How I did it: I went to a pool party with my son. I thought I would sit under the trees with the other dads and talk. However, it was in the 90's and we all went into the pool. I thought that I should not get sunscreen in someones, so I did not apply any after taking off my shirt.

Strangely, my bald head did not get burnt, but my shoulders did. I think that might be a sign that my head is getting too much sun this summer.

Luckily, it's not a bad burn. It's uncomfortable when I wear a seat-belt (I'm allowed to go without one if I'm in the backseat). It's starting to get itchy a week later, but it's just starting to itch.

Lessons & tips: My co-worker called me a fool. She said that I should worry about myself first, and their pool second.

As a skin cancer survivor, I know better. I usually keep my pasty white skin all year long.

I did have sun screen with me. You should keep some in your car. I have a bottle at work, and a bottle at home. Get the good stuff - 45 SPF.

Resources: Pool

Hot sun

Foolhardiness

Cold showers

Aloe vera

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Jul 23, 2010, 05:54AM PDT | 3 comments | 1 cheer