Camping?

Well I camped for two days and one night with my family and have decided it's not my cup of tea. I tried to remember the last time I camped and realized it's probably been 10 years. I think there's a reason for that! First, I forget that being outside means there's bugs everywhere. I HATE bugs. I hate bees and spiders and all things that buzz and crawl. And of course they were buzzing around me the entire time! My family would burst into laughter each time I jumped out of my seat and ran away from a horsefly/bee/whatever was buzzing close to my ear. Even my 5 year old niece, Jacey, said something like "Annie has bug issues." Second, I hate summer. Why would anyone want to camp in the summer? It was soooo hot and humid the entire time, I never stopped sweating. The second day we went swimming and I could barely get my bathing suit on - I had to inch it up my body because it was so hot (the weather, of course). Third, I don't even own the correct clothing to wear on a camping trip! I got out to the campground and realized I didn't bring any tennishoes, so we had to go hiking on paved trails to accomodate me and my gladiator sandals. I have one pair of shorts, which I made from an old pair of jeans, and my sister says, "Don't you have any jersey shorts or something cooler than that?" I thought about it and the answer is no. I don't buy jersey shorts. I buy platforms and dresses. I did, however, buy a tank top so that I wouldn't totally die in the heat and I did wear it yesterday! We went to the pool yesterday, and even after I bathed myself in sun block I got a sunburn. I don't understand why we label it "sunblock" if it won't block the sun! So today I had to wear the softest things I own because my shoulders and chest got burnt! Geesh. You'd think by now I could successfully stay out in the sun.

In other news, I have made the decision to buy a swimsuit online. I have not decided which one to buy - there are a few I've been looking at. Here's one:

This is the "Marilyn" suit in pink (look at all the rouching!!!! it's everywhere!) from pinupgirlclothing.com . Isn't it beautiful? ModCloth also has a nice variety of swimsuits, this is my favorite, although it is totally out of my price range:

Here's a fun skirted swimsuit from unique-vintage.com - another suit full of rouching.

My heart desires as much rouching and ruffles as possible. Although I wouldn't mind finding a swimsuit with sleeves - apparently my skin needs all the protection it can get!