I am about to shamelessly brag. Yesterday we filled 757 prescriptions. In ten hours. Today wasn't as busy, but by the end my mind felt like a bowl of grits and my feet felt like a pile of rocks. Since I don't like that very much, I made an emergency call to my salon and spa. It just so happened that they had an opening for a 30 minute massage.
Upon arrival, I immediately felt relaxed. What is it about that ethereal, mostly flute-like spa music that is so tranquilizing? If I heard it in an elevator, I would probably be annoyed. In a spa, well, it reminds me of butterflies' wings and clouds and ocean waves.
Now here's a little TMI...but we're all friends here, right? Do you prefer a man or a woman massage therapist? You know how they say, "get undressed to what you feel is comfortable"? So...let's chat. I'll go first. I don't really care-man or woman. I'm really amazed at how strong massage therapists' hands are. I can rub Mr. Lipstick's neck for about 45 seconds and I feel like I need carpal tunnel surgery. Regarding undressing...do people actually leave clothes (or fragments of clothes) on during a massage? I can't imagine...seems like that would be very uncomfortable. I'm not so much modest though. Can't you tell? I am writing about this on the internet.
Well, I was profoundly relaxed after my massage and I was completely joyful to return home to my sweet children and eight feet of sparkle. Oh yes, my Christmas tree is still up. Still lit. I'm still lovin' it.
It is my understanding that those who are Catholic leave up Christmas decorations until Epiphany. Our local hospital does that. Even though I'm not Catholic, I have an enduring fascination with All Things Catholic. The last few years I have left our tree up until Epiphany. Today I asked one of my Catholic friends if she thought that was sacrilegious or even blasphemous to borrow that tradition. She said she didn't think so. I hope you all don't think so either.
I really think Comcast is doing it too because would you believe they still have the Sounds of the Seasons music channel. I am listening to Pat Boone sing "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" from 1959 right now. Of course, I've heard it about a million times since Thanksgiving. Maybe it's good Epiphany is only a couple of days away...
13 comments:
That's a lot of prescriptions! Dang.
I keep my underwear on. Because, well, I don't want the area covered by my underwear massaged.
But I don't care if it's a man or woman. I feel the same with OB/GYNs, too. (Not that you asked...)
I could careless if it's a man or a woman, the only thing I care about is if they know what they're doing. To be honest, I'm more worried when I go in and they tell me to leave something on.
Which happened the LAST time I had a massage and it was the most crippling massage of my life.
I miss my old massage therapist. She was a beautiful angel and then she started a family and decided to stay home.
Luckiest kids ever.
Hilarious. I u sually take everything off b/c you're right, it's uncomfortable, and they have a sheet. But I've always wondered what is expected/appropriate. Rest today!
AND Lipstick is on a roll. Making me very happy in the morning.
Sounds extremely busy! I wanted to leave my Christmas decs up but I'm not Catholic, I just like Christmas :)
I am married to a Catholic and did not know about that tradition.... but I took down all my decor this past weekend.
I could never go to a male masseuse.
I leave on the undies... but I dont care if its man or woman.
regarding the photos... I like my sessions first thing in the morning or right at day break... over cast days are a photogs heaven!
I was thinking the same thing when I popped into OnDemand earlier! Comcast is all about the Christmas stuff, still!
I leave my underwear on and I still get a little nervous when the sheet rolling and thigh rubbing takes place. I don't care if it's a man or a woman...though I might prefer a man...just a bit more power. Mostly I just want the masseuse to remain silent.
I don't think it's an exclusively Catholic tradition. We Presbyterians celebrate Advent until Christmas day and continue celebrating Christmas until Epiphany. A couple of years ago, I kept my tree up until almost the end of January. It was a live tree. I was celebrating laziness.
@WB...we were so proud. We had to do a lot of bragging about it.
@Slacker Mama, MWP, Amanda...I'm totally interested that y'all leave the undies on. I wonder if that is code to the masseuse to avoid the butt-ocks?
(MWP...MANY thanks for the photo tips. I heart our photog and we will do a cloudy day next time)
@-A...so sorry about the crippling massage. I have had that too and I felt really grouchy. I wanted a refund.
@Henley...looks like you and I are the only ones out there and lovin' every minute of it!
@Miss Wendy...I wonder if it is regional?
@gCe...once Mr. Lipstick went to a male masseuse. He was so tight and tense when it was over, he had to go get drunk.
@Scientific HW...I am glad I am not alone on the Christmas love.
@LPC...you made my day.
Just found your blog via LPC.
Very funny post. I must comment since I work in a spa and I'm Catholic!
I'm an esthetician, not a massage therapist but work closely with them. I say that if you are comfortable, take all clothes off. To properly massage the legs they really need to go all the way up the outside of the hip. If you leave your undies on, they won't do that. Also, men are SO much stronger than women. After the 3rd massage of the day women are giving out and men are still going strong. Also, up front tell your therapist the pressure you like and that you are looking for an hour of total silence. Trust me, they are too.
I think we always left our decorations up until the 6th of January when it was said the holy family left Jeruselum. That's the way I remember it.
~janet
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