Its better not to expect anything....

Yes, my Dear Void. Today has been the living proof of that. It would have been like any other of my normal Sundays - lazy, quiet and relaxing. But few days ago I decided to go for a massage on Sunday aka today. You may ask me how would it make my normal Sunday any different? Massage is supposed to be soothing and relaxing like wrapping you in a soft blanket and cuddling you. You couldnt be any more wrong...

Well, I am relaxed now but it was completely different story before. You know Dear Void how I am a little pain-o-phobic? So I dont really like that kind of physical treatments that cause pain or discomfort. I rather not have them (unless its medically necessary). So I thought that this "Healing massage" I signed up for was that kind of cozy and fuzzy blanket experience. I got there, I laid down on the table, I was covered in oil and then I was touched like never before. Oh yes, she did. And it was painful like hell, the whole hour of it. I didnt cry (because I have still some dignity left) and I didnt really moan in pain but my toes were curled up and my stomach tied itself into one big knot (which she later opened with her liver-tingling tummyrub, it doesnt sound painful, but trust me on this one, it was).
After 70 minutes I got up, wiped off the excess oil and got dressed and she told me not to be afraid at home. At that moment I wasnt paying much attention to it, though her words puzzled me, at home not so much. I stood infront of the bathroom mirror and looked in horror at my bruised body.  Believe me when I tell you, I have never had bruises on my lower back (not the big ones but the bruise-web all across it) and neither on my neck! My back also got its share.

I realize now that it probably sounds like a horror story and a campaign against the massage but no, I would go to her again because she really does it well (plus the nice shock-factor later at home. Just kidding). And I had the deepest conversation I have had in a while with her and to be honest, talking also distracted me from feeling the pain. Thank you Alice.

P.S Dont worry about the bruises my Dear Void, they will be gone in a week!