So, I wash my hands a lot. Yeah, you might be one of those people who say, yeah, I do too!
Okay, so it's not always a full fledged hand washing, but I run my hands under water a lot all day long. Most of those times, it does involve soap, just not every single time.
So, I wake up, and I usually pee. So I wash my hands then.
Then I feed the cats. I may wash my hands after that.
Then I let the little monster out of the crate and leash him and take him out to pee pee poo poo.
When we come back in, I wash my hands, because I've touched him and his dirty leash.
Then I make myself coffee and green drink if I have it, and cereal. After that, I may or may not wash my hands.
Then I feed Rudy. I wash my hands after. I don't want to smell like dog food and have him bite me even more.
Then, he needs to have a toy to occupy him. So I get a toy and try to get him interested in it. I definitely wash my hands after touching his toys. We try to wash the ones that are washable.
I have to put my contacts in after, so I wash my hands of course beforehand. This is one of the times when I wash very carefully.
So, on and on.
When I get to work, one of the first things I do is wash my hands before I do any work. Especially if the dog was in the car.
Then I'm prepping. Some items require several handwashings between the steps. Like say if I'm making meatballs, or biscuits or whatever. Some things require gloves, some, you can't use gloves with. But it's a lot of handwashing.
Then of course, service is a different matter.
I work pantry so, I make salads. I don't use gloves.
That may gross you out.
But I warsh my hands A LOT.
So, the salads require several steps. There's no toss it all in a bowl and then toss it on a plate kind of presentation here. There are several items, and they all have to be placed just so.
So, I will plate one item that is messy. Wash my hands. Plate the next messy item. Wash or rinse my hands. Plate the next item. Warsh my hands. Plate the next item. Rinse my hands. Toss the greens in dressing, plate it. Wash my hands. Unwrap another item, plate it on the plate. Season. Rinse my hands. Plate another item. Wash my hands. Plate the last item, wash my hands. Then wipe the plate.
So, say we have a busy lunch and I have to make 8 of these plates. That's a lot of hand washing.
Then, I go home, and wash my hands some more.
I wish I had a handwash counter. Those of you who think I exaggerate would be astounded. Really.
Showing posts with label personal hygiene. Show all posts
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Hygiene Update
Boy, this blog probably focuses too much on my bodily smells and functions. But, you know, they say, write about what you know best! So, I have this thing that I don't necessarily feel the need to shower if I went swimming in a pool. I know, that's gross. I mean, if I were going to work, or a job interview, or going to play a gig or to a bar or dinner or something important, I would shower.
Once again, there's certain situations in which I don't feel the need to shower if I've been in a pool. And I know just because of the chlorine pools aren't necessarily clean, but they can be cleansing, yes? I mean, if I stink, the pool will rinse the stink off. Does your ass smell like ass? Nothing like a dip in the pool to really get in there and grab the smell. Just think about that next time you swallow pool water. So there. I think this is dia numero dos sin la ducha. Anyway, if you remember, I'm trying to be more green - literally. The one problem I run into though, is that I have dandruff. If I don't warsh my hair every few days (which I don't) then I get all winter wonderland coming out of my hair.
Anyhoo, I've been trying to sell my hair. This is not any easy task. Why don't I just donate it to locks of love, you ask? Because I'm greedy. And I don't quite like what they do. I believe They mainly provide wigs for kids with alopecia which is something that makes kids lose their hair. That's all well and good, but I know that they used to charge cancer patients for wigs. I don't know if the policy has changed. I do see that they make a point to say they "provide" wigs for kids who lost hair for any reasons and that they are not for profit. It's either free or on a sliding scale. But maybe I'm just saying that to make myself feel better because I clearly didn't research to see how the organization is run now.
Getting back to me. And my hair. It's pretty long. I am so over it. I hate having to wash it and comb the tangles out.
I sold it several years ago. And then I slowly grew it out again. I think I had one or two professional haircuts in the whole time since I grew it back out. Anyway. Last time I sold it online on this marketplace called buy and sell hair or something like that. The website became inundated with scammers, so the website was revamped.
I signed up again and posted my hair. I've been talking about selling my hair again for like a year. And people email me. A lot of them are scammers with the certified check deal. The others want to get off on shaving my head, or on watching a video of my head getting shaved. Really.
One guy's email handle is LoverBald. Get it. Creepy. So, we went back and forth on the price. I asked for a lot. He got snippy with me. He said, don't you think that you're asking for too much, especially for your type of hair. Yes, that is what he said. So I explained that I was asking for $200 more than what I thought was the least amount that my hair was worth. I thought that the video was extra. And I said that I didn't know if he was going to be selling the video and if so, I wouldn't be getting any of the royalties. So, he responded, saying that it would be for private use only. Gross. He offered $50 less than my asking price. He creeped me out so much that I said no. Too weird. He asked a week later if I changed my mind. I didn't respond. Then he asked the next week if we could still be friends. I didn't know we were friends to begin with.
