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Could You Live Without a Tub?
It’s barely Monday, and already my shoulders are clenched way up into my neck, which is not a good way to start the work week. I try to use the weekend to re-charge, but this last one got away from me. If I had a few extra hours, I’d drive to Beverly Hot Springs for a relaxing soak in their natural mineral baths. My humble tub at home also works as a sanctuary, and is one of the few places I can count on for quality down time. So it was a surprise to hear about two (male) friends who built themselves new bathrooms, with showers only. What say you, men?!
Image: Bubble Bath, 2010, Dhruvi Acharya. See her work at Kravets/Wehby Gallery until April 2.
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Not anymore. I went through a couple decades where I didn’t soak in the tub, but now it’s a major way for me to unwind, after ballet and when my head is too busy. When I’m REALLY stuck, I get in the tub. It doesn’t necessarily fix things, but it always feels good.
Men would be better people if they took baths. It’s something we should help them work on.
I’m a girl and I’m a shower person. Baths irritate the living snot out of me–I take one, thinking that I’ll relax. Instead, they just make me antsy. Showers, on the other hand, make me feel alive and energetic. But I just had my bathroom redone and I got a DEEPER tub put in. Go figure.