Adulthood

Lifeguard Rant

Everyone that has been to a pool or beach has experienced the evil person in red that is always telling people to stop running, no chicken fights – Telling people to follow the rules that keep them from having fun. Well it works both ways and I have some information from behind the scenes. I lifeguard at a country club pool facility on the weekends and let me tell you, I have to enforce and follow rules that are not my idea of a good time.

1. At my pool, I am not allowed to use a whistle to get the attention of rule-breaking patrons; I have to scream over splashing, laughing, and crying to get someone’s attention. Why can’t a use a whistle? “Because it distracts the tennis players that are serving at the courts by the pool.” God forbid we stop a child from running and smacking their head on the pavement because someone is going to hit their serve into the net.

2. No jumping. Our pool has an eight-food depth and people can’t jump. Why? No idea. I am a 22 year old telling a 65 year-old man to not jump in the pool and when he asks “why?” I honestly have nothing to say because some rules are stupid. Yes, I said it. Some rules are stupid and the lifeguard has to enforce them anyway.

3. Pool Breaks. This is something parents always ask me about because they think their child is some kind of Olympic swimmer. We do a 10-minute pool break every hour. Why? Because kids are crazy. They will stay in the pool for 8 hours holding their breath as long as possible, horse playing, not eating or rehydrating, not using sun block, or not using the bathroom. This is a recipe for children passing out, feces in the pool (the worst part of my job), and bawling tears (the worst pool experience for everyone trying to relax, that I have to mediate).

So for those of you that hate on the strict lifeguards. Yes, some of the rules are dumb but it isn’t our fault. Instead of complaining to us or trying to break a rule when we aren’t looking, just bring your concerns to management. In the end, they are trying to run a business and they will appreciate your negative feedback more than the lifeguards trying to make a buck.

I really need to take advantage of my free park passes asap.

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Graduating college, driving across the country, moving to a new place, and I am finally starting on my professional endeavors.  Today begins my first full week as an intern at Ballantines Public Relations. I battled through dreaded Los Angeles traffic this morning to my internship in a boutique PR firm. 

Everyone that I work under seems to be very friendly and helpful; I can already tell I am going to be getting valid and professional experience to assist me in my future career. Today I get to talk to a client about their social-media initiatives. I am so excited to begin my professional life and see where these experiences are going to take me. 

After visiting St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Lisl and I stopped by a restaurant called, Alcinia’s. We heard about it from Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives on the food network. We were welcomed at the door with a giant kiss on each of our foreheads by BJ the chef, who has a big southern personality. I can’t wait to see what is in store for our stomachs as we venture from Dallas to Colorado in the morning.

We stopped for gas. Look at what the meter had to say. Its a good sign?

Today marks the beginning of my post-college life. Today, my friend, Lisl and i have embarked on a road trip to Southern California from our JMU lives in Virginia.

So far, we have fought traffic, rain, and gross bathrooms to reach Nashville, TN. Adventures await as we continue on our trek in the mini cooper.

Be sure to check back and read more about our experiences.

thesocialshaker:

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thesocialshaker:

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