Relaxation....

So, once again, I have a coupon from my parents for a massage at a spa (very official looking - it has a snoopy sticker and everything). The past couple times I've gone for massages at Spa Space downtown. I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and I know they have often come up as a top rated spa in the Chicagoland area....

So, what shall I do? Shall I stick with a winner, or try something new? Anyone have any suggestions? Anyone else have a good massage experience in Chicago (or an experience to avoid)? Which are the best spas in Chicago? Anyone? Bueller? Any thoughts?

Zen?

So today, I took it upon myself to go for some scheduled downtime/relaxation. I went to a local spa for an hour and a half to just use their 'relaxation' facility, which consisted of the sauna, whirlpool, eucalyptus steam room, and general 'relaxation room'. It was lovely and zen-ful. I am not sure what I was supposed to get out of it, so I am not sure if I achieved it, but it was pleasant nonetheless. I have always kind of mocked various forms of new-age treatments as being for those souls who are lost and searching, however, it felt good to take a brief escape from reality. Anywho, it makes me almost inspired to try yoga/meditation/hypnosis/what-have-you. We will see.