I Love Hot Tubs
Rust And Relaxation...
I got up quite early this morning, hours before anyone else on "Sleep-in Saturday". After my morning rounds I decided to make myself one of my favorite organic smoothies, but by the time I finished putting in all of the frozen stuff, I was really freezing in the fall morning air before the furnace comes on. So I made my way out to what has become one of my favorite places -- the hot tub! I have it set to 102 degrees, which allows me to stay there about as long as I like. I could barely wait to get in, freezing outside in the cool weather as I lifted the cover. What a great feeling to instantly be bathed in hot steaming water, which feels almost scalding when I first enter, then instant relaxation as my body adjusts to the womb-like experience of the permeating warmth. I prefer not to turn on any of the jets, but just commune silently, looking up at the trees and birds and clouds that form our magnificent world. It is truly a time to drink it all in, while feeling safe and warm and secure. As I started warming up, my cool smoothie allowed me to stay in for over an hour, when finally, fingers and hands wrinkled with moisture, I left my peaceful solitude. As I got out my body was steaming as I quickly gathered my things to rush inside and dry off. What a wonderful way to start the day, but if I keep it up I am going to turn into one of those Oregonians that don't tan, but rust!
I got up quite early this morning, hours before anyone else on "Sleep-in Saturday". After my morning rounds I decided to make myself one of my favorite organic smoothies, but by the time I finished putting in all of the frozen stuff, I was really freezing in the fall morning air before the furnace comes on. So I made my way out to what has become one of my favorite places -- the hot tub! I have it set to 102 degrees, which allows me to stay there about as long as I like. I could barely wait to get in, freezing outside in the cool weather as I lifted the cover. What a great feeling to instantly be bathed in hot steaming water, which feels almost scalding when I first enter, then instant relaxation as my body adjusts to the womb-like experience of the permeating warmth. I prefer not to turn on any of the jets, but just commune silently, looking up at the trees and birds and clouds that form our magnificent world. It is truly a time to drink it all in, while feeling safe and warm and secure. As I started warming up, my cool smoothie allowed me to stay in for over an hour, when finally, fingers and hands wrinkled with moisture, I left my peaceful solitude. As I got out my body was steaming as I quickly gathered my things to rush inside and dry off. What a wonderful way to start the day, but if I keep it up I am going to turn into one of those Oregonians that don't tan, but rust!
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