saving..

i wake up having to confront my hostel wingmates, by checking on them, everytime, they turn on that wash basin tap. i first found it funny that they, like the majority of us, got so used to the rhythmic background of water landing on ceramic, that they ablutions seem incomplete without it. 

not funny when you consider this - try using a mug (i use a CUP, n that's sufficient) and see the difference. u'll know how much had been wasted all these years of your life, while you tried to rub the sleep off your eyes.

as it goes without saying, use the same sense while washing your face, or even while having a bath - fill in a rational amount of water into a bucket, instead of the insanely luxurious shower, that pours out more than 3 bucketsfull! and the flush in the toilet! if it's too big a tank, use the bucket, sanely. 

also check these links for efficient ways to save water at home ---> http://www.eartheasy.com/live_water_saving.htm

http://www.danville-va.gov/page.asp?menuid=2820&sub1menuid=3385&sub2menuid=10730&sub3menuid=3861

again, make saving your mantra in whatever you choose to do, that concerns the nature.. you'll appreciate yourself for your deeds :)

apart from following thus, pass on the message..that's when you, as a responsible earthling, have truly done your job!