Another week...

Well another week gone. Its hard to believe that its almost been a month since I moved to Salt Lake. Man time goes fast! I made it through another week of school. I am still way excited about it...its awesome! The benefits of massage are incredible! Anatomy has become so fascinating to me and increases the more I learn. Our bodies are seriously amazing! It is a little overwhelming to realize how much we really will be learning...not that I'm afraid of passing the class, just nervous about how much there is to retain to be able to pass my national exam. I have been getting 9.5/10 on all my quizzes though...I'm gonna get 10/10 this week! You would all be proud too, Ive actually been studying regularly...something I never used to do! Ha! At least its interesting to me, makes it way easier to learn and remember. We started a few more classes, Acupressure, First Aid/CPR, and Reflexology. Acupressure is interesting but I think Reflexology interests me more. I love that Im learning so many different types of massage techniques so I can incorporate it all into what I like and into what will help each person I work with. We are learning Swedish Massage right now. So far we have learned Effleurage, the most basic lengthening and relaxing technique. Along w Petrissage which is the kneading and lifting technique...feels oh so good! :) Mads did get to benefit this week from my practice. I did some basic relaxing reflexology on her feet...gotta get all the practice I can! I cant wait to get my table so I can really practice everything Im learning. Its hard to do it wout a real table cause I dont want to get into any bad habits of my positioning. I am trying hard to do things right w my body so that I dont create pains or problems for myself. Its nice that they teach us how to preserve our own bodies so we can massage for as long as we want.
Sorry to report that school has pretty much been my life...at least during the week. I have a date tonight w one of Marlon's friends..should be fun! We are going to a corn maze or haunted house or something. Gotta get in the mood for Halloween! Not sure what Im gonna be this year yet....any ideas?