Aug. 21, 2022 - AA Day 21
Today was a good day. Church this morning, an hour plus nap with my wife this afternoon, and took the kids to the local waterpark this afternoon. Lots of great family bonding all around.
The MMOC shaved well enough today, but, the GEM was a bit tuggy. I noticed it yesterday, but thought it was my lather. I'm thinking it wasn't - hopefully the next 10 days don't deteriorate too quickly.
The Zenith whipped up a great lather as usual. It was still a bit wet from yesterday, but that's pretty normal. Pic 1 Pic 2 Those bristles continue to split and expand and I'm here for it.
Sonder - today was the first day I wanted to use something other than Sonder, but it was just because we went to the pool. I've come to associate Cannonball! with going to the waterpark and really could have gone for that double cooling effect and amazing scent, just to mix it up. I love Sonder, it's been a good month and I'm really glad I selected this scent. But - it's ok to have an urge, right?
Sonder thought for today:
The waterpark today was filled with late teen and early 20 year old life guards on their last shift for the summer before they head back to school. I remember those days - sitting at work doing what you've got to do to scrape together some spending money. Simpler times. The world feels more complicated for teens today than it did when I was in high school in the early 2000's. Social media has changed so much, obviously, and it seems like a heavier time than it used to. There's always been pressure on young women to look a certain way and attract guys in a certain way, but with models and skin all over social media, the pressures have to be worse. And guys, too, the expectations on them to be jacked or to use women rather than respect them, it's just tough. I think about those students going back this fall and I don't envy them. Kids have to grow up so fast, it seems, and as a dad of 3 little kids, it's not a fun thought. Help a teenager in your life out - take interest in their lives, listen to them, encourage them, and love them unconditionally - they need it now as much as ever.
Speaking of, for u/Teufelskraft's #sidetracked challenge I'm going with Life is a highway by Rascal Flatts from the Cars soundtrack. Not a song that I loved (or even love now) - but it came on at the waterpark and man oh man did my son light up. He's a huge fan of the Cars movies and can't wait for the next one to come Disney+ on September 8 - we've already got a family movie night on the calendar. The song isn't great, but the movies are solid, and the memories of the family times and all the excitement with my son will linger for years. This song, for me, will always bring back this stage with my son and for that, I like it.
Have a great evening, all.
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