The Pool

I don't know about all you wonder women out there, but this one is HOT. And I'm not talkin' looks. The August heat wave has hit with full force, and seems is here to stay. There are a few ways to beat the heat: A/C (bad for the ozone), fans (just wish it was A/C), the beach (good looking people, sand gets everywhere...) or the pool. This wonder woman goes for the pool.

I choose the pool for a number of reasons:

1) Least amount of effort-If you have the option of a pool it's usually within walking distance, in your backyard, or at a friend's place. I've never heard of anyone who 'had to drive a bit' to get to the pool. It just doesn't happen. And when it's a BILLION degrees outside, the least amount of distance between you and some cool turquoise water is the most obvious choice.

2) More stuff options- You can't bring noodles to the beach. You can't. And you could bring your ipod, but it could get all sandy and then there goes your $200+ little walkmen (that's all they are, glorified walkmens). You also can't bring adult beverages to the beach, at least not where this wonder woman resides. If you go to a pool privately owned by a friend or yourself, beverages are never in short supply.

3) Water control- The mighty ocean cannot be tamed. It is a force to be feared and respected. Within its belly the great blue whale, the mighty kelp forests, tremendous amounts of fish, plants, mammals and poo all call home. Pools just have that little vacuum. And a thermometer. You cannot ask the great Pacific to be a few degrees warmer! You cannot bother the mighty Atlantic with whether its ph balance is fit for you fancy! With a pool, it's easy. Go with the pool.

4) The company- I suppose this is always the best selling point for me with pools: the people. At the beach you share the sands with hundreds of strangers, usually with their own obnoxious giant tents, tall chairs, coolers full of Capri Suns and giant beach balls. When you are at a pool, it is usually in the company of friends. Call me a softy, but this wonder woman likes to be with her peeps. And there stuff isn't half as annoying.

Seeking aquatic refuge, WW