An unreasonable request

In keeping up with my effort to lead a healthier life (the juicing, the exercise, the measured restraint with my martinis) I have been looking into detox spas.  Some place that will not only pamper the exterior, but overhaul the interior.  A results driven initiative if you will.

I have had one place in the back of my mind for quite some time now... a place revered for a very comprehensive program (though not as crazy as the Ashram - that is like a detox spa for Navy Seals in my opinion).  It is in the UK, consists of a 7 day juice fast, compulsory daily yoga and meditation, complimentary spa treatments, and irrigation - lots of irrigation - (google that if you are perplexed, as this is a family-friendly blog!)  Yes, this "retreat" as they like to call themselves, has always been my hail mary for health - that last intense effort to get it together - and I impulsively decided last week to book my spot for the May clinic.

Now, it is already a stretch for me to commit to 7 days away on my own.   Taking food out of the equation certainly wasn't going to help matters.  Being a little late to the game, the single cottages had already been booked - so I was looking at a roommate.  Wow... getting harder by the minute to make the leap!  I pushed myself to be "open to the experience" and sallied forth.  On the phone with the retreat director she asked me a few questions to complete my reservation.  What were my goals?  Easy... to be putty in your hands.  Had I juiced before?  Yep, and it lead me to an emotional breakdown - so get ready to have fun!  Would I prefer a twin sized bed or a double sized bed?  The double, as I am 6 ft. tall.  And here is where we hit a snag...

My height was going to be an issue.  She wasn't sure if I would be able to fit into the shower of my cottage.  All of the cottages with bathtubs had already been booked.  She wondered aloud if this was going to work, and then brightly exclaimed "Ahhhh, you can use the pool!"  Yes, she intended for my bathing requirements to be met by taking a quick dip in the pool -for 7 days!  Still in shock when we got off the phone - I decided to think on it for a few days before sending my payment.

Oh, I thought on it!  I had nightmares for 2 nights straight!  Not so impulsively, I withdrew my reservation this morning.