I did not go through the water challenge for an entire week successfully, but I attempted. I had strategies of filling up my water bottle any chance I got, I used the bathroom before and after my classes and I would shower in the afternoons before dinner. The experience was, despite how short it was, made me more conscience of water accessibility and how much water I used. When I would brush my teeth or wash my face or shower, I would turn off the faucet to brush or lather. It made me more mindful about wasting. The hardest part for me was going out in order to wash for prayer 5 times a day. This was pretty inconvenient, especially when I needed to wash for prayer at 5 in the morning.
Overall, I think the point of this challenge is very meaningful. We got a little taste of what it's like to ration and get access to water in developing countries. My experience barely scratched the surface of what most people around the world deal with, but it gave me a couple of insights I wouldn't have had before. The plenty of water we can access in convenient places is truly a luxury.
Overall, I think the point of this challenge is very meaningful. We got a little taste of what it's like to ration and get access to water in developing countries. My experience barely scratched the surface of what most people around the world deal with, but it gave me a couple of insights I wouldn't have had before. The plenty of water we can access in convenient places is truly a luxury.
