Summer's here!
I just took a quick walk down Bermondsey St with a coffee and it's like there was an explosion in a shorts and vest store. If you've never been to my manor before then you may not know that it's an area favoured by the beautiful young (and older) men of the city. The street itself is peppered with trendy bars, restaurants and coffee shops so you had the option of a modern day Austen style promenade, and there's also Tanner St park so if all that has tired you out you can always flop down on the grass and take your shirt off. I have a feeling a few of those there today had their shirts off in Vauxhall earlier..
And to top it all off there are tennis courts too so you can feel like you've done a little exercise by watching others do it.
I, on the other hand, have been working the colonial look, with my khaki chinos, floaty linen shirt and straw hat. Sir Michael is my inspiration.
So much for all the Burkman Bros. and Scotch and Soda that I invested in earlier this year...
But onto the more serious matters. Reading all the material about my condition i'm told that I should avoid direct sunlight because I will be very sensitive to it during my treatment and for a while afterwards. In my usual way I have been questioning this given the mini heatwave that has we are about to enjoy.
What does 'more sensitive' mean?
I just took a quick walk down Bermondsey St with a coffee and it's like there was an explosion in a shorts and vest store. If you've never been to my manor before then you may not know that it's an area favoured by the beautiful young (and older) men of the city. The street itself is peppered with trendy bars, restaurants and coffee shops so you had the option of a modern day Austen style promenade, and there's also Tanner St park so if all that has tired you out you can always flop down on the grass and take your shirt off. I have a feeling a few of those there today had their shirts off in Vauxhall earlier..
And to top it all off there are tennis courts too so you can feel like you've done a little exercise by watching others do it.
I, on the other hand, have been working the colonial look, with my khaki chinos, floaty linen shirt and straw hat. Sir Michael is my inspiration.
So much for all the Burkman Bros. and Scotch and Soda that I invested in earlier this year...
But onto the more serious matters. Reading all the material about my condition i'm told that I should avoid direct sunlight because I will be very sensitive to it during my treatment and for a while afterwards. In my usual way I have been questioning this given the mini heatwave that has we are about to enjoy.
What does 'more sensitive' mean?
- Can I go out with factor 50 all over me or is my skin more sensitive despite this?
- What are the effects if I accidentally forget to spf my arms and roll my sleeves up?
- Is it just sensitivity and burning or is there increased risk of melanomas?
- Does this mean absolutely no sun at all?
Well here's an answer I prepared earlier. Vitamin D is still very important so I shouldn't be holing myself up indoors all day, but I should be treating myself a little like you would a good glass of sauvignon at a picnic. Leaving it in direct sunlight is not going to do it any good so make sure it's in the shade (but not for too long as it's still going to get warm) and it should be ok.
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