There used to be a magical time when I got to spend my summers teaching swim lessons to small children. Downside: little pruny and my hair hated me. Upside: I got paid to be outside and get tan that normally lasted me until the next summer. This is my second winter without teaching outdoor swim lessons and I’ve decided that I can’t stand being asked as if I’m sick because I look so pale. Thus I searched for nearby tanning salons. TNT Tanning or «Flash Tan» is right around the corner, thus its destination of choice. I’ve been to numerous tanning salons in the past and I hate to admit that I normally only frequent them when a good deal is going around. Qualms of tanning aside I’ve found that having a healthy base tan results in less burning thus the justification for tanning salon visits. TNT was much better on the inside than on the outside. From the outside I was pretty sure I was walking into an old Chinese food establishment. However, once in the salon was very minimalist, not as upscale as some, but definitely not making me question the sanitation of the place I’m willing to lie in for several minutes. Prices seemed reasonable and I was pleasantly surprised to find that as a new member I get a week free. The girls there were very friendly and walked me to my room and explained everything. Definitely not the grandest tanning salon out there, but definitely perfect for my occasional visit to combat my pale skin.