I lived in a tent for two years to save money – I showered outside even in 35 degrees, people say it’s ‘beyond insane’ | The Sun
A MOM has left people shocked with how she showered during the two years that she spent living in a tent.
Christine (@appaloosamama) opted to live in a bell tent after quitting her full-time job to gain the freedom to focus on growing her own business.
Over 386,000 people have been following her journey on TikTok from tent dweller to getting married and moving into a house with her husband.
She shared a video showing how she would shower while living outdoors after being flooded with questions about her lifestyle.
Christine said: “Well since my tent does not have a bathroom and since my town is far too small to have any kind of gym or public shower, not that I would be interested in using those anyways, I just shower outside.
“I use this rechargeable water pump and fill a five-gallon bucket with water that I previously heated on our wood stove.
“I did have an extra pot of water outside on this particular day because I washed my hair and I always need a little extra water for that.
“It was 35 degrees outside which sounds cold but the sun was out and there was no wind. That does make a big difference.
“When you have hot water running down your body you really don’t feel the cold at all anyway.”
Showing her dog, Christine added: “I’m also always in good company while showering outside.”
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Viewers were amazed by Christine’s lifestyle but admitted they wouldn’t want to do it themselves.
One person wrote: “This is beyond insane! I can’t!”
Another commented: “I never thought I would be so intrigued wow. What a way to be at one with nature.”
A third said: “If I had to go through so much trouble, I would probably go days on end without bathing.”
A fourth added: “I would be so nervous being naked outside like that.”
Christine admitted that she was “emotional” when she took down her tent for the last time to start her new way of living.
She said: “This tent means a lot to me, I embarked on a journey many would not.
“I learned a lot about myself, I learned just how strong I really was and I learned how to do a lot of things alone simply because I had no choice.
“I healed a lot. Being alone in the quietness of nature can do wonders for one’s soul.
“When I set out on this journey I took a huge leap of faith. I decided to quit my full-time job and focus on growing my own business.
“Living simply like this allowed me to live on much less, giving me the freedom to pursue this option.
“I put my head down, I learned all I could and after two plus years of hard work and dedication and saving here I am moving out of my tent.
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“I have worked so hard for this day to happen and this journey was worth it.
“I can do hard things and I can accomplish the things that I set out to do. This is only the beginning.”
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