Friday, February 4, 2011

The Zen of Washing Dishes


     Our dishwasher has been out of commission. For. Three. Months. So, we've had to use our back up dishwasher in the meantime. That would be me. The first time the d/w sprung a leak I sprung into action and let Scott know in no uncertain terms I would not be washing dishes by hand, and that the dishwasher needed to be fixed ASAP!   I then proceeded to spend a small fortune ( much to his chagrin) on paper goods . Needless to say the dishwasher got fixed rather quickly.  This second time, however, I didn't respond that way.  Still not sure why, but I didn't.  Instead, I calmly did the dinner dishes that night, and to my surprise, I found it strangely relaxing.  I found the hot water soothing, the bubbles washing away concerns and it gave me quiet time to think.  Ever since then, I haven't minded washing the dishes by hand , and to Scott's delight, I am not buying paper goods, nor am I nagging him to fix the dishwasher!  Will the dishwasher ever get fixed?  I don't know, but in the meantime, I'll enjoy the bubbles!
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