Happy Friday, y’all! Have you been working hard this week? I sure have. I’m looking forward to a weekend of relaxation – which just so happens to be this week’s Friday Five theme. I haven’t really had a chance to rest since the holidays, and maybe it’s the same deal for you. I swear, I’m going to get some R&R in this weekend for sure 😉 Going along with the theme of relaxation, I have the most amazing gift to giveaway – courtesy of a very generous longtime Blogthings fan. Blogthings has the best fans. Seriously.
This week I’m giving away $100 worth of gift cards to SpaFinder to the lucky winner. All you have to do to enter is comment below and answer the Friday Five. I will run a random number generator on Monday morning and pick the winner that way. (Due to some of our visitors having technical difficulties with the storm in the Northeast, I’m keeping the contest open all weekend.) I will comment on the thread to the person who won, so you can check back to see who won that way. If you miss it, I will announce the winner on Facebook and also next week in the P.S.
In case you’re unfamiliar with it, SpaFinder is gift service that works at over 20,000 spas and fitness centers worldwide. There are quite a few participating spas in my city – and probably in your city as well. This sweet gift can be used for a spa treatment, yoga classes, private pilates sessions… the choices are basically endless. And the SpaFinder gift card never expires, so you could also use it for travel. Thanks again to the very awesome person who donated this gift for someone else to enjoy.
So, here are the Friday Five questions for this week. Simply answer below in a comment to enter 
Friday Five – Relaxation Edition
- What do you think of going to a spa for relaxation?
- How do you relax on weeknights?
- How do you relax on weekends?
- Is there a physical activity like yoga, walking, or swimming that you find relaxing?
- What sort of book or movie do you like to relax with?
P.S. Congratulations to last week’s Friday Five winners, Dejla and Melissa
P.P.S. Are you interested in sponsoring or donating a prize for the Friday Five? I’m looking for more cool prizes, so please contact me if you are interested.
44 replies on “Friday Five: Relaxation Edition”
1, Its really great and i really need one right now
2. Music or a movie
3. Exercises
4.Yoga and walking
5. Fiction
Friday Five – Relaxation Edition
What do you think of going to a spa for relaxation? It sounds like a good idea at this time in my life. XD
How do you relax on weeknights? Usually a hot shower or bath and a snack
How do you relax on weekends? Sleeping in, playing video games, doing whatever seems fun
Is there a physical activity like yoga, walking, or swimming that you find relaxing? Walking, swimming, dancing
What sort of book or movie do you like to relax with? Character driven romances with witty dialogue that aren’t deeply depressing
I love big dialog movies that aren’t too depressing! Before Sunrise / Sunset, anything by Whit Stillman, etc 🙂
What do you think of going to a spa for relaxation?
I would love it! Single dad of two 16 year old twins with special needs…so I don’t relax much.
How do you relax on weeknights?
facebooking, tv, blogthings!
How do you relax on weekends?
Having out with my sons, our dogs, and my large extended family
Is there a physical activity like yoga , walking, or swimming that you find relaxing?
I love hiking in parks
What sort of book or movie do you like to relax with?
Glee, Modern Family, HGTV
Glad you are able to find some relaxation in your hectic life! Glee is definitely a favorite for me as well… 🙂
1. What do you think of going to a spa for relaxation?
** I think it is heaven… you feel so relaxed and pampered. it is the best thing to do when you need to get something for yourself especially this coming vday is to get a spa after the long hours of working. 🙂
2. How do you relax on week nights?
** relax lay down on the coach and watch my fav. show on tv or listen to my fav cd music until I fall asleep. lol
3.How do you relax on weekends?
** Sometimes going out to eat and watch movies with my family.
4. Is there a physical activity like yoga, walking, or swimming that you find relaxing?
** Yes, definitely walking or strolling at the park with my family and in the summer swimming is the best activity I find for relaxing and especially my kids they love to swim. 🙂
5. What sort of book or movie do you like to relax with?
** Anything, I like to watch movies. it is relaxing for me especially if the movies I watch is comedies I enjoyed so much watching funny movies that makes me laugh, and then adventure movies like the story is about fairy tales. 🙂 watching movies is a relaxation for me. it helps my make stress to go away.
