Chinese Torture- often heard of, not often experienced

Taxes. Doo-doo.

This year we paid in. ALOT. What's new? It seems with the crappy economy, ever increasing inflation, and the always dreaded tax day- the whole financial aspect of this country is going straight to hell. Dammit.

Today I awoke with my back all outta whack. Sheesh, as if the tax thing weren't enough and now this? Another miserable to add to the list is the huge series of bruises my acupuncturist left on me with a true lesson in Chinese torture... "cupping". It is called "massage" therapy but it felt more like a good ole cat skinning might. YIKES! I think perhaps the suction was a bit too much or something. Surely this was not supposed to be so... uh, INTENSE. It wasn't actually the suction but the raking the damn cup across my back (there are bones in there you know?) with all the suction. OUCH! Anyway, you should have seen RB's face when I showed him my back. HOLY*^$%- what happened? Oh nothing dear, just cupping. Cupping? It sounds so nice doesn't it? How could something so warm and inviting in sound be such cruel torture? Well, I certainly have to say... acupuncture is not painful- no problem... but if your Chinese alternative medicine doc pulls out the cupping instruments and asks sweetly, "Would you like to try a cupping therapy today?" SAY NO, no-no-no!!!! and run!

Hee-hee. Well, maybe it wasn't that bad but- well, aside from my experience in natural childbirth this might be one of the most "intense" medical moments in my ENTIRE life. (Having my wisdom tooth broken and hammered out was right up there too... tough call.

I have a bed to make and I haven't even made my coffee yet this morning. I suppose I had better get a move on.

You guys be well, think positive thoughts, and get your Chi flowing....

Bye.