So, last time I sold my hair, this one guy was willing to pay a shitload. I don't remember how much, but a lot. It turned out, he just got off on shaving girls heads! Yuck. I was very tempted to do it, but he was creepy. The FP did not want me to do it. So, then I decided I didn't quite want it shaved, I wanted to keep an inch or two. That was a deal breaker for the guy. He got pissed and that was it. About 4 years later, what do I get. An email asking if I would be willing to let a stranger shave my head. Same guy. Same email address. I didn't respond.
The guy I ended up selling my hair to that time gave me a lower offer, but he agreed to come and cut it and give me cash right there. That way, no scam. He didn't quite finish my haircut, so I had the FP snip off the little stray wisps and tails. It looked pretty good for an amateur haircut, actually. So, I dug up this guy's email address. He lives in Seattle, now, I think. He said he would be coming down to San Diego in the fall, and if I wanted, he would buy it at that time. I did get one other offer that seems like it might be legit, but it's easier dealing with someone face to face. So, we'll see what happens. I was going to give a portion of the sale to the Red Cross or some organization for Japan, but now I might just give that portion to my friend who has had a rough summer getting chemo therapy for CNS lymphoma.
Once again, there's certain situations in which I don't feel the need to shower if I've been in a pool. And I know just because of the chlorine pools aren't necessarily clean, but they can be cleansing, yes? I mean, if I stink, the pool will rinse the stink off. Does your ass smell like ass? Nothing like a dip in the pool to really get in there and grab the smell. Just think about that next time you swallow pool water. So there. I think this is dia numero dos sin la ducha. Anyway, if you remember, I'm trying to be more green - literally. The one problem I run into though, is that I have dandruff. If I don't warsh my hair every few days (which I don't) then I get all winter wonderland coming out of my hair.
Anyhoo, I've been trying to sell my hair. This is not any easy task. Why don't I just donate it to locks of love, you ask? Because I'm greedy. And I don't quite like what they do. I believe They mainly provide wigs for kids with alopecia which is something that makes kids lose their hair. That's all well and good, but I know that they used to charge cancer patients for wigs. I don't know if the policy has changed. I do see that they make a point to say they "provide" wigs for kids who lost hair for any reasons and that they are not for profit. It's either free or on a sliding scale. But maybe I'm just saying that to make myself feel better because I clearly didn't research to see how the organization is run now.
Getting back to me. And my hair. It's pretty long. I am so over it. I hate having to wash it and comb the tangles out.
I sold it several years ago. And then I slowly grew it out again. I think I had one or two professional haircuts in the whole time since I grew it back out. Anyway. Last time I sold it online on this marketplace called buy and sell hair or something like that. The website became inundated with scammers, so the website was revamped.
I signed up again and posted my hair. I've been talking about selling my hair again for like a year. And people email me. A lot of them are scammers with the certified check deal. The others want to get off on shaving my head, or on watching a video of my head getting shaved. Really.
One guy's email handle is LoverBald. Get it. Creepy. So, we went back and forth on the price. I asked for a lot. He got snippy with me. He said, don't you think that you're asking for too much, especially for your type of hair. Yes, that is what he said. So I explained that I was asking for $200 more than what I thought was the least amount that my hair was worth. I thought that the video was extra. And I said that I didn't know if he was going to be selling the video and if so, I wouldn't be getting any of the royalties. So, he responded, saying that it would be for private use only. Gross. He offered $50 less than my asking price. He creeped me out so much that I said no. Too weird. He asked a week later if I changed my mind. I didn't respond. Then he asked the next week if we could still be friends. I didn't know we were friends to begin with.
So, last time I sold my hair, this one guy was willing to pay a shitload. I don't remember how much, but a lot. It turned out, he just got off on shaving girls heads! Yuck. I was very tempted to do it, but he was creepy. The FP did not want me to do it. So, then I decided I didn't quite want it shaved, I wanted to keep an inch or two. That was a deal breaker for the guy. He got pissed and that was it. About 4 years later, what do I get. An email asking if I would be willing to let a stranger shave my head. Same guy. Same email address. I didn't respond.
The guy I ended up selling my hair to that time gave me a lower offer, but he agreed to come and cut it and give me cash right there. That way, no scam. He didn't quite finish my haircut, so I had the FP snip off the little stray wisps and tails. It looked pretty good for an amateur haircut, actually. So, I dug up this guy's email address. He lives in Seattle, now, I think. He said he would be coming down to San Diego in the fall, and if I wanted, he would buy it at that time. I did get one other offer that seems like it might be legit, but it's easier dealing with someone face to face. So, we'll see what happens. I was going to give a portion of the sale to the Red Cross or some organization for Japan, but now I might just give that portion to my friend who has had a rough summer getting chemo therapy for CNS lymphoma.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Fruity Clean
So, as you might know, I don't always shower daily. I don't want to strip my aging skin of essential oils by over showering and drying out my skin. Nah, that's not really why. I just don't feel the need to shower to sit around the apartment all day long and alternate between blogging, going on facebook, craigslist and ebay, and watching That 70s show (which is always on).