Summer swimming is so great! Plus, everyone gets to take a nap afterwards 😉
i’m melting thinking of a relaxing day at the spa.
on weeknights i run a small bubble tub bath for my feet and on weekends i walk in the early morning and curl up with a book later.
light comedies or romcoms float my boat.
reading material: psychology or sometimes simply Roald Dahl <3
Roald Dahl is a big favorite for me for sure. I think his books accounted for 50% of my reading as a kid – I just kept rereading them over and over.
What do you think of going to a spa for relaxation?
It’s wonderful; I’ve only been once (on my Honeymoon <3) but I'd love to go again.
How do you relax on weeknights?
I groom my bunny; it's relaxing for both of us (and helps my bunny keep away from hairballs!).
How do you relax on weekends?
My husband and I go to karaoke.
Is there a physical activity like yoga, walking, or swimming that you find relaxing?
Swimming definitely; singing is also super relaxing for me. It helps me destress and center myself.
What sort of book or movie do you like to relax with?
Honestly I read a lot of philosophy books in my relaxation time; I don't get a lot of intellectual stimulation at work, so having something deep on which to focus helps me to calm down my nerves and put that energy to good use. I watch Charlie Chaplin films to relax; I have a few favorites I seem to lean towards (The Great Dictator and City Lights) because no matter how rough my day has been, Chaplin can always make me laugh and escape my troubles.
Karaoke! That is definitely relaxing… at least if you can get over the stage fright 😉
1.What do you think of going to a spa for relaxation?
I’ve never been before, but it seems like an experience everyone should have. (I would love to be given a massage by a blind man, like the woman in At First Sight with Val Kilmer, but that’s wishful thinking.)
2.How do you relax on weeknights?
I usually eat supper, then go to bed and read and listen to music (Pandora-Adele) until I fall asleep.
3.How do you relax on weekends?
Usually, If I don’t have to work, I listen to music, watch movies with my ma and my kitty Berthah.
4.Is there a physical activity like yoga, walking, or swimming that you find relaxing?
I enjoy stretching, and just letting loose. Walking is another way I like to relax.
5.What sort of book or movie do you like to relax with?
Anything really, I find relaxation in both, I have found a new love for 80’s movies.
80s movies are so great! You’ve gotta love a good montage. I’m glad you discovered them 🙂
What do you think of going to a spa for relaxation?
~It provides a great temporary escape from stress, and I love that.
How do you relax on weeknights?
~Watch TV/DVR, or read a book
How do you relax on weekends?
~A good book, some music, writing, and crafting
Is there a physical activity like yoga, walking, or swimming that you find relaxing?
~Walking on the beach, or skiing. (Regrettably, I haven’t done either in some years)
What sort of book or movie do you like to relax with?
~I LOVE to read, and the most relaxing books are Chick-Lit, or Cozy Mysteries. The most relaxing movies are comedies, Christmas movies, or Chick-Flicks
I love to watch Chick-Flicks too! They definitely take me away from all my troubles and worries 🙂
1. What do you think of going to a spa for relaxation? I’d love it.
2. How do you relax on weeknights? On nights when my hubby works, I just curl up with my puppies on the couch and listen to my favorite music – after getting homework out of the way, of course. Otherwise, the hubs and I watch an episode of MST3K and go to bed.
3. How do you relax on weekends? I love hanging out with my friends – we do everything from the county fair to checking out the new restaurant in the area. On a typical Sunday, however, my hubby and I like to take in a movie at the dollar theater or go to thrift shops or the local used book/movie/music store. That’s always fun.
4. Is there a physical activity like yoga, walking, or swimming that you find relaxing? I like to ride my bike, but I don’t own one at the moment.
5. What sort of book or movie do you like to relax with? Comedies, but my favorite movie to relax with is the French film, Les Choristes. Beautiful, soothing music and some comic relief throughout.
Oh, you can never go wrong with MST3K 🙂
What do you think of going to a spa for relaxation? I think it sounds awesome.
How do you relax on weeknights? I like to brew some coffee, read articles on the internet, catch up on my newsfeed, take Blogthings quizzes, and watch tv or movies on Netflix.
How do you relax on weekends? I work as a waitress on weekends, so weekends aren’t always relaxing, but I can either be up for going out on the town or staying in with my cat, depending on my mood.
