Best Massage in Thailand

What stereotypes do you have of Thailand?




Young monks running around the street?




Good food with beautiful deco?





Lots of temples?


Or perhaps, a good traditional Thai massage?





Down Chomsin road (Soi Hua Hin 55) in Hua Hin, you will find this delicately furnished centre named Nicha.




Where to date gave me my best massage throughout my travels in Thailand, in terms of price and quality.

Now as far as I've come to understand about Hua Hin was that it's a town of expensive and luxurious relaxation. It's famous not only for its beach resorts, but also for its amazing spa experience.

So where else to look for your best massage other than here.




Upon arrival, we were given a coconut each as welcome drinks. Plus points for hospitality.




A massage menu would be given to you to place your order.




Typically, I went for a full-on 2 hour Traditional Thai Massage. At the price of RM50, it was really reasonable for such a modernly furnished centre.




If I ever have the chance again, I might try the Sauna Anti Cellulite Massage, hehe.

Uncle David from the group prefered to split his 2 hours into one hour of Thai Massage and the next for a nice Foot Massage. Smart.




If you've ever tried a thai massage in Thailand, I bet you agree that most of your typical massages includes full body pressing and bending like this.







At the end of the session, the masseur will sit you up and attempt to swing your upper body like this.




When I first moved to Thailand, I thought that was all in Thai Massage.

Well, until I came to Nicha.

In the 2 hours I was treated in the centre, I was bent in flabbergasting positions I never knew I was capable of achieving.

First I was bent in such way,





Then I was bent in such way,


hey that looks like my pants.


And then I was pulled in such position,




And this position,




And was pressed like this.


I know it seems like her legs was on my, eh hem.. but it wasn't ok


And finally, like this.




I'm beginning to feel like "bak chang" (wrapped dumpling).

But strangely, as painful as it appeared to be, it was actually very very relaxing. Her pressure wasn't too strong nor soft, but just nice when placed on my skin.

It was amazingly soothing.

And definitely consisted of the best techniques in a massage I've ever had.




Best two hours of my life.

Science!

A lot more goes into making a great beer than meets the eye. There is quite a bit of lab work that must go on behind the scenes to ensure that every batch of beer reaches its highest potential. Anyone who has homebrewed knows that its tough to duplicate a recipe. We have to ensure that what the consumer gets when they buy a bottle of beer from The Bruery is exactly what they have come to expect from the previous bottles they have opened and this means we must scrutinize every aspect of each recipe each time we brew and then test the final product.

This morning, Tyler dedicated some time to our lab area where he ran some quality control tests to be sure everything is up to par. So far so good. Check out all the cool petri dishes!

Grass

"For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted." (Luke 18:14)

Live as a low-blade of grass because our God is always mowing.

The thing about grass is this: grass does not look or function well when it is tall. It needs to stay low to the ground, become thick, and habitate in close quarters with other blades of grass to choke out the weeds. Weeds grow tall, they don’t congregate as well, and they’re always trying to be seen.

The same is true with us. In God’s economy the way up is down. And I mean down on our faces in humility. We cannot and should not promote ourselves. That’s God’s job. I like to picture God as a lawn mower sometimes. He regularly comes along with the mower and cuts down anything that tries to exalt itself above the knowledge of Him. Best to stay low so you don’t get your head cut off.

Central Thailand 2 (Bangkok - Hua Hin) : Wallpapers

You've seen the first batch of Central Thailand wallpapers.


So here are the rest. :D
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Welp. I'm almost done with Thailand.

I say Almost. Because next entry, I'm going to reveal the location of the best MASSAGE in the whole of THAILAND.

Ho ho ho. excited? stay tune.

Signs That Make You Wonder

I attended a Joyce Meyer conference in Columbus this past weekend and a very peculiar thing happened. It was peculiar to me because I'm forever believing that God is speaking and demonstrating his power in big and SMALL ways.

On Thursday evening, Joyce was preaching on the condition of our hearts. She then veered off briefly into a discussion on the supernatural. She claimed that although she has many friends that see angels and other sorts of supernatural phenomenon, her eyes have not been opened to these things. Just as she was finishing up those thoughts, a piece of confetti-type paper (about 1" x 3") came floating down from the top of Nationwide Arena and landed right on her podium. The audience burst into hysterical laughter. Now, if you know Joyce at all, she is hysterical! She grabs the piece of paper and says, "Oh my, a message from God!" And then she said it would take all night for her to read it because it was written in invisible ink. I guess you had to be there. It was priceless.

