Just had this bath, wine and podcast session (sometimes a bit of jazz if I'm feeling extra fancy) and I feel like a new woman. Then I realised how long I was thinking about doing this and not actually doing it so go on, treat yourself, it's about time

by schlongdongbong

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  1. I call it Bath with a capital B. New age-y electronic music on the Bluetooth, a little projector painting the ceiling with patterns as if I’m underwater, red wine on the windowsill, face and hair masks on, best bubble bath (the kind I hide from my husband!). Gotta time it right or the water will get cold after all the prep!

  2. That looks idyllic! Unfortunately I don’t have a bath.

  4. I like to dress up as a marshmallow and roll around my living room in the dark while blasting cutting edge experimental drum and bass.

  5. Hot chocolate and the Andy Setkis audiobook of Lord of the Rings. His Tom Bombadil is amazing.

  6. Be by myself, doing absolutely nothing.

    Spend a Saturday or Sunday being as lazy as can possibly be, taking naps and watching sport, ordering food etc.

  10. In summer, a blast through the countryside in the wee red beastie & in winter… the longest, hottest baths with a YouTube video, whilst trying to stop the cats joining in to create a murder mitten massacre.

  11. Looks like heaven. Can only enjoy it, for five minutes, before one of the kids starts screaming lol.

  12. My current house only has a shower and I can’t overstate how much I miss baths! All my lush bath bombs I’ve been gifted over the last couple of years are just decorative at this point.

    Now my rare treats consist of buying new games, junk food and very fluffy blankets.

  14. Super hot bath, bubbles, bath salts, lavender oil, YouTube & candles. Water needs to be so hot the only way it’s bearable is with something cold and alcoholic!

  16. I am lucky to have a nearby fish n chips shop. They have fish n chips for 11quid but also sell small chips for 3 quid. When I dont want to cook or want to save money while getting takeout, I order their small chips, bring them 3 quid in coins, see them smile. I usually order at the end of their working day so I usually get more than “small chips”.
    I come home, put them in a bowl and sprinkle lots of cajun spice mix excessively.
    I have not had better fries. The idea came from 5guys but I am alone and broke so thought I can replicate it this way saving a few quid.

  17. It’s all very relaxing until you drop your phone in the bath like I did the other night 😩

  18. This bath setup is 10/10. I might go run one right now, thanks for the inspiration

  19. One man pizza party. Got a local place which does a massive pizza for 15 quid and it’s one of the best in the city. Kinda thing which could feed a family of 4.

    I like to [dim the wall lights](https://i.imgur.com/bdwgtMN.jpeg), stick some liquid drum n bass on the speaker and enjoy a few console games to myself. Preferably with a couple beers. If my brother wants to chill as well it’s twice as enjoyable, love each other’s company.

  20. I used to love baths but since I became disabled they were the only way to wash myself and they are not enjoyable anymore. I think I’m going to treat myself to some candles and wine and try this again. Thanks for posting this today!

  21. Shopping. Internet shopping really, could be anything from a £100 spend on new clothes or £2.99 on batteries, it’ll always make me feel good.

  23. Big old bowl of pasta. Usually cheese based sauce, but bolegnese also works. And chocolate for afters.

  24. Not a bath person but if treating myself I like to take my time in the bathroom. I’m normally a shower and go guy.

    I will shave my head with a blade and not clippers. Neaten up my beard, putting a bit more shape in it. Sort any strays out in my eyebrows. Defur my ears.

    It may not sound much more than basic grooming but my beauty routine is non existent otherwise.

  25. I go visit one of the many hipstery, wanky cafés round my way for, an actually quite expensive when I think about it, breakfast and a takeaway for afternoon tea.

  26. Finish showering, then turn it blistering hot, and just stand there for 5 minutes letting it hit the back of neck.

  27. Cricket match on the telly, bottle of good red wine.. All I need

  28. 10am bath champagne

    It’s a really specific mood, but I’ll indulge it once or twice a year. I feel like the baddest bitch.

    Other than that, I like to put a bag of 20odd Yorkshire puds in the oven, make a big mug of gravy, and then eat them in bed as I watch a movie

  29. I hit the punchbag until I’m fit to drop then a hot shower followed by a mug of tea in bed with a box set…… my ideal.

  32. Surprised no-one has mentioned a wank? 🤔🤷🏻‍♂️

  33. I like to sit in my bed, pick a book from the bookshelf, and have a nice cup of tea or a drink with it. My cat usually plops herself onto my lap as well.

    I’ve got little fairy lights on my bookshelf, so I like to turn those on. They give a little cosy vibe, which helps me relax. If I can be arsed I might pop on some jazz music for background noise.

  35. Order greasy pizza from an overrated pizza place. Fire up whatever movie I haven’t seen in a while. Stay up later than I should.

    Planning on being a dad within the next year or two, so I’m limited in how many more times I can do this – which is probably for the best!

  36. Spend money I don’t have and eat a couple thousand too many calories.

  37. Lie in, and then sink some time into my hobbies. If the weather is good I will shoot my bow. I will play guitar and maybe record. Maybe I’ll take my Z4 out and thrash it around some empty b roads just for fun

  39. A Chinese takeaway with a horror film, then some nice chocolate reading a book in comfy pjs in freshly washed and tumble dried bedding.

  40. I HATE baths but this OP image looks sooooo lush. I just know Id be bored in like 0.5 seconds.

  41. We’re down to the final lather. Just relax…there’s a foamy bit on your shoulder. Let’s make it even more frothy with a squirt of light lemon liquid. Don’t you feel good? Careful not to fall asleep and slip under, there’s some terrible statistics about that.

  44. You know what? I like to treat myself with silence. Whether it’s sitting in the living room alone on a Sunday morning, or taking a walk somewhere remote on a calm day. It’s a treat that I’ve never found anything else to be quite as rewarding.

  46. Make some 0% Kalimotxo, put on some comfy pj’s or sweat pants and a jumper, grab some chocolate and watch either a comforting childhood favourite film or a favourite horror movie :’)

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