I feel like a different person
By solxee
@sol_cee (38219)
Philippines
April 28, 2017 9:27am CST
I ought to congratulate myself for a job well done. I have kept on postponing this day and frankly speaking, it has been long overdue. But finally, today, I was able to brave modesty and went to an onsen before I could change my mind.
For those who don't know yet, onsen is a Japanese hot spring where full nudity is required before bathing. Now you understand my many years worth of hesitation right?
Don't get me wrong, folks. Onsen bathing has many health benefits and a must-try stress reliever. In fact, when the burning red flame of shame died down after exposing my body to the world, thanks to that itsy, bitsy, tiny towel, I couldn't help but enjoy the healing water rich in minerals. I stopped feeling so embarrassed and just enjoyed the experience. I did reach my quota of seeing too many exposed butts in my lifetime. But will I ever try it again? Never say never.
#YOLObucketlist
Thanks Google for the pic.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
28 Apr 17
@sol_cee Congratulations. You are brave! So when are you going there next?
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@venussnaptrap (63)
• Rijeka, Croatia (Hrvatska)
28 Apr 17
It doesn't really look something I would enjoy to do.
I prefer showers over soaking.
Under a waterfall.
In nature.
Early spring.
It would be so cold you wouldn't have anything to be ashamed off.
But.. if you like it, enjoy your bubbly mineral broth.
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@venussnaptrap (63)
• Rijeka, Croatia (Hrvatska)
28 Apr 17
@sol_cee No, that is a cold shower.
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@venussnaptrap (63)
• Rijeka, Croatia (Hrvatska)
28 Apr 17
@sol_cee
The ones who want to see it, will call a sweat to be a tear.
lol
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@prinzcy (32305)
• Malaysia
29 Apr 17
@Lupita234 we have onsen but not like Japanese kind of onsen. not to mentioned, in ours, you can jump in fully clothed. Still, I won't step a foot into one.
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@jobelbojel (35356)
• Philippines
29 Apr 17
sounds really relaxing/ Wow! I would like to try.
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@jobelbojel (35356)
• Philippines
29 Apr 17
@sol_cee wow! I remember my call. The technician and the customer spoke Japanese. Good thing I have a Japanese colleague. Harigato!
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
28 Apr 17
First, let me tell you that I had never heard of "onsen" before. So I just went to check on Wikipedia what it was exactly.
Must tell you that it will never end up on my "To Do List", so I won't have to worry about crossing it off.
I wonder how sanitary it is!
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
30 Apr 17
were you clothed? or in birthday suit? hahaha! just kidding.
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
4 May 17
@ridingbet the towel is too small to cover the face. Hahahaha
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
4 May 17
@sol_cee hahaha! why, even dark glasses or shades can already hide one's identity (daw,o).
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
28 Apr 17
Glad you are checking out YOLO list....The mineral water s must have been a great experience
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
30 Apr 17
OMG!! I would love to experience that.. especially after I lose ten more kilos .. LOL!..
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