However, when I do shower, I end up smelling like ambrosia salad. I have been using the same brand shampoo and conditioner for years. Why? Just because one day I was walking down the street, and a woman I was passing stopped me and said my hair smelled great. She asked what shampoo I used. Garnier Fructis, I replied. An unfamiliar female complimenting my hair is one of the ultimate compliments. Okay, I have tried other shampoos at around the same price point, but they're not as good. Anyway, it smells citrusy fresh.
So then, there's the soap. We've become a body wash family. The FP is so manly that he isn't afraid to also smell like a fruit salad. We don't have a go to brand of body wash, but I will say the cheapest ones are not a bargain. They are really too watery, and they leave one feeling not so fresh unless one uses way more product. Currently, we are using Clean and Clear mango papaya flavored soap with bursting beads filled with fruit extract. Personally, I would prefer to have a creamy relaxing moisturizing body wash, and an exfoliating energizing one as well. But, sadly, we are not a two body wash income family. One of the more memorable flavors is the suave coconut one with bits of coconut husk for scrubbing action. But, you know, there's like any flavor available, really, apricot, orange, tangerine, strawberry, raspberry, green tea, chamomile, lavender, passion fruit, kiwi, mango, cocoa, vanilla, acai berry, cucumber. You name it, there is probably a soap somewhere with that fragrance.
Of course, there's also the important hair serum for after. Currently, I'm using this coconut milk flavored stuff that smells like coconut cake. I love it. I'm like a walking dessert. I'm like tutti frutti gelato.
Not everyone is big on smelling like sweets, though. I really don't quite understand it, but that is the way it is. Especially guys. Those manly body washes are usually overbearing. They just smell like cheap cologne to me. If we stick with the food theme, body washes for men could be more...savory. Like, steak. How's that for a manly smell? Or fried chicken. I love the smell of fried chicken! Maybe even french fries. Spaghetti and meatballs, pizza, philly cheesesteak? There could be non edible scents as well, I guess. Fresh cut grass - nothing more manly than that. Brand new sneakers? For the rock stars - Fender Telecaster or Gibson Les Paul. Crisp hundred dollar bill. Gold jewelry. New luxury sports car smell? So, the guy wouldn't have to actually have the car, he could just smell like it, way cheaper. So, who wants to start a male body wash line of products? We will blow Axe away!
However, when I do shower, I end up smelling like ambrosia salad. I have been using the same brand shampoo and conditioner for years. Why? Just because one day I was walking down the street, and a woman I was passing stopped me and said my hair smelled great. She asked what shampoo I used. Garnier Fructis, I replied. An unfamiliar female complimenting my hair is one of the ultimate compliments. Okay, I have tried other shampoos at around the same price point, but they're not as good. Anyway, it smells citrusy fresh.
So then, there's the soap. We've become a body wash family. The FP is so manly that he isn't afraid to also smell like a fruit salad. We don't have a go to brand of body wash, but I will say the cheapest ones are not a bargain. They are really too watery, and they leave one feeling not so fresh unless one uses way more product. Currently, we are using Clean and Clear mango papaya flavored soap with bursting beads filled with fruit extract. Personally, I would prefer to have a creamy relaxing moisturizing body wash, and an exfoliating energizing one as well. But, sadly, we are not a two body wash income family. One of the more memorable flavors is the suave coconut one with bits of coconut husk for scrubbing action. But, you know, there's like any flavor available, really, apricot, orange, tangerine, strawberry, raspberry, green tea, chamomile, lavender, passion fruit, kiwi, mango, cocoa, vanilla, acai berry, cucumber. You name it, there is probably a soap somewhere with that fragrance.
Of course, there's also the important hair serum for after. Currently, I'm using this coconut milk flavored stuff that smells like coconut cake. I love it. I'm like a walking dessert. I'm like tutti frutti gelato.
Not everyone is big on smelling like sweets, though. I really don't quite understand it, but that is the way it is. Especially guys. Those manly body washes are usually overbearing. They just smell like cheap cologne to me. If we stick with the food theme, body washes for men could be more...savory. Like, steak. How's that for a manly smell? Or fried chicken. I love the smell of fried chicken! Maybe even french fries. Spaghetti and meatballs, pizza, philly cheesesteak? There could be non edible scents as well, I guess. Fresh cut grass - nothing more manly than that. Brand new sneakers? For the rock stars - Fender Telecaster or Gibson Les Paul. Crisp hundred dollar bill. Gold jewelry. New luxury sports car smell? So, the guy wouldn't have to actually have the car, he could just smell like it, way cheaper. So, who wants to start a male body wash line of products? We will blow Axe away!
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