Foot Massage in my memory

My initial impression of foot massage was from one of my relatives whose occupation was a massage therapist. He owned a store with black glasses which blocked light from outside. Thus, I always thought massage was conducted in a dark environment, which aroused my fear without doubt. I received foot massage once from him. During the whole procedure, I felt pain all over in my foot. I even felt pain after the massage was finished. And the relative started to say that my liver was poor, my digesting system was weak, and my body needed more nutrition, which later became a guide for my parents to improve my body condition. They picked Chinese herbs which were said to improve my health status. At that time, I really thought that foot massage was a way to punish people. How could people feel relaxed after foot massage!!?? I couldn’t understand.
Later, I memory about foot massage was connected with a blind singer, Bing-hui Li. He became famous because of his song “wandering to Danshui”. Many TV programs invited him to share his career as an impaired-massure. That was how I knew about an impaired-massure’s life was like. My impression toward this occupation was blind people, low-income, and difficult. They had to rely on other people who took them to their working place.
Now, my impression toward foot massage is associated with bright and clear parlors along the street, which is very different from the past one. I still feel very amazed when watching at the new type of store for foot massage. Different from the dark room which aroused my fear, this new decoration really eases my nervousness toward foot massage. However, now I still cannot gather my courage to give it a try. I still can vividly remember the pain I felt in my childhood. I may try again when my life style becomes more healthier.

SharonZheng