Don't Get a Massage Just Because You Feel Like It

So here’s the story.

Last weekend, I decided to go for a massage. Not because I was feeling sore or anything  but simply because it had been a long time since my last one, and I thought it’d be nice to pamper myself a little.

Since I was quite free that day, I went all in and booked a 2-hour session. RM200 gone.

Before the massage, they asked me to fill out a form. I chose medium pressure, of course — nothing too intense. Even during the session, I reminded the therapist not to press too hard.

And off we went… the massage began. I could feel the pressure was a little strong at times, but still bearable.

The masseuse sounded like she was from the Philippines  judging by her accent, because she kept saying “Ma’am, ma’am” throughout. If she were Indonesian, she’d probably call me Kakak instead.

But here’s the twist: two days after the massage, my lower back started aching. I was so worried it was going to trigger my frozen shoulder again.

I tried to stay calm, took some BioNerv and slapped on a heat patch/koyok.

Thankfully, after four days, it improved a lot and the pain subsided.

So guys, don’t just go for a massage just because. If you’re not having any soreness, maybe you’re better off skipping it, save your money and avoid unnecessary aches later.

Two Shoes, One Habit

You know your style is way too consistent when you accidentally buy the same pair of shoes, twice.

Same pattern, same colour scheme... and I didn’t even realise it until I got home and saw the older pair sitting quietly in my shoe rack.

The first one was bought over a year ago, and the most recent one just this week. Nasib baik there's a slight difference in shade, otherwise I might’ve just thought the shoes magically cleaned themselves and came back looking new.

Moral of the story? Maybe I should start checking my wardrobe before shopping. Or maybe I’ve just found my signature style — who knows?

Pineapple #11

 

Pineapple #11 from my backyard.

Tak pernah baja, takda special care… yet look at her now—queen of the garden!

Tak pernah pun mintak perhatian lebih, tapi membesar dengan sihat.

Kadang-kadang yang low maintenance tu lah paling menjadi.

Maybe dia stress-free, jauh dari drama pokok-pokok lain. Or maybe dia dengar podcast motivasi dari pokok jambu batu di sebelah. 

Apa-apa pun, syukur… rezeki dari belakang rumah, tak payah beli kat pasar. Simple joys like this is priceless.