Going into Summer, everybody is patiently waiting for the first hot day to hit the beach. We have been waiting all year to not have any responsibilities, and nothing says freedom like sitting in the sand. As great as the beach is, there is a lot of room for error, especially when we're all rusty after not having been for so long. The first day is the worst trip of the year, for so many reasons.

1. The sunburn

It's been a year since most of your body has seen the light of day, and the only sunscreen you have is the last bit left over from last season. You overestimate your skins abilities, and by the end of your day, you are an actual tomato. The next three days consist of painful showers and peeling skin.

2. Nothing about the ocean is swimmable

This early in the season, the water is literally painful to stand in. All you want is pretty beach waves, which means you have to get your hair under the water, but somewhere along the way, you lose all feeling below the waist.

3. Everyone else had the same idea

Since it's the first nice Summer day, everyone and their mother is at the beach. You see the people from school you don't like, your old boss, the family you used to nanny for, and the freaking President of the United States.

4. Nothing is open

The first beach day typically happens prior to Memorial Day, which means none of the beaches are "open for business" yet. Until that long weekend, no slushies, no water, and absolutely no bathrooms.

5. The summer bod just ain't ready

You probably just started working on your summer bod three weeks ago because you just realized how fast Summer is coming. This means it sure as heck isn't ready, and you really just have to embrace the bikini. No flash photography, please.

6. All the sand

As careful as you are, the sand will find its way into your bathing suit, your bags, your car, and your lunch. This sand will then find it's way into your bed, sneakers, and laundry, and you probably won't completely get rid of it until this very day next year.