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Loosen Up

Over the last few years, I’ve gotten a little tense. Between working on my laptop and hunching over styling food, my shoulders and neck have gotten very stiff. Every time I get a massage, the professional tells me to regularly get massages. And then I don’t. But now I’m starting to. I went to Stile Salon today (in the middle of the day!!!!) for a massage. They put me in a cozy robe and gave me wine. I couldn’t have been happier.

Ultimately, I need to just be better about scheduling these appointments. And to start my weekends a little earlier than Friday night.

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