Although I have been out of pocket for a week, I still have been checking things out. It has been an interesting couple weeks for me so I'll give you the rundown on where I've been, what I liked...and didn't like.

First, Ft. Worth Arts Festival. beautiful art pieces but...SNORE! On to the next one.

Second, I had a fabulous frozen blueberry mojito at Trece. Thursday is ladies night and ladies can get $2 frozen drinks, and unlimited mini quesadillas.

Lastly, which was the highlight of my week. I went to a place called The Girl's Room. It's advertised as a dance and fitness studio for women, but it was much more than that!

The Girl's Room is actually a sensual dance and pole dancing studio. And let me tell you these ladies rocked the pole! Not only do they promote good health, sensuality and physical fitness, but they also encourage women, through dance, to build a healthy self-image. They are also taught to become more self confident as they become more comfortable with their own bodies.

This is where physical fitness meets the sexy part of the female mind -- very dangerous. After all what man wouldn't want a strong, fit, sensual woman who can also pole dance! As soon a my life calms down, I'll be in that class religiously! Big ups to Amy! I'll see you soon!

www.thegirlsroom.us

I had the most fabulous Saturday -- ever! And...I've decided that Southlake is the new Beverly Hills! Wow!

I'd heard about Southlake, but since it was such a beautiful day I decided to drive out there to see, "whats good?" Apparently, EVERYTHING is ALL good in Southlake Texas! It reminded me of home, but in a beautiful, more sophisiticated way. Green grass, big beautiful trees, rolling hills and families enjoying picnics in the park. And did I mention that almost every home I saw looked like a castle? Um. When I grow up...

But, that wasn't even the highlight of my trip. While there, I visited an exquisite day spa. It's called Elixer Salon and Day Maker...and it certainly did make my day. It's a quaint little spa and salon on a corner inside The Village at Colleyville, which was like a modern, high rent Smurf village. It was a mixed development, shops and residential, with brightly colored stucco buildings and Spanish tile roofs. A place you'd probably never want to leave. There were grassy areas to lounge, boutiques to explore, a park to play and even a chop house to dine.

After my wonderful massage and facial, I took a walk around the corner to Milwaukee Joe's Gourmet Ice Cream. They make a variety of old fashioned hard ice cream. I tried Dr. Pepper, chocolate a l'orange (with Grand Marnier & chocolate covered orange sticks) and Wild Turkey & Pecan pie (brown sugar ice cream)-yum; but I settled on Buttered Pecan...what can I say I'm an ice cream snob.

If you have a free day I'd recommend you spend it just like I did...a long drive, a relaxing mid-day spa and some ice cream! Aaaaaaah...What a great day!

Elixir Salon and Day Maker
www.elixirdaymaker.com

Village at Colleyville
www.villageatcolleyville.com