365 Things to Smile About Day 291. Umbrellas

All my life I have had really white skin.  Because I have ocular albinism, I burn VERY easily.  Then chemo somehow increased that sensitivity!  I didn't think it was possible but apparently chemo drugs take that as a challenge!  At any rate, I now burn through sunscreen.  And my job keeps me outside, rain or shine.  And most of the month of May Richmond has been under a gray, rainy cloud and  I was walking with an umbrella in my hand.

The sun has come out recently for a small appearance this week.  And I still find myself walking with an umbrella!  Lol!  I decided I was tired of getting burnt no matter how much sunscreen I put on.  I wanted to keep my mind on my students, not wondering where there was shade or if I had to stop to put more on.  So I lather up in the morning, and walk my lessons with my students holding a big umbrella between me and the sun!!  I don't care how silly it looks...I would rather be looking silly and 100% focused on my student then not look silly, be distracted and ultimately as red as a tomato!!  So now I am on the lookout for a cool umbrella!  Maybe the parasol that Abby uses in NCIS?  Lol!  If it is big enough!  And ever goes on sale!  Until then...I would love to find a way to make a personalized one!  I have had a phrase bouncing in my head lately that I think would be fun to put on an umbrella..."O & M Takes You Places!"  Give a shout out to my field as I work!

And now I am rambling so I shall close for the evening!!!  Let me know if you find any cool umbrellas!