Happy Friday, everyone! It is' the beginning of a very relaxed weekend for me, and a busy week after, but let's just focus on the up-and-happenin' of today. During the Summer months, people travel and visit everywhere, and that includes amusement parks. The bright days, the sound of happy people, and the smell of delicious funnel cakes is enough to get me to go. Well, mainly the funnel cakes... *returning back to the present* Put together below, I thought I would just share some of my amusement park essentials that I always bring when I go to a park.

1. Non-denim shorts, These are a must-have considering that if you get on water rides (or anything that will get you wet), you do not want to be stuck wadding around with sticky, heavy jean shorts on. That absolutely sucks, and I learned it the heard way *grimace*. Trust me. Or, if you want to wear jean shorts, at least wear a swim suit underneath and swap your denim shorts out for non-denim ones once you are ready to get on a water ride.

2. Swim Suit, If you really want to get on a water ride, I highly recommend having a swim suit.  It is not dire, but it would be nice to not have to walk around in dripping wet clothes. So, this is my must have. I always wear one underneath my clothes because I refuse to change at an amusement park - have you seen the bathrooms?


3. Sunscreen (SPF 100+ for me), Sunscreen is used to protect your skin. It helps you not get skin cancer. And, it also helps prevent sun burns. So, I really do not understand how people decide to not use it, but that's their skin, their lives. I, for one, must have it. I have never had a sun burn before, and I do not plan to get it. And after much research for sunscreen that helps prevent you from tanning a lot (because I am dark skinned and I hate tanning), I found out that SPF 100+ can really help that.


4. Sandals, If you share my distaste about wearing gym shoes for a long period of time, then you should understand why I need to have sandals at an amusement park. Yeah, sure, it better known to wear gym shoes when you will be walking for a long time, but that actually irritates me and my feet. Sandals are my preference. They are very comfortable and allow my feet to breathe.
5.) Water, This is an essential.  Out of everything on this list, you need to have water. You can buy it at the park (no thanks, too expensive for a bottle of water), or you can choose to bring your own. It is necessary to stay hydrated at a park! If you do not, you will not have any fun, and you will most likely pass out.