Why the memory of this conversation came to me today I will never know. Recently I was with Mr. O and we were talking to another woman who claimed to be paler skinned than me. Well, I always take that as a challenge. No one ever is. I have very pale skin and until a few years ago, I was lighter than my son. After several years of living in California and being exposed to the sun all the time, I’m a bit darker than he is. Well, believe it or not, this woman does have paler skin than me. Even Mr. O was surprised.

All of this reminds me of a previous conversation on bikinis. I need an outside opinion on swimsuits or I will walk out with the same old one-piece that I normally buy. Sales people are worthless. They only want to sell you something, so they will tell you that you look good no matter what. I’ve been thinking that with this improved and toned body from dancing that I should wear a bikini while I still can. I’ve avoided them most of my life because of the large amount of white skin that is exposed. Mr. O dared to suggest tanning. I responded by asking him exactly how I should do that. What does he say? “Sun.” Although it was said with a bit of question mark. Well, since I only sunburn, I think the sun is out. Besides, look at Cate Blanchett and Nicole Kidman who have made pale skin favorable. Yes, I’m that pale. And I have that coloring.

I think I should just show off the beautiful pale skin, even if some people like darker skin. I’ve met so many who just rave over my skin. For too many years, I was subject to comments on the street about reflective legs or being ghostly pale.

So back to swimsuit buying… It’s worse than jean shopping. I had asked for Mr. O’s opinion on a swimsuit. I might actually have to drag him out shopping. He owes me. I’ve been to the hardware store with him. All I have to to say is “Oh. My. God!” I’m thankful that it wasn’t Fry’s. Now, I love electronics stores to a point. I actually make my son crazy looking at TVs and all the other latest gadgets. but I can only take so much of these stores, especially if you have to start looking at computer parts. Boy, somehow I got off track again. Frankly, I’d rather shop for electronics than try on a swimsuit any day.