Friday evening…around 5 PM. Not being especially adept at the fine art of sun-worshipping, on Wednesday I allowed myself to get an all-over lobster tan. The harsh Hawai‘i sun did bad things to my alabaster skin.
Ow. Owie! When does the hurting stop?
I discovered that waterproof sunscreen…really…isn’t, and constant reapplication is necessary. Live and learn.
For the last two and a half days, the simplest of tasks, such as dressing myself, have been a significant and time-consuming challenge.
It feels much better than it did yesterday. At least the conference started on Thursday and lasts until Saturday, so I am indoors most of the day. After the conference, though, I would really love to fully enjoy the north shore of O‘ahu, but I imagine I will have to remain in a long-sleeved shirt if my body is still too sore.
I just hope it doesn’t rain our last three days here as forecasted.
rub down w/ aloe! or, if you don’t have anything aloe, at least use A LOT of lotion.
Get a really thick lotion and put a 1/4” layer on your burn. Let it soak in and then repeat at least twice. Eventually, the extreme hydration will help you to feel less uncomfortable. Oh, yes, and you might want to take some Tylenol, too (helps with any inflammation plus the pain).
Ugh, brings back memories of my childhood. I learned the hardway to always use a VERY high SPF and reapply constantly. I burn far too easily and it never turns to a tan. I hope you’re feeling better and enjoying your time there!
hey, i see that you have a claddagh ring. i was wondering if wearing the ring on your left hand, to signify that you’re taken should the crown be pointing towards the nail? please let me know, i’m desperate
thanks so much, claddagh confused
Thanks, everyone. The pain had subsided enough by that Saturday for me to go swimming at Waimea Bay on the north shore of O‘ahu.
My big mistake was not reapplying the sunblock every couple of hours.
Since Wednesday (has it been a week???), I have been slathering my body with both Solarcaine with aloe and Maui Babe After Browning Lotion.
Now I’m just itchy and shedding.
Jen, with the Claddagh ring, the exact symbolism seems to vary, but to show that you are taken, the crown should point toward your fingernail and the heart point toward the wrist. Left hand seems to indicate more seriousness than the right hand. One site found via a Google search even said the left hand indicated marriage, while another just said it signified love requited.