The office was closed today because they’re moving a few departments around within the agency. Which meant my access to the shower was cut off. A couple friends offered up theirs, but I figured I’d try out something new instead :)
I was a little bit nervous at first, especially when other people were passing by. Some would pretend not to notice, others would check to see if their wallets and ipods were still in place. I couldn't help but laugh a little.
Fortunately, there were a couple of hare krishnas and another homeless guy doing the same thing I was. So I just faked my confidence and followed their lead. i thought about asking to take a photo with them, but then I figured it'd probably be a bit inappropriate.
Anyways, here's a couple tips I picked up if you ever decide to try showering by the beach:
1) Shower before 8am; that's when the custodians usually get there to clean up.
2) Board shorts are nice, but swimming trunks with an elastic waist band are better.
3) Forget about using bar soaps and your normal shampoo/conditioners. Stick with the shower gel stuff.
4) Also bring a belt or rope of some kind to tie down the shower water button. Pushing that button every five seconds gets annoying after a while.
5) Don't forget to look around and take in where you are. While most people are staring at a tiled wall as they shower, you'll be gazing into the pacific ocean as you start your day.
I was a little bit nervous at first, especially when other people were passing by. Some would pretend not to notice, others would check to see if their wallets and ipods were still in place. I couldn't help but laugh a little.
Fortunately, there were a couple of hare krishnas and another homeless guy doing the same thing I was. So I just faked my confidence and followed their lead. i thought about asking to take a photo with them, but then I figured it'd probably be a bit inappropriate.
Anyways, here's a couple tips I picked up if you ever decide to try showering by the beach:
1) Shower before 8am; that's when the custodians usually get there to clean up.
2) Board shorts are nice, but swimming trunks with an elastic waist band are better.
3) Forget about using bar soaps and your normal shampoo/conditioners. Stick with the shower gel stuff.
4) Also bring a belt or rope of some kind to tie down the shower water button. Pushing that button every five seconds gets annoying after a while.
5) Don't forget to look around and take in where you are. While most people are staring at a tiled wall as they shower, you'll be gazing into the pacific ocean as you start your day.