my cute brother

remember when patrick shaved his head when i had to? well, a year and a half later he still comes through.

i got an envelope in the mail on my birthday from the kabuki spa in san francisco. with a gift certificate for an incredible massage. a birthday present from my brother. i was so excited about it that the happiness the IDEA of it gave me was almost enough.

so i made an appointment for this past friday. with brian. a shiatsu masseuse who'd recently been to some orthopedic training so they thought he'd be a good match for me and my boob-related issues.

he was soooooooo good. and so interesting.
he did the whole massage while i was lying on my side - because i can't lie on my stomach without feeling very uncomfortable. he kneaded the hell out of my shoulders and neck and back. and he told me a few interesting things. that, surprise surprise, i'm super tight. that my right (my surgery side) is way tighter than my left. that i am so tight that he's surprised my nerves haven't been affected - which would've been eveidenced by my feeling some numbeness or tingling in my arm. that, despite all this, my joints, muscles, and tissue all seem to be in good form - which he would call a strong chi. which i liked to hear.

and now i just wish i could go back every week.
i DO have the chance to apply for that grant funding again...maybe i could ask for a new car and weekly massages. ah, that would be the life.