# 12...check

Number 12 can be checked off this year's to-do list. I am happy to say that I finally had my first full-body massage -- a 60-minute session of shiatsu acupressure.

A lot of people are skeptical when they hear the word "acupressure" because they assume it's super painful. But it's really not, if done correctly. In fact, the combination of stretching and gentle acupoint stimulation left me feeling completely relaxed...not to mention totally flushed from the drastic increase in circulation. Can't wait for my next one!