pretty in RED

After complaining about my lack of tan, an opportunity presented it’s self for me to go to the beach this past week. In the midst of laying in the sun, (with 30 SPF – no skin cancer for me), reading the latest issue of Marie Claire, and napping, I somehow found the time to people watch. Observing the enormous amounts of fellow beach goers I began placing people in categories. (Probably one of my favorite things to do- people watch). And yes, I guess that you could call this stereotyping,categorizing people, but since stereotyping has such a negative connotation associated with it, I would much rather state that the following are just some of my observations. Wondering what category you fall into? Read on to find out!

Angela’s Beach Goers Observations-

The Skanks- this category covers a broad range of people, (both male and female). This is for anyone who is sporting a bathing suit that is on the small side. This could be a tiny string bikini or a banana hammock. The person can be skinny and trying to look sexy, or big and trying to look beautiful. Either way, most people on the beach would rather the person cover up… no one needs to see that much.
The Soccer Moms- you’ve seen them coming down the beach, with their umbrellas, play pens, sand toys, strollers, coolers, tents, beach chairs, blankets, towels, sun block, and oh yeah any where from 1 to 100 screaming children. As they approach all one can do is pray that they don’t set up camp near you.
The Athletes- volleyball, wiffle ball, frisbee, football, bocci… these people are not at the beach to work on their tan.
Way To Old- as much as I love to give credit to the older generations for coming out and enjoying the sun and the surf, there just comes a time in every persons life when it’s ok to put away the bathing suit you wore when you were in high school.
Way To Tan- the people who look as if their skin is made out of leather. I don’t really know what to say about these people, because when I see them all I can do is stare and wonder if they have ever heard of sun block.
Big and Beautiful- the people who have more to love, and aren’t afraid to show it off. That takes confidence.
Sleepers- yes I tend to fall in this category, the people who travel hours just to lay on the sand and sleep. Occasionally waking up to switch sides.
I’m To Sexy- probably the most annoying people that can be found ocean side. The people who come to the beach with their hair perfect, all oiled up and patrol the beach like they own it. Most of the time these people are men sporting Oaklies or Aviator sunglasses.