Is there a physical activity like yoga, walking, or swimming that you find relaxing? Swimming is a fabulous workout, but I don’t get to do it much in the winter. Dancing is my favorite physical activity, I can practically feel the stress leave my body when I am dancing to some great music!
What sort of book or movie do you like to relax with? I like magazines like Psychology Today or Scientific American Mind. As for movies, I like slow-moving indie flicks or comedies.
Psychology Today and Scientific American Mind are a couple of my reading favorites too. Good choices 🙂
1. I’ve never been to a spa so I wouldn’t know what to think of it.
It sounds pretty nice, but some of the sessions are ridiculous. Like a mud bath. Disgusting!
2. I lay in my bed and surf the internet or download music.
I also like doing my Calculus homework to relax. The numbers take me to another place.
3. I go out with my friends or family. I have fun, let loose, and forget all my worries.
4. Taking mid-day naps with my kitty cat. Not very physical, but relaxing enough.
6. Movies and books take too long. I just relax with music.
Oh I love that you find calculus homework relaxing! I love math for relaxation, and I wish people knew how much you can lose yourself in numbers. Very cool 🙂
What do you think of going to a spa for relaxation?
– I miss the old day spa I used to go to, and think it would be fun to have a spa getaway.
How do you relax on weeknights?
– I work in the afternoons/evenings, so nighttime relaxation tends to consist of reading or playing casual games.
How do you relax on weekends?
– Reading and playing casual or console games. Sometimes, I’ll listen to a marathon of a favorite show or check out a show on Netflix.
Is there a physical activity like yoga, walking, or swimming that you find relaxing?
– My first choice is dancing, but I also enjoy yoga and walking. But I have a form of chronic tendinitis in my foot, and that makes physical activity challenging more often not. 🙁
What sort of book or movie do you like to relax with?
– I’m all about science fiction and fantasy (mostly YA and/or urban/dystopian), but I do enjoy manga and animation.
Casual games can be so relaxing! I sneak them in as much as I can as well 🙂
What do you think of going to a spa for relaxation?
– Going to the spa is a wonderful treat. My first and only time at a spa was right before my wedding in October (2012). It was a great day of pampering and tranquility with one of my most dear friends. If I could make it to the spa more often, I definitely would, and I think everyone should be able to experience such relaxation at some point in their lives!
How do you relax on weeknights?
– Being a college student, relaxation on the weeknights is sometimes difficult to fit into my schedule, but each night I always make sure to sip some herbal tea, contemplate about the day I’ve just had, and find a few moments to either read, write or draw. Doing these things brings me peace.
How do you relax on weekends?
– On the weekends, my husband and I will sleep in a bit and make breakfast together. I also usually try to find some time to take a hot bath/shower with the lights off and candles lit. Sometimes, I’ll go for a walk by myself taking photos along the way.
Is there a physical activity like yoga, walking, or swimming that you find relaxing?
– I love yoga and swimming, but don’t get to partake in them often. My go to activities are walking/hiking. I like to do so while exploring beautiful (new and old) places. I love nature and I cherish the moments I can interact with my environment.
What sort of book or movie do you like to relax with?
– I love inspirational books that help you gain self-confidence and perspective, as well as poetry and novels about years gone by. I’m a romantic at heart, so any movie that can tug at my heart strings is wonderful.
Thank you for this opportunity! Wishing all a wonderful Friday! Hopefully, we can all find some relaxation at some point today!
I love your responses! Sleeping in on the weekends and a homemade breakfast a key for me too. It’s important for me to unwind a bit and remind myself there’s no rush 🙂
1. going to a spa and being pampered is a treat!
2..On weeknights, I listen to music, knit, and watch tv.
3. On weekends, I love to go out with friends.
4. I love tai chi, and putting up music LOUD and dancing.
5. I like to read self-help books, biographies and autobiographies.
Congratulations! You are the Friday Five winner. I will be contacting you today to see where to send the gift card to 🙂
Putting on loud music and dancing is definitely the best!
I’m not really entering this time but I will say that what makes me truly relax is silence and being still. Well, a hot soak and a massage are pretty good too.
Psychological studies would back you up on the quiet and stillness. It’s definitely something I need to get more of into my life 🙂
What do you think of going to a spa for relaxation?
Oh, I love to! But I’m a broke university student…so I often do my own home spa things.
