Year Three, Day 242: Best Massage Ever!

I just had the best massage in my life.

At Clackamas Town Center!

Most relaxed am I!

I am having a light day. One of families canceled their piano lessons today. Snowboarding took precedence. Can't say that I blame them. Mt. Hood is looking lovely with all the snow lately!

And I am needing some personal time.

So personal time I took!

I had a lovely breakfast at Denny's: Two eggs, over medium, chicken sausage, grits and a gluten free English Muffin.

Then I walked over to the mall and walked into "O Chi Reflexology". They were also having a light day. I got right in! I've only had chair massages in the mall before. But today I opted for 30 minutes of acupressure on the table. When the time was about up, my practitioner asked if I wanted to extend the time.

Indeed I did! 20 more minutes of acupressure heaven! This woman is strong. And she was quite skillful at finding the right points to grind her elbows in. She even did some stretching. I feel like a new woman! I had been coughing again and congested last night. But after the massage, I felt almost completely healed.

Which leads me to believe that "the cough" is indeed stress related.

Also, I have been made aware that I need to work on my flexibility. More stretching is in order.

But now, I am on my way to teach a few students. But first, I shall stop at Starbucks!

No body pampers me better than me!

Happy Wednesday!

Talk to you tomorrow.

Love,

Zita

P.S. Here is today's hooping video. Day 204!

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