Recently, I was personally victimized by the sun. Granted, it was my fault for not reapplying sunscreen, but I'm still not OK with how badly I was burned last week while I was merely trying to enjoy the day. This is the worst sunburn I've ever had. Not cool, sun. Not cool.
In order to share my experience and also help others know how important it is to wear sunscreen, especially if you're a redhead like I am, here is a list of reasons why you don't want to experience the worst pain I've ever experienced.
1. You're in pain.
I currently can't touch my hands above my head without wanting to cry.
2. It's so noticeable.
"Oh my gosh, you're sunburned!" Yes, I know. I've looked in a mirror.
3. Can't forget about blisters and peeling.
So gross. I know. Ew.
4. Every daily task is impossible.
RIP me while taking showers and laying in bed.
5. Recovery time could be days, or it could be weeks.
I'm trying to prepare myself for the next few days of continued pain.
6. One good day without sunscreen leads to regret and agony for the next several days, at least.
Lots of regret.
7. People are afraid to touch you because they don't want to hurt you.
No, really, it doesn't hurt if you touch my arm. But don't touch my shoulders unless you want to see me cry.
8. You can't reach that box of macaroni on the top shelf in your kitchen, so you don't eat lunch.
I'm still hungry.
9. Your own clothes turn against you.
I hate T-shirts, and they hate me.
10. They inhibit interactions with dogs, cats and small children because they have claws and nails and can hurt you without knowing it.
I know this first hand because a baby scratched my sunburned nose recently and that sucked.
11. People underestimate how much you're actually hurting.
If I can't raise my hands above my head, then I definitely can't go get the TV remote. Can you please change the channel to Food Network for me?
12. They make work 1,000 times worse.
I hope no one asks me to carry something heavy for them.
13. Vacations are ruined.
(Except my occasion wasn't really a vacation.)
14. Families are divided.
Nobody would get the TV remote for me.
15. Life is just 1,000 times worse.
16. Everything falls into a downward spiral.
17. What even is comfort anymore?
18. For real, I'm probably dying.
19. Someone send help.
20. Don't be dumb if your skin is sensitive. Learn from my mistake.
It's summer. Be smart, you guys.