But, here's my point of the whole experience. Nationwide Arena is quite large, seating up to 20,000 people and what are the odds that one single piece of confetti would float down at that exact moment and land on the podium right as Joyce is discussing supernatural signs? I believe that these kinds of things are happening all around us if we would just take notice. I call them "kisses" from God. Oh, that he would kiss me with a thousand kisses!

Today's prayer: "God, I love your ways! They are not my ways. They are much higher. I want to see you in every sunrise; feel you in every breeze; hear you in every rustle of the leaf and note of the cricket; taste you in every drop of honey; and perceive you in every sign that makes me wonder. I am in love with you, my God, my King, my Rock, and my Redeemer."

FAQ - Diaper Cakes

Our web designer is on vacation and as soon as he returns we hope to have this section added to our website. But until then, here is a quick blog post for you to refer too about our FAQs regarding our Baby Diaper Cakes :

What are diaper cakes?

Diaper Cakes are non-edible cakes made out of disposable diapers. They make stunning centrepieces at baby showers and are a must-have baby gift for all new moms. Our diaper cakes are quickly gaining popularity not just because they look beautiful but also because they make practical gifts.

Can all the items in the diaper cakes be used?

All items in our diaper cakes including all the diapers are fully usable.

What brand diapers are used?

We only use Pampers or Huggies disposable diapers.

What size are the diapers? Can they be upgraded to a larger size?

Our diaper cakes are made from size 1 diapers. They can be easily upgraded to size 2 or 3 for an additional charge:

1 Tier - $3.00
2 Tiers - $5.00
3 Tiers - $7.00
4 Tier & Up - $9.00

What size clothing is in the diaper cakes and other baby gifts?

Most of our diaper cakes, baby blossom and gift baskets have 0-3 months or 3-6 months clothing.

What are the sizes of the diaper cakes?

Measurements are approximately as follows:

1 Tier (25 diapers) 10” (w) x 4.4” (h)

2 Tiers (40 diapers) 10” (w) x 10” (h)

3 Tiers (45 Diapers) 11” (w) x 12” (h)

4 Tiers (65 Diapers) 13” (w) x 15” (h)

4 Tiers (100 Diapers) 14” (w) x 16” (h)

How long will it take for delivery of the diaper cake?

Diaper cakes are ‘baked fresh’ once an order has been placed. Please allow three business days for production and delivery in Toronto and surrounding areas. Please view our shipping info for further details.

Do you do custom designed diaper cakes?

Yes, we do custom designed diaper cakes, baby blossoms and gift baskets. All you need to do is pick a theme, colour(s) and set a budget. We do the rest! Prices for our custom designed diaper cakes start at $64.99. Most of our diaper cake designs are available in 1 to 4 tiers as well as in pink, blue and yellow colours. Prices will vary depending on colour, theme and item selection. Please, contact us to place your order or for more information.


What about Eco-friendly diaper cakes?

Eco-friendly diaper cakes will be coming soon so stay tuned!

Laughter

"The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them." (Psalms 2:4)

I love to laugh. Sometimes, I laugh when I pray. Some might say that laughter is not very "HOLY." But holiness means "wholeness" and "set apart." It also means "uncommon." I'm sure you have been in meetings, or even by yourself, when the spirit of laughter just hits you for no apparent reason. The Bible says that God looks on His enemies and laughs and holds them "in derision" (Psalm 2:4). So, if God laughs then He must be laughing because of the victory that is assured. I'm committed to joining in on that laughter any time it comes. :)

"Laughter is the Echo of the Vacant Grave..."
(Borrowed from Mabel Andlers)
Laughter—uncontrollable joy.
Laughter—the outward manifestation of being more than a conqueror.
Laughter is the sound of Resurrection Morning echoing throughout eternity.
Laughter is seeing our Captain of the Hosts, holding the keys!!!
Laughter does a heart good, like a medicine.
Laughter is an exceedingly, abundant, above and beyond attempt by the physical body to express a full picture of redemption.
It is diving into and swimming the breadth, the length, the height and depth of His love.
Laughter = spasms of uncontrollable God laughter, incapacitating the physical body.
When enabled, laughter walks on the wings of the wind...upon clouds, and is carried in God's arms. Unknowing and uncaring of where it's been or for how long.
It is the garment of praise unleashed into a broken world.
Touch these vessels with much care, fullness of JOY may contagiously overflow.
Laughter is the echo of the vacant grave...
Amen.