bad day turned into a great day

today was the day i had dreaded for weeks - i had to leave for california. i dreaded it ONLY because i got way behind on things being sick & knew how much i HAD to get done before going. the last couple days i worked 18 our days & had a great team getting things done! the day before i had to leave, i kept saying - nothing unexpected has happened YET & i am feeling pretty good about things. wrapping up all the details before i headed out i felt like we were in good shape. i hated leaving without steve. we had decided that i would go to Anaheim for CHA show a few days early & then the gang would al come on thursday morning. steve & i decided that it was best if he stayed with the kids so we both wouldn't be gone for 5 days. being so independent, i never thought twice about it but i really didn't want to go without steve. i am not sure if it was because i left some unfinished business he needed to wrap up or if it was more that i hadn't traveling without him in a long time?!
anyway, my flight was delayed...stuck in vegas for 2+ hours...rental car place ran out of cars- took 1 hour to get car...stuck in CA traffic at 4pm...hotel room was a handicap room (i SO need my bathtubs). i planned on getting in & having 1/2 day at the show. by the time i got my bags to my room it was 5:20. big bummer!
i laid on the bed & almost ordered room service & thought i could just get caught up on my computer work. then, i though NO - i have nothing pressing to do, no kids, no husband, nobody to worry about ... i'm going to have some "ME" time - pedicure & manicure, then the mall to get new shoes. usually when i go shopping it is a chore because i have X i have to get & it is never an enjoyable lesiure expereince for me. i was in nordstorm & decided to go by the mac kisok - had a makeover & bought lots of new make-up. went to victoria secrets (after brock & nursing & not nursing - my bras just weren't fitting as good as they once did) then went to my favorite store chicos. i ordered takeout at chessecake factory & then had a good night sleep in one of those heavenly beds. i am off & running for a marathon day at cha.