Nothing Better Than a K3 Night

Once again the almighty trio of Kelly, Kerry, and Karen hit the town. By now, if you've been reading this blog since its birth, you'll see a pattern between me and the other two - we like to get together once a month and catch up. Our evenings, most of the time, include dinner, drinks, and much fun. We are three women who enjoy our families but know how to enjoy ourselves selfishly. It is wonderful!

Last night, we had our annual Birthday Celebration. Since Kelly and I are only two days apart, we tend to celebrate on a bigger scale near our birthdays as compared to Kerry's May birthday. Stay tuned for that entry...we have something up our sleeve for the Gemini of our group.

This year we treated ourselves with saved monies and gift certificates to an evening at Nordstrom's Spa. The evening began with changing into our robes and then meeting in the solarium where we enjoyed soft music, soaking our feet in warm, soapy water, sipping herbal teas while have a warm towel-wrap placed on our necks and shoulders. It is a wonderful way to relax before a treatment for a good 20 minutes or so.

We then separated for facials for Kerry and me and a massage for Kelly. After a indulgent hour of being massaged, hydrated, and cleansed, we are given a chilled elixir to enjoy...as we settle the tab. (I have to add that gift certificates make this part less painful then it could be.)

From here after making the dutiful phone calls home to children (Kerry), husband (Kelly), and father (me - I'm just nice and considerate. No Electra complex here I promise you!), we made our way to TGIFs for appetizers and drinks.

Our nights together bring a serenity to our separate lives that I think all women should experience. Some of my dear friends -- who may be reading this very blog -- find these evenings to be outside their needs and/or comfort zones. I only hope that I never lose the value of these nights because there is something better to do. I mean really - what can be better than getting together with soul sisters and re-energize our soulful needs?