I pace my bedroom floor and stop before the full length mirror. "Why would anyone want to wear something like this for anything other than a pool party?" I look at the flamingo floatie sitting on my hips, then at my neon green bathing suit and jean shorts; I just shake my head "How did I even get here?". 

Then I recall the night before with some of my close friends; my best friend in particular when she jokingly tells me to wear a neon bathing suit with shorts and a float. But my brain doesn't believe in jokes and takes this with complete seriousness. 

Turns out that the only floatie in this house is the pink flamingo one that currently sitting on my hips as I scramble together the last things before heading to brunch with these same friends.