Today was the first time that I tried acupuncture without using a plastic tube to guide the needle in. It was definitely scary at first, because I wasn’t used to aiming the needle by myself. However, with the help of a pen to mark the spot and encouragement from my mom. I distinctly remember that the skin seems to rebound a bit more and it’s much harder to put the needle in as quickly as poking it quickly through the plastic tube. However, I feel like I am able to have more control over the angle and I am able to feel right away if the needle is in the correct location.