No touching

In general, I don't like to be touched. You may think this is odd, but I have my reasons (personal reasons that I'm not going to share in this blog). I can be affectionate with a boyfriend, but I don't like hugs and kisses with other people. My friends were offended or perturbed that I didn't welcome them when I saw them. However, I've been working on it lately by being the first one to offer a hug to a friend. Eventually, I explain to them and they understand. If you will, I have "my personal space" and don't like anyone in it. Some people thinks this is odd, but it's my perogative.

Anyhow, I bring this up because my best friend gave me a gift certificate for a massage at a local day spa as a Christmas gift. Originally, he had gotten me something else, but I had bought it for myself (b/c I have no patience). Anyhow, he got a massage for me since I have been tense. My headaches have come back to haunt me. I have had neck/shoulder/back problems since my car accident 5 years ago last month. It is a nice gift, but then he remembered that I don't like being touched. I get over it by telling myself, "No pain, no gain" and "This is for my own good". After 3 months since I received his gift, I have finally scheduled an appointment today. I'm so excited to make my headaches go away.

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