Long Days and a warm bubble bath

Ok I know i'm going to get flack for this post (especially from my hubby). But I am a bath lover galore. Here lately I have had many 10-12 hour work days. After work days like this, (especially during cool weather), the only thing in this world that will make me right again is a warm bubble bath, a glass of red wine (which I have juduciously given up for Lent), and a good book.


However, not just any bath accessories, red wine, and book will do.

Let's start with the bath. The water must be the right temperture. Not too hot, but warm enough to warm you through and through. After letting the taps run for a minute or so, just the right amount of bath salts and shower gel/bubble shall be added. My favorite gels/bubble baths are from Bath and Body Works, Dial (believe it or not... LOVE their Cranberry shower gel), or Avon. I have to have a THICK cuddly towel upon completion of the bath... ahhh that is heaven

Usually while lounging I will have small glass of red wine (not during Lent obviously). I prefer a nice Austrilian Shiraz, an Italian Chianti, or even a good California Zinfandel (not WHITE). However, I discovered a most wonderful Shiraz from the Texas winery Llano Estacado(Lubbock) that is soooo perfect and flavorful.

At this point I am totally relaxed and ready for the book.. This habit of reading in the bath has been a habit i've had since my teens. Of course, occasionally it results in ruined books.. but it's sooo worth it. I am very random in what I read... On any given day, I might be reading mysteries... my favorite are culinary mysteries (like Dianne Mott Davidson) crime/legal books (John Grisham) ,Amish Christian Romances (Beverly Lewis), fantasy (love some of the high elf and vampire stuff (like Laurel Hamilton), an autobiography of someone who facinates me (I have quite a collection of biographies about the British Royal Family), or a travelouge from Italy or England. See totally random.... Random but relaxing!!!!

So I'm sharing my wind down secret with the world, think me weird if you prefer.. However, know that after my wind down ritual ,I am probably one of the most relaxed happy people on the planet :)


Ciao,

Julie