To my fellow lifeguards, I know your thoughts are always wandering up on the stand just like mine. Here are a few things I know we are all thinking.

1. Why are you running?

Like why do you have to do that? It is slippery and I am 100% sure you heard us tell three other kids not to run either.

2. Yes, a jog is still a run..

We see you. Trying to be sneaking and skip or jog. Nope, you have to walk.

3. Why am I getting splashed when I am on an elevated surface?

People are playing practically under your lifeguard stand. First off, why is that a good spot? Second, I shouldn't be getting splashed unless it's 101 degrees.

4. I wonder how long I can keep the country radio on until the residents complain.

5. Getting the vacuum out and setting it by the pool is the same thing as actually vacuuming, right?

6. I should be allowed to eat up here.

Yep, I am just going to put a snack in my fanny pack next rotation.

7. Twirling my whistle not only looks cool, but is actually a great way to pass the time while looking like a boss.

8. I have never loved a rumble of thunder more.

30 minutes!! 30 minutes people!

9. I think that was thunder, maybe just the trashman.. Oh well.

10. Never have I been more thankful for sunglasses

Not only do they block the sun, but they allow the swimmers to not know where exactly you are looking.

11. There goes my water bottle off the stand.

When do I not drop things from the stand, let's be honest.

12. Are in-services really necessary??

13. Why does my lifeguard tan never go away?

Like never. I think I will have it in my wedding pictures. Actually, I know I will have it in my wedding pictures.