Nah, seriously?

One of my coworkers told me I was looking pale these days and needed a tan.

*crickets*

Now, before you ask, yes, this coworker is black and yes, she is lighter than me.

I didn't really know how to respond. I mean, even in the dead of winter, I'm a good shade of mocha (my makeup compact tells me so). When summertime comes around, not to brag, but I glow - not burn.

But why when she said that did I feel she was trying to play me?

Maybe I'll go stand beneath some fluorescent lights for a bit. Get a little bit of color going on.

Side note: I'm so glad I'm black. I don't have to worry about tanning and what have you. I'm always a nice shade of bronze. Gotta love melanin.