The time for exams has arrived-one every day, for a little over a week. I never knew that exams could be such a big deal. In the U.S. (in high school anyway) of course exams count-but if you don't do very well it usually doesn't affect your entire final grade too much. Here on the other hand, your exams ARE your final grade. So while I'm studying (and I'm pretty sure I did well on my history exam), I'm definitely not going as crazy as my classmates.
But what better way to prepare and relax before a week of exams than to get a pedicure? And who better to do it than a bunch of tiny fish?
My host mom Valérie had told me about this "fish pedicure" that she and her friends were going to do, and as soon as she said it I was disgusted. Another month or so went by and I forgot about it, and then a couple of days ago she told me that two of her friends weren't able to go, and that Michelle and I could go if we wanted! At first I thought no way... there is no way I am sticking my feet in a basin of fish ready to suck of dead skin. But then I thought, when else am I going to be able to try this? So I decided to go, and I'm so happy that I did! It was one of the most bizarre sensations I have ever felt. Before going to the fish bowl we soaked our feet in warm water with rose petals, and then went into another section of the small, cozy, and very nicely decorated zen spa, and put our feet in what was like a small fish tank! The fish swim over and start cleaning your feet, it's ridiculous. But they don't just take of dead skin-they actually depose an enzyme that helps your skin, and it definitely showed! My feet were so soft afterwards-all of ours were. After the fish treatment we went into a little room and laid down on a massage table for a little reflexology foot massage. Definitely my idea of a good Friday night!!!
But what better way to prepare and relax before a week of exams than to get a pedicure? And who better to do it than a bunch of tiny fish?
My host mom Valérie had told me about this "fish pedicure" that she and her friends were going to do, and as soon as she said it I was disgusted. Another month or so went by and I forgot about it, and then a couple of days ago she told me that two of her friends weren't able to go, and that Michelle and I could go if we wanted! At first I thought no way... there is no way I am sticking my feet in a basin of fish ready to suck of dead skin. But then I thought, when else am I going to be able to try this? So I decided to go, and I'm so happy that I did! It was one of the most bizarre sensations I have ever felt. Before going to the fish bowl we soaked our feet in warm water with rose petals, and then went into another section of the small, cozy, and very nicely decorated zen spa, and put our feet in what was like a small fish tank! The fish swim over and start cleaning your feet, it's ridiculous. But they don't just take of dead skin-they actually depose an enzyme that helps your skin, and it definitely showed! My feet were so soft afterwards-all of ours were. After the fish treatment we went into a little room and laid down on a massage table for a little reflexology foot massage. Definitely my idea of a good Friday night!!!
Valérie
MIchelle
My feet! :P