Wednesday Walk and A Car Wash

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After the rains, I brought my car to the car wash, mostly because the mud on the doors was starting to look like a topographical map.
I pulled into the line and felt a mix of impatience and relief.
There’s something comforting about knowing the car will get clean without me lifting more than a finger.

As the conveyor belt grabbed the tires, I settled back and let the whole thing happen.

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The first splash of water hit the windshield.
I’m not in control anymore.
And honestly, that’s kind of nice.

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The soap started sliding down in slow streaks,
like the car was getting a spa day.

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I watched the colors swirl...
red... blue...
none of which exist in nature
but all of which somehow feel necessary.

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The brushes came next, beating against the side
like a giant trying to knock politely.
Every time they hit, the whole car shook,
and I wondered why that still surprises me.

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It’s the same routine every time,
yet it always feels slightly dramatic.

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The rain had already done half the job, but rain never finishes what it starts.
It leaves behind streaks, dust, and that faint film that makes the car look tired.

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So here I am, letting machines do what the sky couldn’t be bothered to complete.
The rinse cycle washed away the neon foam,
and for a moment everything outside looked like a watercolor painting.

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The world blurred into soft shapes and muted colors.
It’s funny how a car wash can feel like a tiny break from reality.

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A few minutes where you can’t go anywhere,
you can’t do anything.

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You can’t multitask.
You just sit.

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You just wait.
You just watch water do its thing.

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The dryers roared to life,
loud enough to drown out any thought.

I didn’t want to think anyway.

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The air blasted across the windshield, pushing away the last drops of water.

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I always check the mirrors at this point, even though there’s nothing to see but distorted reflections. The whole process is over in minutes, but it feels longer in a good way.

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A pause. A reset.
A tiny moment of order in a week that didn’t have much of it.

As the light turned green, I rolled forward and out into the open air.

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The car looked cleaner, sure, but it also felt lighter. Maybe I did too.
There’s something about watching grime get washed away
that makes you think about the stuff you’re carrying around.

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Not the physical stuff...though I should probably clean out the trunk...but the mental clutter.

The worries that stick like dried mud.
The thoughts that streak and smear
no matter how many times you try to wipe them off.

Maybe that’s why I like car washes more than I admit. They’re simple. Predictable.

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A guaranteed transformation, even if it’s small.
And sometimes small is enough.

Driving out, the sun hit the hood just right, and for a second, the car looked brand new. Not bad for a few minutes of sitting still.

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I merged back into traffic feeling a little more put together than when I arrived. Funny how a clean windshield can make the whole day look clearer.

Maybe I should come here more often. Not just for the car, but for the pause. For the reset.

For the reminder that even after the rain, there’s always a way to rinse things off and start fresh.

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My wife's car needs a good wash. It's completely white right now because of the salt. Sadly, all of the food car washes in our area either closed or got sold.

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I don't know how it is when winters have snow. I have lived in Hawaii and California only, so completely white right now because of the salt... I have to imagine that and think about that, !LOL
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It's so nasty. It gets all over you anytime you rub against it. It's a totally different experience. It can be pretty corrosive too, so you have to try and keep it kind of clean, even though it only lasts until the next time it snows.

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Wow, what an inconvenience! But I guess you are used to it already. And you get to enjoy the beautiful changes in the season!
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“For the reminder that even after the rain, there’s always a way to rinse things off and start fresh.”
I like that @silversaver888, we all need a pause, a time to clear our minds… and start again fresh!👍😇😊

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I have a few fancy tech car washes in my town but have yet to try them as my mechanic son take my car to work to give it a charge, tire rotation/change and a wash. The last time I was ever in an automatic car wash was back in my younger Metal days. My friend at the time started this tune then he cranks up the volume.


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Hahaha!
Classical music for... in full volume!
Much !LUV always, sis 🤗🌺❤️
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Car washes cocoons you in a world that's neither here nor there; kind of like a surreal experience shut off from everyone and everything except the actual washing of the car. I totally get what you're saying. Sometimes, it does seem too short!

Thanks for sharing the awesome pics sis! It was like I just went through the carwash myself. !LUV ya much always!🤗😘😍🌹❤️ !LADY !BBH !PIMP !LOLZ

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Well said, sis! I really do welcome the brief experience! I am able to regroup!!! And indeed, it is too short!!!
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Perhaps the car washes should have a loop so that you can go through 2 or more times! That would achieve both a super clean car and a regrouping of our mental states! I'm in! Much love to you sis; hugs and kisses!🤗🌹😘😍 !HBIT !INDEED !HOPE

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the result is awesome, with the different color fo the light, it make the photo result has a different abstract vibes.
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Hahaha! I enjoy getting my car cleaned, @ekavieka! Sometimes they use pink, which is my favorite!
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Those were some pretty shots going through the carwash @silversaver888 !
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Hahaha, the phone was just there, so why not take photos! And I get to express my thoughts!
Thank you, @thebighigg!
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