1. Noticing discoloration anywhere else because your skin is the purest white to compare to.

At least there's always a reference on hand.

2. When you inevitably attempt to use fake tanner and it fails miserably.

Who seriously has time to reapply every two to three days?

3. Going outside on the first sunny day of spring.

Kind of like how the Wicked Witch of the West acts when she gets splashed by water.

4. Dealing with the inevitable jokes your friends will make.

At least sunscreen will be your friend.

5. Accepting this and eventually just making fun of yourself.

If you can't laugh at yourself, what can you laugh at?

6. Not to mention embracing your hidden talent as a chameleon.

Just be sure to bring a brightly colored towel so no one trips over you.

7. After all, you do shed like a reptile

Peeling is usually a good thing, though, because you don't have that awkward tan line anymore.

8. Knowing that each of us has had one great "burn" in our lives.

Aloe gel was our savior at one point or another.

9. Seeing other people with pale skin pull off looks that you've never even dreamt of because of how light you are.

It's okay, I really don't mind looking like the crypt keeper all of the time.

10. Feeling like your skin is pretty much translucent.

That makes me mythical like a unicorn, right?

11. Losing all faith when the lightest shade of makeup sold is still too dark.

Maybe white out paint will do the trick?

12. Knowing that nothing "nude" will actually blend in with your skin.

You'd probably just be better off in white.

13. Saving money on Halloween makeup because you practically glow in the dark already.

At least there are plenty of last minute costumes for you to fall back on.

14. Even if you could, you doubt if you'd really want to get tan anyway.

Shine like the pale, glowing star you are!