Going with the Flow!
I got into a bad habit when I was in elementary school that has lasted through middle and high school and college. It continues to this day. I like to go to the bathroom in the privacy of my own home. I “hold it” until I get home; rush through the front door; run to the bathroom; slam the door, and do what I have to do. Public restrooms aren’t for me. They just aren’t my favorite place to use. I like doing my business at home.
Since I started working a year ago I have been fairly successful waiting to use the bathroom until I get home from work. My system has adjusted to this routine. Last week, however, I learned the hard way that I had better rethink this bathroom practice.
I left work an hour later than usual. Although I had a slight urge, I knew I could wait until I got home. I, however, didn’t plan on the accident on the road (not mine; somebody else’s) and summer roadwork. Both made my normal 30-minute trip an almost two-hour affair.
The urge came on full force 45 minutes into my journey. I willed myself to hold it since, I told myself, I would be home soon. Fifteen minutes later I was in such discomfort that I had no choice. The next service station found me in its unisex bathroom. Uck!!! It was one of those service station bathrooms that make you want to give up this natural bodily function for good! Disgusted but relieved, I continued my journey home and vowed that I would use the facilities at work before I ever start my engine again.
It’s been almost a week since my bathroom habit has changed. I now have a more pleasant journey home from work since I don’t have to get upset when obstacles slow me down. Also now I can stop and smell the flowers—if that’s what I want to do. No longer do I have the pressure of making home in time. I can go with the flow!