지압 Korean Sports Massage

J & Stone Sauna‎
16511 Pioneer Blvd # 108
Norwalk, CA 90650-8520
(562) 924-6678

Anybody not like massages? I know one person that doesn't which i find it odd, but for the most part i think everyone likes massages. Personally i enjoy going to Korean Day Spa's and getting the Korean Sports Massage called Ji Ap. It's a full body massage where they get on top of you with their feet using bars hanging from the ceiling for balance. You probably have seen it in the movie Charlie's Angel when Lucy Lu acts as a masseuse.

I didn't realize i had so many knots, and it was a unbelievable joy of relaxation. I must caution you though, that Korean day spa's can be a culture shock. The spa is divided by 1 common area with sauna and private men/women areas where everyone is in full nude.

Those of you wanting to try something new, here's some quick info so you don't go in the dark:

1. Prices for entry w/o massage: $15
2. Prices for entry with massage: $60 + tip to masseuse
3. Assigned Free lockers
4. Shorts and T-Shirt provided at clerk desk that you need to wear in the common area
5. Common area is generally filled with TV's, Comic books, mats, heated floors, and Food that can be purchased
6. Steam Room, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Showers available in private areas
7. Once you get in, you can stay until 12am, but they may charge extra after 12am (if the place is 24hrs) for people who plan on spending the night

R&R Thai Spa & GNC Visit

R&R Thai Spa

Went to a Massage parlor right by my house today.  I didn't realize i had so many knots all over my body.  $40 for 1 hour, and they did a really good job in getting the tight spots around my lower back and shoulders.  I must say i'm amazed at how much power those little Asian women have.  It was painful at times and had to tell her to take it back a notch. It's painful and relieving at the same time.  If you haven't gotten a good massage, go get one.

Also went to Cerritos Mall and noticed that my favorite restaurant "Great Khan's" was closed.  Either for renovation or closed for good.  There were no signs saying when it was going to reopen so i don't know.  Sad to see it go, because Mongolian bbq you get at the mall is so delicious.  When all other restaurants in the food court have no customers, Great Khans always had a 10 person line.

Visited GNC to pick up thermogenic supplements.  I have been meeting my weekly goals, but i feel like i need an extra jolt to pick up the pace and meet my set expectations.  I picked up 60 capsules of "Tight!".

Window Tints + Working Out

Got my windows tinted today at a local shop here in Bellflower.  The shop is run by a young Korean fella - honest and hard working.  Charged me $130 for 5 windows which is a decent price for the quality/effort he put into the work. 35% in the rear, 50% in the front.  I did not want a limo tint - so it's not super dark, but neither is it super light.  Love it.  Here's the info:

Alondra Car System & Tint

Also got a free service from a local Lexus dealership because of the service manager's pure ignorance and stupidity.  I went in asking for a C-Best setting change - and she had no idea what it was.. big surprise.  Anyways, i argued for a bit and she goes off to talk to a few mechanics and comes back embarrassed knowing she got pwn3d, and comped me the service for free.  Saved myself $60.

Lastly, this is a note to myself, but i began a 6 month exercise program to get back in shape.  Official date i started on this regime was:

Start Date: June 10, 2010
End Date: November 10, 2010

Hopefully by November, i will have shed my goal.  Current routine includes a 2 hour workout:

1. 40 minutes on treadmill.  Goal 3 miles
2. 15 minutes abs
3. 25 minutes weights.  Leg presses, Flat bench press, Curls
4. 30 minutes swimming.  Goal 10 laps
5. 10 minutes sauna