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Ever wondered what it’s really like to be a professional mermaid? Spoiler: it involves a glitter-wrapped medical scooter, soggy hair extensions, brutally honest six-year-olds, and a whole lot of improvising with a smile. In my latest blog post, I’m sharing the real-life magic (and madness) behind my very first paid mermaid gig—from underwater story time chaos to learning the hard way why mermaids need lifeguards, too. It wasn’t perfect, but it was unforgettable.