Sophie’s Suggestions #3

Hello everyone! Welcome back to Sophie’s Suggestions! I don’t have too many suggestions for this month, but regardless, they are very important and should be taken into consideration.

My first suggestion originated a few weeks ago. After coming back from vacation, I learned how to tan the hard way. I didn’t put on any sunscreen the first day because I was stupid. Then, I had a sunburn for the first three days and it was not pleasurable, especially since it was the first actual/noticeable sunburn I’ve ever had. So basically, I was out in the sun looking like a shriveled beet for two days. Not a fun experience. Then, without caring for a tan, after my burn faded by going through a whole bottle of aloe vera (literally) in two days, I went out to the pool and caked on sunscreen. And I realized that I got a tan! I continued to put sunscreen on, not as much as the first day, for the rest of the vacation, and I didn’t get burnt, but I still got tanned! I have no idea about the science of this, but I think it’s SO cool! Lesson: Don’t be dumb like I was and put on sunscreen even if you want to tan, because you will tan without burning!

My second suggestion is just a friendly reminder; do not procrastinate. It doesn’t get you anywhere. I learned the hard way.

I hope that you guys enjoyed the short advice column and take my lessons into consideration!