burnt ends

Currently listening to: NO – Meghan Trainor Thank you in advance, I don’t wanna dance (nope)I don’t need your hands all over me (no, no)If I want a man, then I’ma get a manBut it’s never my priority (hey)I was in my zone, before you came alongDon’t want you to take this personalBlah, blah, blahI be like nah to the ah to the, no, no, no

What is troubling you the most at this moment?

Prompt snagged from: TCMC Right now, the thing troubling me the most is the fact that my body feels like it’s on fire. Every movement is a reminder of how sunburnt I am—putting on my backpack? Agony. Wearing clothes? Pure torture.

My skin is peeling like a snake shedding its old self, and while I’m hoping it all fades into a nice, some what even tan, right now I just feel like a crispy overcooked pork belly. I’ve been slathering on creams and aloe like my life depends on it, but honestly, can I just walk around naked until this all heals? Every single fabric, no matter how soft, feels like sandpaper against my skin—itchy and painful all at once.

Since I wore three different bathing suits, I had three different tan lines. It’s not the vibe. Ugh.

Thankfully, my hat and sunglasses saved my face, but the rest of my body? Absolutely betrayed. The sun really did me dirty this time.

What I really don’t get is how I used to tan so effortlessly when I was younger. Whenever I was outside for hours, my skin would just soak it up beautifully. Now? Give me ten minutes, and I’m out here looking like a burnt rotisserie chicken. It’s like the sun hates my little guts. Le sigh. And, side note—yes, my hair is naturally wavy.


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19 responses to “burnt ends”

  1. Info-Man Avatar

    Oh , get well soon , btw your sunburn looks painful 😖…..

    1. justrojie Avatar

      😩 it’s def not the vibe

      1. Info-Man Avatar

        That’s sad 😞

        1. justrojie Avatar

          i’ll know better next time!

  2. Laura Avatar

    I feel like the skin changes every several years or something like that. I used to be able to tan really well when I was younger – not anymore 🤣 I hate that multiple tan lines look too ahhh

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Yeah the skin does change, hormones, depleted ozone layer, more intense uv rays, reduced melanin production as we age and also thinner skin 😭 I guess I’m destined to stay pasty now 😆

  3. Violet Lentz Avatar

    I am betting the difference in your tanning ability it is in the lotions you use- I do not mean the SPF type I mean the skin softeners. I bet you weren’t using them in your youth and the chemical balance is different now. Just my guess.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      That’s also possible too!!

  4. Nicholas K F Matte Avatar

    Hi hi Rojie!!!😄 When I was maybe four my back burned so bad I had bubbles on my back, then it became all freckled after. Nice pics!!! The boat ride when young hey? Ya! We had a Runabout for a bit, really nice boat.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      If it blistered it’s more likely you had second degree burns from the sun. Yeah, we used to go camping and go canoe riding and such

  5. April Avatar

    oh gawd! 🥺 I hope you cool down soon… 🤞

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Me toooo!

  6. Maddie Cochere Avatar

    My skin is fair, and I’ve had many a painful sunburn, so I can commiserate with you. Did your sunblock not work? Or was the burn because of being in the water? Was your resort close to the equator? (The Maldives are LONG!)

    1. justrojie Avatar

      the resort was super close to the equator and the sunblock apparently did not work, supposedly it was to work underwater too but well… there you go.

  7. ibarynt Avatar

    That bad sunburnt? Hope it heals soon.
    The downside of tropical paradise.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      😆 it was worth it but if I go again I’ll make sure to bring mine again in a smaller tube

      1. ibarynt Avatar

        Damn airport rules.

        1. justrojie Avatar

          shake fists

  8. noga noga Avatar

    🤗🙏🏻💞

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