When we were in Singapore hubby and I noticed these Fish Spas everywhere. You put your feet in a pool and the little fish come along and nibble all the dead skin off your feet. I was very tempted to put down my money and try the fish out but I wondered about how ticklish it would feel. I chickened out. Check out this video to learn about the Fish Spas. Note that the Fish Spa mentioned in the video is actually in America so there might be one near you.
Would you like fish nibbling at your feet?
And because Leah Braemel said this so well, I’ve stolen her notice…
Starting today, a group of authors have banded together to start up a brand new Yahoo group specifically for romance readers. It’s called Romance Bookmark.
I can hear you groaning already – “Why would I want to join another loop? I’m in too many already.”
Because Romance Bookmark is going to be all about chatting about reading. No author promos will be allowed. Authors will be allowed to join and participate in the discussions but they have to wear their reader hats. They’re not going to be allowed to pimp their books or flood the loop with blurbs and excerpts.
The moderators so far are: Shelley Munro (Me), Tessa Radley, Christina Phillips, Tawny Weber, Leah Braemel and Beth Andrews. We’ll be popping in from time to time throughout the day to say hi and shoot the breeze, but no PROMOS. We promise! From time to time, there’ll be contests giving away both print books and ebooks. We’ve all donated some books to give away to members. The whole point of the group is to have a relaxed atmosphere where you can talk about what you are reading, books you like or didn’t like, tropes you love or despise, what you had for dinner last night, you name it. It’s going to be all about the reader.
I hope you’ll come and join us at Romance Bookmark
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September 14th, 2009 at 3:32 am · Link
Ew, fish nibbling at the dead skin on my feet sounds gross!!! Although in a warped kind of way I can see it could also be strangely addictive!!!
September 14th, 2009 at 4:23 am · Link
Shelley, you always widen my horizons:)
September 14th, 2009 at 4:40 am · Link
I joined Romance Bookmark…sounds fun! As for the fish, I’d have to pass. Just the idea makes me a little itchy. LOL
September 14th, 2009 at 8:29 am · Link
I’ve heard of this fish thing and ewww. I don’t think I could do it!
Hey Romance Bookmark sounds fun. I am still a major reader and I do get all fan girly and gushy over books…lol.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:41 pm · Link
I hope you don’t think I’m too weird, but the fish spa intrigues me, LOL. I read about Romance Bookmark on Christina’s blog. I’ll definitely join!
September 14th, 2009 at 2:58 pm · Link
I requested to join. I love reading romance. And I think the fish thing is creepy (my granddaughter’s favorite word).
September 14th, 2009 at 3:19 pm · Link
Christina – I understand they use the fish for people with skin diseases as well and that it’s very beneficial.
Sandra – I live to entertain.
September 14th, 2009 at 3:21 pm · Link
Cari – I’m glad you’ve joined. It should be fun. You know – thinking about the fish – I regret I didn’t try it out even though I am squirming a little bit at the thought!
September 14th, 2009 at 3:23 pm · Link
Karen – From what I hear the fish spas are becoming very popular. And I love books. My love of reading is what led me to be a writer.
Helen – Yes, it intrigued me too. I stood in the window of the spa watching for ages. Hubby did too.
September 14th, 2009 at 3:24 pm · Link
Linda – I’m so glad you’ve joined.
September 14th, 2009 at 4:49 pm · Link
LOL, Fish Spa? The first thing I thought of was fish soup.
But actually this sounds pretty cool. I think it’d be fun. :D
September 15th, 2009 at 5:07 pm · Link
Fish spas? News to me.
I’m continually amazed at what I learn blog hopping. I’m also in awe of your travels. Some day, I want to be like you and have such marvelous experiences around the globe.
September 16th, 2009 at 11:26 am · Link
Congrats on the official launch of Romance Bookmark!
And, no, I don’t think I could put my feet in the water and let fish nibble on them. *g*