Friday, July 9

Not For the Faint Hearted

Got a real nasty surprise today and I hope you have the stomach to digest this (I almost didn't).

I have a big phobia of public toilets - sharing my seat with unknown bottoms doesn't really leave me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside - and never use them, but unfortunately something unforeseen came up this morning. I was on my way to see a movie in a really fancy shopping centre, when nature decided to make an emergency call. So I dashed off to the nearest public restroom. I am not easily grossed out but nothing could prepare me for this...


I was mortified. I really need to go but looking at it I really don't know where to start... Where does what go and how does this work and what is that for...? For a few seconds I was doubting if this was the toilets for real or maybe I just took a wrong turn - I don't want to leave someone a funky surprise in their basin or garbage disposal. But no, it was the toilets all right. *sigh*

I was faintly reminded of childhood camping days, roughing it in the field, but even that felt more kosher than this. Next time I leave the house, I will make SURE I use the bathroom before I go and not leave my comfort in fate's hands again.