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#90: February 25, 2015, 06:17:43 PM
Day three and it wasn't as bad as I didn't have to wash my hair as I was going to the salon to have my hair cut and they like you not to wash your hair before going.  Phew.....that's a relief.

I do admit to standing out of the water and scrubbing myself before taking the plunge again to wash the soap off.

The big positive is that I am saving water because I can't stand more than about six minutes and sure I was spending way more than that with the lovely warm water.  I used to have the warm water blasting on me, now only a dribble of the cold so it doesn't splash on me so much.

I'm happy to have gone this long.  i am sure before BD, I would have scoffed at this challenge and refused to participate as my attitude was completely different then ::)
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Re: Cold Shower Challenge
#91: February 25, 2015, 06:42:29 PM
Yes, I've noticed your full of rolling eyes now.
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Re: Cold Shower Challenge
#92: February 26, 2015, 03:36:38 AM
What is this now... Day 7... done!  Thank Goodness!  Today, I found it even more difficult then the other 6 days.  I really, really wanted a nice hot shower today... I wanted to cry, as I stepped into that "cold, cold shower"!  I'm still feeling "chilly" and I completed it about an hour and half ago, changed the sheets and made the bed, dragged the laundry down to the laundry room, sorted it and have a load in the washing machine and I am still CHILLY!!!   

WTH, wasn't it suppose to be wonderful today... euphoria ... even!  Dang! Dang! Dang! 

Anyway, h has a retirement dinner to attend tonight for a guy from work and I'm going out for supper with one of my girlfriends... so I'm feeling uplifted, but sadly, NOT EUPHORIC! 

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Re: Cold Shower Challenge
#93: February 26, 2015, 03:47:20 AM
Count me out.  I get pissed off when I have to rush because we're running out of hot water because the kids used too much before me.  I might try it in July or August but not in the winter here!
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Re: Cold Shower Challenge
#94: February 26, 2015, 03:50:11 AM
LOL, Stayed!

What you need is a room outside the bathroom that has GREAT BIG heaters and maybe some pre-heated towels.

KEEP GOING GIRLIE!! 
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Re: Cold Shower Challenge
#95: February 26, 2015, 03:52:54 AM
 ;D ;D  I will MiMix... but I'm just so unhappy that I haven't found "euphoria" yet!  WTF???

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Re: Cold Shower Challenge
#96: February 26, 2015, 04:21:22 AM
I don't think you reach euphoria by torturing yourself.
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Re: Cold Shower Challenge
#97: February 26, 2015, 04:23:16 AM
I'm going to refrain from going there MeNow! :)

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Re: Cold Shower Challenge
#98: February 26, 2015, 04:29:25 AM
Well, euphoria is hard to come by!  My euphoria would be stepping into a really nice hot shower!

I feel that I am participating in this challenge in my own way.  Stepping out my front door, clearing off and starting  my car,each and every morning, is the equivalent of a cold shower these days.



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Re: Cold Shower Challenge
#99: February 26, 2015, 05:15:27 AM
No euphoria here either.  As a matter of fact, the warm cozy feeling is  not nearly as pronounced today, although I had technical difficulties today with my timer and I think my shower was a minute short.

Just a reminder for all-- the 30 day challenge doesn't preclude additional warm showers too, right?
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