The Massage

Still Day 2

I just don't know what to say about the massage. I really had to pee, but I was in a hurry because it was already 1:00 and I heard the massage therapist say she had a 2:00 so I didn't want to be a bother. The therapist was very friendly. She made me feel very comfortable and private.  She was talkative, which I liked and we even had a mutual friend.  Therapeutic massage is not pleasant.  I have said that before and I do not do well with it.  She did her job and worked out muscle tightness, but not without pain. The whole thing wasn't painful, but like I said, I just don't enjoy them.  Anyway, she was sweet, but I know I will have bruises in the morning, especially in my shoulders.  I stood in the room not knowing if I should tip her. I know you tip at the spa, but do you tip at a doctor's office. I decided that no one would turn down money, but I didn't want to give her money and make her feel like a prostitute or something. I only had a 20 and I honestly didn't want to leave that much so I didn't leave one. I can only hope that maybe it was okay that I didn't and she wouldn't go tell our mutual friend that I was cheap.  She met me on the way out and shook my hand and told me that she hoped I had a wonderful day....then I felt like I should have left a tip...well, I thought about this all day and that maybe I should bring some money in an envelope the next day and give it to her. Then I thought, good grief, what is my life coming to that I am thinking about this all day.