Growing up in small town Saskatchewan, and when I say small I mean 850 people small, definitely had it's challenges with excitement however living in a "small" town in Washington I have come to appreciate that small town living.

Of course Snohomish (town) is roughly 10 times larger than my former home town but it still has that 'feeling'...when you stroll down the street with your kids and a stranger engages in conversation...where someone driving by waves to you even though you don't know them...and all the little shops with doors wide open, inviting you in to see all the unique nick nacks that line their shelves.   

The smell of fresh cupcakes, crepes, and mexican food flood the air and I know for now Snohomish is my home...

BUT not to forget beside the cupcakes and across from Mexican is one other favorite place to land.  FRESH Salon & Spa.  Some who know me may know I am a wonderful driver (insert sarcasm here)...and a couple of weeks ago, well, I had a fender bender.  Nothing major or to write home about BUT between that and photography I have gotta say massage is a beautiful thing.  Hence the reference to FRESH Salon & Spa.  My friend Kelli is a massage therapist there and one of the best around...maybe THE best.  She's the perfect balance between friendly and knowing when to leave you alone and let you meld into the table.  She knows how to analyze and prescribe the best treatment and you leave feeling like a million bucks...well at least I did today!

With or without a car accident I feel like massage is another way to take care of myself so I can be the best at my profession.  Like working out and staying strong, relaxing and taking care of those muscles keeps me agile for all my photography ninja moves...yep I've got moves like Jagger!

Happy Weekend!!!!!!!!