Everyone loves a nice relaxing day at the beach. You can catch some rays, swim, eat and get some exercise. But all those fun things come with consequences. We never want to admit the not so wonderful stuff about the beach, because then what? There is no place to go on a Saturday during the summer.
Here are the truths we don’t want to admit to ourselves about the beach.
1. Even though you don't want to admit it, you WILL get sunburned!
So put on some sun block because the red lobster look is not in this summer. We only have one body and we need to protect it.
2. There is no way to avoid sand in your food.
No matter if you keep your food in a cooler or in your beach bag, somehow, there will always be sand in your sandwich. We just have to accept the crunchy feeling in between our teeth.
3. Seagulls will attack you for turkey club.
There is no way around the vultures at the beach. They are hungry, and they want your food. If you have to look like a lunatic and wave your arms and scream, so be it. You deserve that sandy turkey club sandwich.
4. Watch out for anything moving in the ocean.
Shark week is real people! If there is shark sighting, stay out of the water and wait until the lifeguards tell you it is safe.
5. It is inevitable, you will have seaweed in your bathing suit.
No matter if you are up to your ankles in the water or up to your neck, you will find your very own coral reef in your yellow polka dot bikini. Seaweed seems to think its second home is your swimsuit.
6. Boogie Boarders are the enemy.
Boogie Boarders have no mercy. After you get tumbled over by a wave the last thing you want is to get smacked in the nose by a Boogie Boarder. It's not fun to have a bloody nose in the ocean (please refer to No. 4). Make sure you stay in the designated swimming area so no accidents occur.
Now that we have admitted the not-so-great stuff about the beach, we can continue to turn a blind eye to it, sit back, relax and enjoy the sun!
