f as in frank

the vast majority of people bathe for the singular purpose of cleanliness. it seems straightforward enough. but i think that allegiance without critical thought is stupid. and anyway, i think that cleanliness is overrated.

so i always try to see every shower as an opportunity to integrate otherwise mundane maintenance tasks. shaving is generally pretty boring but there's something about shaving in the context of the warm continuous stream of water and the intimacy of a small, enclosed space that adds interest and panache.

yesterday i bought new goggles and tested them out by wearing them for the entirety of my shower. by the end, i decided to return them. the day before i clipped my fingernails.

here are my top 5 favorite extra curricular shower/bath activities:

1. getting stains out of clothing or washing delicates
2. brushing my teeth
3. email (yes, like reverend run. yes, i got this idea from him)
4. scrubbing the bath tub
5. luring my dog into the bathroom with the promise of biscuits and then splashing water on him.

sometimes i get carried away and will get out of the tub without accomplishing the requisite shampoo/conditioning and soaping rituals. i am generally very proud of myself when this happens.

i don't generally wear deodorant. but i do keep a stick of tom's of maine in the cabinet because it smells like fruit loops. sometimes you need that.