August 22, 2004

a letter

Dear Whomever is Responsible for the Giving of Skin Cancer,

I put sunscreen on. I did. LOADS. You can ask my friends -- they saw me. They even HELPED me put it in those not so easily reached spots. I applied. I reapplied after frolicking in the water. And now, as I'm radiating enough heat to power my own little substation, I would just like to say that should you feel inclined to take this out on me later, I'm going to be

very
put
out.

Much fear and trepidation,

H

Posted by This Fish at August 22, 2004 10:21 PM
Comments

Are you sunburned, or did something happen? Notwithstanding the "advice-free" zone, if it's sunburn, regular old apple cider vinegar dabbed on with cotton balls helps - Vinegar and pain relievers.

Hope you feel better!

Posted by: lawyerchik1 at August 23, 2004 09:10 AM

Sunblock blocks ultraviolet rays, not heat. You absorbed a lot of heat through your skin. It is better to frolic before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. in the summer to avoid heatstroke. But I give no advice, as you are young, impetuous, and given to doing what you please. The family worries.

Posted by: Michael at August 23, 2004 09:11 AM

OMG take an advil!

Posted by: jen at August 23, 2004 09:33 AM

I once cut up an aloe plant and put it on a sunburn. Oooh, it was the most amazing feeling of coolness. That aloe lotion crap's got nothin' on the real deal.

Posted by: G-Fry at August 23, 2004 12:15 PM

They say we get wiser with age, and this holds true with sun exposure. As a teenie-bopper, I never thought much of the risk. I put on SPF 4-8 so I could get a better tan. Unfortunately, most damage is done by our 20's. So, now at 26, I watch for any skin developments. I wish I had the sense that I had now, putting on SPF 30... This is a lesson a shall teach to my future children!

Posted by: azzy at August 23, 2004 12:50 PM

Do you wonder if you're really giving off heat? Has anyone ever measured that? Because it really does feel like it, doesn't it?

Ah, the natural world. Endlessly fascinating.

Posted by: Michael R at August 23, 2004 02:33 PM

I like the double palm on the cheeks senior photo pose. Excellent!

Posted by: Smitty at August 23, 2004 10:42 PM