Recently I have made a painful decision to drop a certain class from my gym schedules. I'm not sure if this is a right decision or if it will be permanent, but at the moment, I believe it is best to step away. As such, I now have more idle time on my hand...to do what, I have no idea really. Prolly further stamp my mark as a couch potato.
So, I'm thinking, why not daydream about how I want my home to look like. There's nothing like fantasizing over IKEA catalogues and home decor mags. In fact, I even downloaded IKEA's home planning software, which btw, is great to play around with, but unfortunately, their software does not include all of their home items esp. sofas and lightings.
I would like my apt to have a homey feel, a place I come home to relax in. Despite many years passing, I still do not own a bedframe nor a wardrobe in my bedroom. I'm thinking maybe it's time I actually go get one. Scouting around for the right size furniture (since my room is so blardy small for a master bedroom), however, is really not my cuppa tea. I am clueless and I can't make decisions.
I'm also thinking with more time to kill, maybe repaint the grills and doors as well?? Something that I had been planning to do since 2 years ago but the lazy syndrome got the better of me. I don't know how it's gonna turn out this time but one thing is for sure, I'm in the home decorating mood.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
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!!
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!!
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
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.
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.
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