How do you relax on weeknights? Make myself a margarita and watch some good movies on Netflix.
How do you relax on weekends?
Hang out with friends, go to a movie, go shopping.
Is there a physical activity like yoga, walking, or swimming that you find relaxing?
Swimming is pretty relaxing. But strangely, I feel very relaxed after I go to krav maga. There’s nothing like it after you’ve finished knocking the crap out of someone. 🙂
What sort of book or movie do you like to relax with?
Something featuring whatever favorite actor or actress I have at the time. Currently it’s Jeremy Renner and Norman Reedus. Anything with them in it.
Ha! I never would have thought that about krav maga, but it makes sense… catharsis 😉
Friday Five – Relaxation Edition
What do you think of going to a spa for relaxation? Love it. I do not get to do it nearly enough as I would like. Maybe once a year or less.
How do you relax on weeknights? Cooking, reading or playing with the dogs
How do you relax on weekends? gardening; reading; visiting grandkids
Is there a physical activity like yoga, walking, or swimming that you find relaxing? swimming; gardening
What sort of book or movie do you like to relax with? A well written novel or light hearted comedy
Oh yes, gardening is a good one for sure. I love being out in my own little private piece of nature 🙂
What do you think of going to a spa for relaxation? Love the idea, but never seem to have the money.
How do you relax on weeknights? Watch a movie. Maybe do a self pedi or mani. Read magazines.
How do you relax on weekends? Go out to eat with friends or family. Watch movies at home. Make a big breakfast on Saturday morning.
Is there a physical activity like yoga, walking, or swimming that you find relaxing? LOVE yoga.
What sort of book or movie do you like to relax with? I love to read fashion or home decor magazines. I like movies with a good, solid story. If the story’s good, it doesn’t matter whether it’s about love or filled with action.
I love to do my own nail stuff on the weekend. Maybe I’m not as good as a professional, but it’s so relaxing and affordable 🙂
1- I think it’s a good way of unwinding and relaxing. It’s always good to give time to oneself away from the stressful daily hassle.
2-I usually take a hot bath and indulge in some hot herbal tea and fresh fruits.
3- On weekends, I normally go out and chat over a cup of coffee with my friends.
4-I find dancing and walking so relaxing.
5-I like romcom movies and philosophy-related books.
I love herbal tea for relaxation, and I agree that philosophy can be relaxing 🙂
What do you think of going to a spa for relaxation?
I think it is probably very relaxing, but unfortunately also expensive. I’m having a difficult time financially right now and cannot afford it as much as I would want to go.
How do you relax on weeknights?
I read, and write lesson plans! I’m a future teacher 🙂
How do you relax on weekends?
Family time with my younger brother!
Is there a physical activity like yoga, walking, or swimming that you find relaxing?
Yoga and swimming both! I also like solitary walks or hikes with my dog.
What sort of book or movie do you like to relax with?
I love Jodi Picoult and JK Rowling as well as Grey’s Anatomy and Gossip Girl.
I love that you find writing lesson plans relaxing. Sounds like you’re going to be an awesome teacher! 🙂
What do you think of going to a spa for relaxation?
I think everyone should treat themselves and go at least one time. It’s very reviving.
How do you relax on weeknights?
Usually with some tv, and lately, with a mug of hot chocolate.
How do you relax on weekends?
I usually do whatever strikes me as fun, maybe shopping or a time with family on Saturday. I go to church on Sunday and spend all day with my friends.
Is there a physical activity like yoga, walking, or swimming that you find relaxing?
Swimming is definitely. The sound of water is very relaxing.
What sort of book or movie do you like to relax with?
I like action movies with a good story and lovable characters, the kind of movie you get taken away by.
Oh yes, swimming is definitely relaxing – both during and after 🙂
1.What do you think of going to a spa for relaxation? It’s so great, to take time for yourself 🙂
2.How do you relax on weeknights? Tea and baths
3.How do you relax on weekends? Watching a good movie, in a blanket.
4.Is there a physical activity like yoga, walking, or swimming that you find relaxing? Zumbaaaa !
5.What sort of book or movie do you like to relax with? Eat Pray Love or anything that as Julia Roberts in it… 🙂
I love that you find Zumba relaxing! I have been thinking about trying it 🙂