Tackling pressure points with bravery

Due to recent misery, I decided I should pamper myself with a little me, myself and I splurge, if I may call it that. Went for hair therapy aka cut, which surprisingly was cheaper than the normal price (maybe the stylist could sense my misery and decided to be kind hearted...hahaha).

Then it was 1 hour of foot reflexology. Returned to the same shop I went before. After a quick survey of the shops at Endah Parade, it dawned upon me that prices have changed. What used to be RM30/hour massage is now RM33/hour. Dang!

Anyway, after a "cat & dog" conversation with the lady-in-charge, I was finally assigned a masseur (or are they called foot reflexologist??...no idea). Ok, not too bad, he applied appropriate amount of pressure and was very informative. It seemed 3 areas of my body are not serving me too well - shoulder, kidney & bladder. The masseur can feel lumpy grainy deposits when he massaged those areas, especially on the left foot. It was so painful!...I will not lie. I realised that my irregular visits to the loo are proving to be harmful to my kidney & bladder. Gotta discipline myself more to not hold too long.

When certain organs are not functioning efficiently, hard painful spots can form at the area of points corresponding to those organs. This will cause the areas to be tender when pressed but constant massaging will "burst" the spots. Once the grainy like deposits are gone, the organs will also function better.

Based on my massage, the masseur advised me not to take cold drinks or take nite showers as it seemed that my body got a lot of angin (air). The former is easy to practice but the latter is a bit tricky, especially on gym days. Actually, during my previous visits to 3 other foot reflexologists/ masseurs, I was given the same info so I knew they are right but I wasn't disciplined enuff to practice them. In order to dispose of the grainy sandy deposits, I aim more regular foot reflexology sessions. Next one will be in 2 weeks time.

My self pampering will continue with threading, after work. High tea on Saturday, movie on Sunday. Body Combat on Monday morning. Woohoo!!

Thankful

I am truly thankful for...

1. My car - despite old, it has served me well over the years and without it, I am handicapped.

2. My home - despite small, it is my safe haven.

3. My family - though we are not close-knit, we never bicker with each other.

4. My neighbours - they've never fail me when I asked for help

5. The opportunity to experience and live thru a different culture in a different country.

6. Having a job that enables me to put food on my table and shelter over my head.

7. Being healthy.

8. The ability to see, hear, speak, think, taste, smell and walk.

9. The ability to read and write.

10. Never having to beg for food.

11. The opportunity to experience love.