IAMBRIGITTE

If there's one household chore I love doing, it would be washing the dishes.   Weird, but I find it therapeutic and relaxing especially when I'm bothered or when I need to decide about something.  Maybe it's the feeling of the water running through my hands, or probably the bubbles (I love playing with bubbles when I was a kid), or perhaps the satisfaction I get when I'm able to get the dirt out of the dishes.  I remember when I would ask our help to let me wash the dishes instead, and dear Mom would freak out and ask why on earth am I washing the dishes. LOL.  Too bad, I don't get to wash as much dishes here in Manila as when I'm back home in the province. But in as much as I love washing the dishes, I hate what happens after.  My hands will itch like crazy.  Yes, I am allergic to some soaps and detergents.  My hands will get really dry, and I won't be able to stop myself from scratching so I end up having nasty rashes. I've tried a lot of di...