If there is someone who should truly stay out of the sun, I realize it is me.
My Mom is covered in skin cancer, going every 3 months to have spots cut out of her. She has scars, large indentions, and abnormalities on the surface of her skin now due to all the removal.
My oldest brother just found out recently he too has skin cancer. He is 5 years older than myself.
Both of them have spent years in the sun. My Mom who always loved basking in the sun for many years is now paying the price. My brother, who spent many many years in the special forces spending much of his time out in the sun also is paying the price.
I realize everytime I lay on that river, enjoying the sun, the tan, and all the feelings I receive from that sun's warmth, I too possibly will pay that price.
Actually I did start using sunscreen last year and don't ever tan my face anymore. Unfortunately I cannot seem to stear clear of tanning the rest of my body.
I will have to try this coke just to see if it works (on my legs/arms). Then *laughing* change over to sunscreen.
In the warmer months I spend hours upon hours outside, I love it. It's my therapy. But I do honestly think about the affects the sun has and try to be responsible sometimes.
Well heck...Look at my avator. I have my hat on sheilding my face from the sun. See, I do try. LOL
