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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:

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8 years ago the spring weather was different. It drizzled almost every day. It was cloudy. Now we have these clear sunny days, big winds and scant rain.

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[–] [email protected] 21 points 3 days ago (1 children)

A shower needs a window. A bathroom needs a window. It's proper, natural and practical. A window provides necessary ventilation and cleansing light (uv). A bathroom without a window is a broken bathroom.

That said, bathrooms without windows are pathologically common.

I feel strongly about this.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I take it your bathroom window isn't facing a public road?

I feel strongly about not having to lock eyes with the kids going to school, or anyone for that matter, when I'm in the nip.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Get a $5 sheet of diffusor panel sticker. All the light with none of the image. Ez to apply.

And then crack the window 2" for air

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago

I agree with you, but just to propose a (possibly easier) alternative, it's also possible to buy spray on window frosting. I'm not sure how the price compares, but I found it far easier to apply.

That said, the stickers can have nice colors and patterns. AFAIK the frosting cannot.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

This is the solution I went for. Still, I reckon I'd be just as fine in a windowless bathroom. Not a place I hang around more than I have to.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago

My bathroom has no window, and sometimes I shower in the dark with a tiny little nightlight on. It takes the visual distraction out and lets me seep even deeper into flow state. I prefer my bathroom this way. However a window for ventilation would be nice. But I just run the fan for an extra 15-20 minutes after I shower and it's been fine.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

mom, why does that man across the street always stare over here when he poops?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I'll have you know the throne is situated in such a way I'm staring myself down in the mirror.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

Enjoying your own awkward company. In that situation I can't make eye contact with myself.