I hand-washed all my clothes today. Everything, including what I was wearing. (No one was around and I kept on my underwear.) It took two and a half hours and I've come to some conclusions:
1.) Armpits deserve the most attention and vigor.
2.) Socks are disgusting, difficult to wash, and I'm resolved to wear them less frequently.
3.) Listening to Jack Johnson makes a menial task more enjoyable.
4.) This sun dries t-shirts in 30 minutes.
5.) I felt good when I was finished. Not relieved - accomplished. There was a sense of independence, of self-reliance, that came with the pruned fingers, tired forearms, and tight back.
6.) Washing machines are nice.
love it.
ReplyDeletealso. if you don't post pics of your room, the landscape and this new world you live in- i fully intend on leading a small revolt & having all your "followers" boycott this blog. don't make me get revolutionary on you.
ReplyDeleteyou need to boil your socks. boil water on a "stove" fire, etc. Add a little soap (Dr. B works just fine) and cook the snot out of those suckers and knead them in the water with a spoon or something...
ReplyDeleteBecky