OUR ANNIVERSARY...RUBBED THE RIGHT AND WRONG WAY....

As some of you might know, my husband Fingazz and I have worked tirelessly to keep on the grind in the ever changing entertainment industry over the past years. Him with his music and I with my art, attempting to bridge any gaps the two might have between them.

The last few months have been amazingly busy and exhilarating, especially with the start of our new company MAD COLOUR....and with our anniversary approaching in celebration of 8 years of marriage we were very excited to hit a spa for the first time ever, to celebrate all the moments of the past and unwind for the ones in the future.

PALM SPRINGS HERE WE COME!

With our limited schedule Fingazz was able to book us a day/night at the Las Palmas Rancho Mirage Spa. Even though we would have less than 24 hours to enjoy all the resort promised we were still very excited and optimistic about the relaxation that was in store for us.

schedule : leave home the latest 1 pm
arrive and check in spa before 2pm
2pm couple massage
4pm alonys' facial
dinner and drinks
pool and jacuzzi
whatever the FCK we want to do...WE'RE CELEBRATING 8 YEARS OF MARRIAGE!!!!

Now lets see what really happened....

arrive and check in...check out room really quick....head to spa....

are we in heaven or what? 80 minutes after my first massage I realized the beauty of a good rub down ;0) Why haven't I ever taken part in this oh so necessary ritual? If my massage felt like this what was my facial going to be like? 50 minutes later, I got my answer. AMAZING! I honestly loved the facial more and with the combination there couldn't have been a pinch of stress or anxiety left in my body...

Both Fingazz and I were very happy we made the decision to 'indulge' in the treatments of the Las Palmas...until....

a few cocktails later we decide to return to our room and freshen up for dinner. To our surprise it appears that someone has been in our room while we have been getting our treatments. We find a cup crushed on the floor with napkins stuffed in it outside the double door that connects our room to the guests next door. After careful inspection of our belongings we conclude nothing has been taken, but there still is the unsettling feeling that someone had been in our room. The staff tells us they will figure it out. We decide to get ready for dinner and try and not let this ruin our night or stress us out.

To our disappointment all they offer is a round of complimentary drinks. I guess they figured one drink each would help us forget our unexpected violation. mmmmm NOT SO MUCH! Knowing they "fcked" up for lack of a better word, they come to our table what seems like every 5 minutes and ask "is everything okay here"...can i chew my food please...geez and yes, nothing has changed in the last 5 minutes since you last came.

Dinner was delicious despite the short time frame we had...everything closed at 10pm! Damn what is this! A little buzzed we decide our only choice is to go back to the room....time to RAID THE MINI BAR and go in the pool....

NOT SO MUCH....POOL IS CLOSED! ACCESS DENIED! WOW!

Last option...rent a movie.

ring ring...knock knock.....its 1:30am. We answer the phone, its the front desk..."please open your door, security is at your front door"...

"what?" (Take in mind we are both half asleep)

open the door. "yes sir, we're gonna need you to turn the tv down we have had noise complaints regarding your room".

"ARE YOU FCKIN SERIOUS?!" WOOOOOOW!!!!! By this time I am soooo HOT... what the hell is this!

First off its 130am...second how many times do people usually fall asleep with the tv on, especially in a hotel, ALL THE TIME!

THANK YOU FOR THE 2AM WAKE UP CALL....NOW WE CAN'T GO BACK TO SLEEP!

To put the icing on our Las Palmas Spa cake we get awakened by the 2 Brady Bunch families on either side of us at 7:30 in the morning. Screaming kids, screaming mothers who obviously have NO CONTROL over anything, extremely LOUD television, and what ever else goes alongside having a family vacation at a spa. WHO DOES THAT!

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Overall I have to say I am happy I had the opportunity to spend some time with my husband for our anniversary. I do have a newfound love for massages and facials and would love to have the opportunity to have them be apart of my life more. I DEFINITELY WILL NEVER EVER EVER GO TO THE Las Palmas Spa. It is like summer school. WAY TOO MANY KIDS FOR ME. Kids are the future and they are great BUT I don't believe they belong at spas. Go to Raging Waters, take advantage of the family discounts to Magic Mountain where kids/families are encouraged to be loud, and its not deemed rude or obnoxious. Save the SPAS for the adults that want to feel like adults and relax without curfew.

My review on Las Palmas....mmmmm I def. don't recommend staying, especially if you only have a day and kids running around isn't your thing. Their problem solving skills def. need some work. If it wasn't for my anniversary and me wanting to look on the bright side I def. would have nothing good to say about my overall stay. Do your self a favor like we are next time....next time we need a rub down we will be keeping it local and heading to the Ivy....Glen Ivy.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABY...ITS BEEN AN AMAZING JOURNEY. I LOVE YOU AND AS THIS TRIP CONTINUES TO PROVE "ITS NEVER A DULL MOMENT WITH THE STARYZ"..

MANY ALONYS KISSES.