Today’s First World problem? It’s been six days since I last had a shower.
I know. ON THE NOSE, I am.
Kidding. The reason for not showering is the lack of a working shower. It seams that the shower pipe connecting the hot water to the cold water tap has been leaking for quite some time. The joist it sits on was completely saturated and probably unsafe, as is the shared wall.
I know this because there is a hole in the tiles in my shower showing part of that damage.
We are currently at the behest of our insurance company. Waiting for an assessor to work out whether they’ll come out and assess the damage or just instruct me to find a builder who’ll come and fix the damage. Either way, it’s going to be a long time between showers.
Thankfully we have a bath so, rest assured, hygiene standards are still being upheld.
Now, I’m not adverse to lolling about in a bath but I tell you, after six days of running the bath and having a quick wash before the school run, any relaxation qualities once associated with said bathing have disappeared.
Down the plug hole.
So, I’ve developed a little plan to tide me over until the shower is back in action.
… unfortunately it does not involve me flying off to Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa and lying in this bath tub {a girl’s got to dream though}.
Step one
Book in for weekly wash and blow dry at my favourite salon.
Step two
Stock up on more dry shampoo for in between salon visits.
Step three
Make like the Japanese and re-discover the art of bathing.
This last step was something that I got to discussing with a girlfriend of mine when I was at the salon getting the first of many wash and blow dries. She lives on acreage and they rely on tank water. When that water is running low, it’s baths all round. One bath for the four of them. She makes sure she goes first … as would I 
So this particular girlfriend is quite au fait with bathing on a regular basis and advised me that the Japanese have got the right technique to bathing and still feeling fresh afterwards.
Now, strictly speaking the Japanese like to hose or shower themselves off before getting in the tub … which obviously I can’t do. As an adaptation, she suggested just sitting in the bath and soaking a while without any added bubbles and soaps but maybe a few drops of essential oils.
Then, once you’re fully soaked, and just before exit time, you soap and lather up, quickly rinse and get out. The upshot being you don’t sit in your own, well, filth.
Makes sense, doesn’t it?
Wish me luck. In the meantime, I’ve got my eye on some new bathroom/bathing treats … you know, to make up for the hardship and all that
1. Baroque Caddy $119 @ Down That Little Lane | 2. Coconut Ice body scrub by Pollen Botanticals $25.95 @ Nourished Life | 3. Sukin Purifying facial masque $13.95 @ Faceache | 4. Moksa lavender organic soap $8.50 @ Flora Organica | 5. White Wash rattan tray $55 @ White Coconut | 6. Twenty8 De-Stress and Revive organic aromatherapy synergy blend $32.95 | 7. Country Road bath towel $29.95
Tell me, are you a bath or a shower girl? Or do you do both?
