Massage Day!

Today I decided to go get a foot detox and foot reflexology because I just wanted to relax. I've been going through a lot of emotional issues lately and I thought giving my feet some love and attention, I would forget about what I've been going through and so far it's helping! 

The massage staff there was so sweet and patient; especially when she popped the joints in my toes! I went to a Chinese Massage Clinic close to my apartment. I've seen it as I was walking by and decided then that I would give it a try. I didn't go back until a month or two later. Today was a busy day, so a few clients came in for massages, so I didn't feel so bad about my random trip to the clinic. 

I plan to get some type of massage once a month because I am a person who is prone to getting stressed out easily and massages just may make me less tense and stressed out. I'll see what happens! 

Kindle Fire HD

I went to my local Bestbuy today after getting so frustrated with reading books on my iPad. I find my iPad to be very heavy when I am reading books. The longer you hold it, the heavier it gets. The Kindle I bought today is the version that was released in 2013 and it has 16GB (it is also available with 8GB worth of storage and cheaper). I saved a cool $40, so I'm not complaining. 

The current Kindle Fire HD does not have a camera, so you do not have the capability to take pictures and even Skype, which was not a concern for me because I already have an iPad and MacBook. ...I am typing this post on my iPhone 5, so I have more than enough devices to video chat and surf the web! I wanted something that I feel comfortable with reading ebooks on and I think I found it! I'm not an Android girl, most of my electronics are Apple. I did have a 7" Galaxy Tab, but I sold it because I was not using it. My primary use for my Kindle Fire is to read books. That's it. I won't be surfing the internet, playing games or anything of that nature. If it doesn't work out for me, I have 15 days to return it to my local Bestbuy to get a refund. I am pretty excited and I am in love with the resolution of the screen. In. Love. 

Why You Shouldn't Read Amazon.com Reviews

Amazon.com has a dark side. Here is what I think... and why you shouldn't read amazon.com reviews...


If you are alive and breathing, you have heard of Amazon (Did you ever order from Amazon.com?) and you probably read more reviews than you would like to admit, but that's okay. I'm going to tell you why reading them can get you in a place of confusion and uncertainty. 

First, you should know that every review posted to Amazon's website is the opinion of the person who bought the item. It all depends on their experience with that particular item. Below I will list two categories that get me flustered the most and tell you what I think about the reviews I've been reading..

The categories that elicit the most frustration...

Books: I HIGHLY suggest not to read reviews about books. I recommend only reading the synopsis and the average rating. More than a few people have posted reviews on books they did not finish reading, so how can they give a proper review? I've read reviews of individuals asking a question that is answered later in the book, but how can they know if they didn't finish reading it? Everyone in the book section on Amazon has a Ph.D in English Literature. Watch out! *snickers*

And of course, how can you review a book that hasn't been released yet? Actually read the book, people! I have a slight distain for reviewers who don't finish the book and at the very end, they reveal they haven't read the book. Why? I do not trust book ratings at all. I read the reviews to see what people think, but it never influences whether I buy the book or not. 

Electronics: I've bought enough electronics in my life to know that it largely depends on the individual using the electronic. If a not so electronic savvy person posts a review of an electronic and they don't have a certain cable.. let's say HDMI cable.. they give the item a low star rating. Why? If you're into electronics, you would know that they most likely won't come with an HDMI cable. 

Also, they give low ratings to electronics they don't know how to use and they have the patience of a toddler. Therefore, they give it a low star rating and return the item. If you're interested in buying something electronic and too lazy to go to your local Bestbuy and talk to a professional, then there's always Youtube. 

YouTube is a great way to view electronics in a way that will have you thinking for yourself. There are tons of unboxings of the newest electronics and you are able to see them on and working. The YouTubers are very good at giving you a closeup look that you wouldn't get anywhere else.

Take reviews on Amazon.com with a grain of salt...

We all want to save money and we think reading reviews of individuals would save us a few bucks, but have you weighed the true cost? You could be passing up an item that you would truly enjoy, but you let a stranger's experience ruin it for you! The worst that can happen is you buying the item and returning it. You get your money back!