trip to Utah and put Sego Lily on the itinerary . . .
Amanda should win hands down. She is such a talented writer, after reading her experience of the spa treatments, I can’t wait to pamper myself at Sego Lily also.
This votes for Amanda.
Love this girl! She should definitely win!
I think Amanda needs like 25 extra votes because she wasn’t represented as quickly as the other contestants. VOTING FOR AMANDA!
I think she needs 50 extra votes for the cleverist title. Love you Amanda and your writing…and I am totally going to this spa next time I am in Salt Lake.
My vote is for Amanda.
Great post! Loved reading it. Good luck!!
Voting for amanda! Good Luck
Amanda makes me laugh and I believe she should have all the spa treatments in the world.
This is a vote for amanda
I want Amanda to win!!!
Slather me up baby, we can plan a spa date next time I’m in town!
Um…OF COURSE Amanda should win. Good luck. Brontosaurus!
Well that just sounds heavenly.
A vote for amanda and her mesmerizing story!
This votes for Amanda!!
I’m voting for Amanda!!! What an amazing writer!
What an amazing description! I need to make an appointment today!!
i vote for her.
Great post, my vote is for Amanda
Amanda has my vote a thousand times over!!!
WOW! It sounds heavenly!!!
Thanks for the most relaxing post, Amanda! I’ve never had a massage before or even been to a spa, but am convinced that I NEED one! I vote Amanda!
I vote for Amanda
I vote for Amanda!
I feel more relaxed now that I’ve read this, but an actual massage would be better!
Just reading this makes me want to book a treatment right now. I need to forget all the lists in my head…..
I’m weeping with envy here!!!!!!
Love the visual. Amanda is my vote.
Amanda, of course!
Fabulous post! I’m voting for this one 🙂
I vote for Amanda! Even though her post was delayed, it wins hands down for wit and originality.
go amanda
Amanda has my vote. She is great! Very funny!
Not only do I love Amanda and her writing, now I’m in love with Sego Lily Day Spa! Thanks Amands! My vote is for you!
Go Amanda! Your blog is the best!
You reminded me that I need regular massages. aaahhhhhhh . . . .
Amanda is brilliant. Somehow she turns my mundane life into a series of small comedies. Love her.
My vote is for Amanda! Great writer, and she makes me wish I were local so I could enjoy the spa!
Go, Amanda, Go! You have my vote.
I vote for amanda
Love all your posts!
I vote Amanda because she is the bomb! Good luck!!
Another vote for Amanda.
Amanda paints a beautiful picture – and definitely gets MY vote!
I have been following Amanda’s blog for a few months. She is such an excellent writer! I don’t care how many comments the other contestants get, Amanda is your gal! She get my vote!
I vote for Amanda!
Oooh, sounds amazing. I need to find this place!
This sounds wonderful. Amanda definitely has my vote!
As a guy – I can’t really imagine doing the spa thing…but everything is better with butter!
There is no substitute for butter! So if I was going to do anything at a spa, I would pick the treatment that involved butter. Go Amanda!
Amanda’s got my vote.
I vote for amanda!
This blog was extremely well written and gets my vote
I vote for Amanda!
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I vote for Amanda 🙂
I vote for Amanda. (I thought I had the other day but I don’t see my name here so here goes)
Amanda – I SO hope you win!
Love,
Gloria
I vote for Amanda. Definitely.
My vote is for Amanda
Chalk up another vote for Amanda!
Sounds awesome! Go Amanda! You deserve it girl…
My vote is for Amanda
Good luck Amanda.
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Amanda is the bomb.com. And, she’s an amazing person and writer. Word.
No contest, Amanda.
I vote for Amanda!
You have my vote Amanda!
I vote Amanda. You had me at trans fats…
Very definitely I vote for Amanda. She makes it sound necessary to visit Sego Lily Spa.
AMANDA all the way.
YEAH
Woo-hoo! Go Amanda! I VOTE 4 AMANDA!!
Chalk up another vote for Amanda.
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Amanda is the BEST!
I hope Amanda wins!!
My vote is for Amanda
I really enjoyed Amanda’s writing style. Clever, concise and convincing.
My votes for Amanda!
Amanda, Amanda she’s our wo-man-
She can do it like NO ONE else can:)!!!!
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Oh, that spa sounds wonderful!
Amanda’s got my vote
AMANDA! AMANDA!
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Love Amanda’s writing!!
yay amanda…win it honey!
Amanda,
You have read every woman’s mind and voiced our needs! Go, girl!
Nancy
I definately vote for Amanda and her witty writing. So great!
I love Amanda…she gets my vote!
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Go Amanda!!
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voting for amanda. good luck!
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I vote for Amanda!!!
Amanda has my vote for sure!!! She’s awesome!
i vote for Amanda
Amanda deserves this sumptuous treatment…really, we all do, but I hope Amanda wins!
You’ve got my vote!
Amanda deserves it more…Go Amanda!
My vote is for Amanda.
holy cow, i want amanda to write about me. she’s got serious skills!!!
I vote for Amanda
Give me an A
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what do you have?
A winner!!!!
Love Amanda…she so deserves this!
My vote is Amanda
And the crowd goes wild for Amanda!
I vote for Amanda!!!
Great writing Amanda.
done….
A-MAN-DA! Go Amanda, I vote for you!
I vote amanda.
Voting for Amanda
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I want a treatment, my vote is AMANDA!!!
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Amanda rocks!
I vote for Amanda!
I don’t have any affiliation to any of these five bloggers, but Amanda’s was by far the most convincing, the most mouth-watering, and the most desire-inducing description of her spa service. She’s really a great writer. I vote for her since I’d rather read her posts than anyone elses.
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Go Amanda GO!
just found your blog, now I’m voting for you.
Amanda!
Amanda!
Amanda should be the winner, winner, winner!
Amazing Amanda. Great writing.
Amanda is my vote.
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I vote for Amanda (linked from Christy’s blog!)
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I think she is one of best bloggers that I have read. I think she should definitely take the prize.
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Amanda would be perfect!
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I love Amanda’s blog, she clearly has a way of connecting and is wonderful to read. She gets my vote!
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