Who doesn’t love a good massage? I, for one, am a sucker for a long luxurious back rub. Actually any sort of body rub is good. Foot massage, head rub. Ask anyone who knows me well. Even a two minute one. Hey, who am I kidding, even a 60 second one!
Call me weird if you will, but for me there is simply nothing better than having my shoulders and back massaged and worries and cares rubbed out of existence (at least temporarily). Foot rub, heaven. Even a head massage takes me out of this world. So I was particularly looking forward to today.
I’ve had a gift voucher sitting in my kitchen for nearly a year. “When are you gonna use it?” hubby kept saying. And my reply was always “not now”. It’s been a pretty full on year and, quite honestly, for most of it a massage was just too much of a pleasure to even contemplate with all the angst going on around me. Didn’t seem right. But I’m moving past that.
Today was finally the day. I finally booked my appointment.
The minute I stepped inside I knew I was in for a treat. Sumptuous surroundings, a gracious greeting, soft mellow music designed to soothe.
I felt like I’d left the outside world behind. At least for a little while. Bliss.
A warm table, soft blankets, scented oils. I think I was already relaxed and half asleep by the time I lay myself face down on the bed.
For the next hour I surrendered to a state of utter relaxation and bliss while my body enjoyed the pampering it’s been missing.
This is my kind of place. In fact I think I could live here! I sipped on Lemon Verbena tea afterwards. I lingered. Then I drank more water. I didn’t really want to leave. But all good things must come to an end. Eventually I said my thanks and goodbyes and floated home.
Tomorrow night it’s back to trying to cajole hubby into giving me a foot massage while we’re watching TV. Or maybe my teenage son can give me a shoulder rub. I’ve trained them well!
Am I the only one who loves massages so much? Seriously, they are the best form of stress relief, but aside from that they make you feel so, so good. And, really, who doesn’t deserve a bit of self-nurturing?
Personally, I think we all do.
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You know what just now I touched the door of a beauty clinic on my way back home with a mind set to get a hair spa…in a fraction of second I postponed it…Damn. But after reading you i think I ll reconsider it and go back…Sometime we just need a Motivation. Thanks. and the shoulder massage… I am getting greedy…Haha.
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Hey Mann, sounds like my post was just the prompt you needed … go on, go back and get that spa!
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Yes I am on it. *smiles*
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I am a huge fan of massage and thankfully in Asia, massages are inexpensive! I need to get my fix once a week or once every two weeks!
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They’re more expensive in Australia unfortunately otherwise I’d have one once a week too! Guess I have to settle for the home variety ones!
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I know!! My friends from Australia pop by Malaysia and the moment they see me, they’ll asked is where can they get a massage. Haha. And I was made to bring them there every day of their trip!
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I can relate to your friends! 🙂
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I love them too, but am hopeless at organising one for myself! There’s an offer on for massages at the apartments where we are currently staying – must book although not sure I could handle a 90minute one. I’ll either fall asleep or be so relaxed I won’t be able to walk out afterwards!
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Most of mine have generally been gift vouchers organised by someone else, which is nice! And yes I know what you mean about falling asleep, today I thought they were going to have to carry me out! So good.
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oh you are so lucky . . .
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Indeed I am. Very blessed 🙂
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I’ve never had a massage before, but I keep hearing that they’re great–I guess I need to try it out!
It sounds like a wonderful treat and you deserve it! 🙂
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Thanks for your kind words. And yes, if you’re ever offered a massage, go for it!
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Ohhh I love massages! They are amazing. Your photos look awesome. I want to visit to that place. My favorite – scalp/head massages. My husband gives me one every few nights! It’s great when they are trained well haha
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Oooh, I love head and scalp massages too and foot ones! Both ends of the spectrum! Every couple of nights hey? Lucky you!
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You are not alone, massages to me are one of the greatest things on earth. I’ve qualified massage therapist because I love it so much but I’m not even sure I want to be a therapist/start a massage business lol.
Vanessa x
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Best of luck to you, whatever you decide to do. I wish I knew someone who was a qualified massage therapist! Oh well, my husband will just have to do!
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That’s what husbands are for, no? 😉 You could send him on a half day course 🙂 And thanks, I’m just going to give it some time and see how I feel. I may just give massages as gifts!
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I love massages! So much I became licensed in it.
That placed looked awesome. And you need to not see it as a treat but a necessity in keeping a your er, stuff in order. Go get one every month!! You deserve it. Everyone deserves one.
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Thanks so much for your comment and I absolutely agree. A massage a month sounds perfect!
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My husband has a really bad back issue, so I’ve been playing with essential oils for massage therapy to help with his pain. He always falls asleep on me so I know I’ve done well, lol.
Did they use any essential oils on you for your massage?
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Yes they did. I’m not sure which ones as I was too relaxed to ask but I could smell them. I also use them at home, they’re so good. Hopefully they’ll help your husband with his bad back.
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I looove a good massage too and try to have them regularly, they do wonders in so many ways. Great post and a great reminder that I’m overdue for my next one!
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So, you know what to do first thing Monday – book yourself in for that overdue massage. And enjoy!
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I’d even accept a 10 second massage. I adore massage but a foot massage is my nirvana. Yet so many people freak out at the thought of a foot rub. Methinks they are all crazy in the head.
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I’m with you! A foot rub is absolute heaven!
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