Ah, it's summertime again. It's the time of year that includes vacations, beach trips, and getting tan. Well, for some of us. For those who are like me, summer is more of an inconvenient. Being a pale person definitely has its struggles.

1. Hey look! It's Casper!

Haha, very funny (said in a sarcastic tone). I've been called Casper so many times that I'm just immune to it. If you are going to make fun of my "whiteness" find another name to make it at least interesting.

2. You need to get outside.

Again, I've heard this so many times. I love to spend time outside and I try to get outside when I can. No matter what happens, I will still end up just as white as I was at the beginning of the summer.

3. Sunscreen and I do not get along.

I could apply sunscreen every hour and yet it still doesn't manage to work. Even if it's over 70 SPF, it still won't work.

4. Tanning does nothing.

I've tried so many times to tan, but nothing ever happens. If anything, I get burned and not tan. I've given it because I have better things to do with my life.

5. Burn baby, burn.

Between sunscreen not working and attempting to tan, I always end up burned. I'm either pale or burned. There is no in-between.

6. Awkward "tan" lines.

Yeah, I don't get tan, but when I get burned I get the most awkward lines. Not to mention I will have these burn-lines for quite some time, but then they just go away. They don't even turn into a tan like normal people.

7. Random burns in random places.

Sometimes being outside for only a half hour will burn you. I can't tell you how many times I have gotten burned and in random places. Anywhere from my scalp (where my hair is parted) to my ears, and to my feet can get burned. It's like a guessing game.

8. Sunburns aren't limited to the summer.

I enjoy skiing, but I will still get sunburned on my face. Anytime there is sun, I will get burned.

9. There is never the "perfect" lighting for pictures.

It could be cloudy outside and you still manage to look like a white blurry blob in a picture. And don't even get me started on the flash. I permanently turned mine off the moment I got my phone.

10. Foundation isn't even a thing for you.

There will never be a foundation to match that pale skin. Even if you get the lightest color it still looks orange on you. I love that product lines are providing lots of shades for all different skin colors, but how about ya help your pale girl out?

11. Blushing

Yep. Embarrassment is the worst thing in the world, but when you are pale it makes it 1000x more embarrassing because there is no way to hide even the slightest of blushing.

12. People think you're sick.

No, I do not "look a little pale today." That is how I look every day so don't let my complexion be the sole indicator if I look sick.

13. Tanning beds/spray tans are a no go.

Again, too pale and will turn out like an Oompa Loompa.

14. Bruises

If you are like me, you mysteriously get a bunch of random bruises. Even if you are sitting on the couch all day! But the worst part is that being so pale makes even the smallest of bruises look like you just got tackled by a 200-pound lineman.

15. You are the experimental control group of your friends/family.

No need to worry. My skin color won't change so when you start to get tan you compare your arm to mine and do that numerous times throughout the summer so you can see how your tan is progressing. I cannot tell you how many times my brother already stuck his arm next to mine and said, "look at my tan!"

Although it sucks to be a pale person muddling through summer, there are some pros to it. I've never have terrible farmer's tans, and I never have to worry about a bad looking tan before a big event. Since you can't tan, you are actually healthier by avoiding dangerous UV rays that increase your risk of cancer and wrinkles.