1. After you are done brushing your teeth and washing your face, take an extra moment to wash your hands so they're nice and clean.
2. Gently cup them together (as if you were holding 4-5 eggs in them) and pay extra attention to that little spot right above where your pinky fingers meet - that is the weak spot, so make sure it is tightly closed.
3. Fill your hands with refreshingly cold water (this might be much more difficult if you live south of the Tropic of Cancer and north of the Tropic of Capricorn). This is easiest and best done when you live close to the mountains, but it can work just about anywhere on the right day.
4. Bring your hands up halfway to your face, and then bring your face to your hands.
5. Rest your chin against the two palms of your hands - don't go vertically into them otherwise you risk getting your face completely soaked. As it is you can expect your nose to get a little wet, but that helps it taste more refreshing.
6. As you drink in the water continue to press your hands together and you'll be amazed and how much water you can fit in your hands.
7. Repeat 2-3 times or until satiated. (Remember not to drink more than three handfuls before bed, or you might just have to wake up at 3 of 4 in the morning!)
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I don't know what it is that is so refreshing and incredible about drinking out of my hands, but I've been addicted to it for a couple of years now. It seems something like almost Ameliesque, but it really is satisfying and somehow tastier than having water in a glass or cup or mug or even a brand-new nalgene bottle.
Give it a try tonight. It will be life-changing.
4 comments:
Umm I almost did last night because I had internalized your post. Good thing I didn't or I might regret it for days :) Someday I can drink tap water again. Until then, enjoy it for me!
I don't think I could fit 4-5 eggs in my hand. Do you think I can still enjoy a refreshing handful of tap-water?
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The problem is that this only works if you are drinking out of a faucet. Most of the time you drink water, you need one hand to do something else (hold cup, press the drinking fountain, etc.). It's a good idea though, and I do use it sometimes.
I do it every night before bed and the water is colder and taste better now.
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