When I was little I used to think that I just loved winter, but as I have grown older I have realised that it isn’t just that.
I love the rain!
Whether that be a summer storm or a cold wet day I am happy when I can feel the wetness on my skin and smell the rain in the air as it falls. If you were able to bottle the smell of fresh rain I would always be happy. People often think that I am weird in this, but the truth is I don’t care!
I have danced in the rain more times that I care to recall. As a child it was only ever done when I wasn’t near mum and dad who would tell me that I would get a cold or get sick, but as I have grown up I lost my ability to care if I got sick, it was more about the fun factor. While everyone else around me reaches for an umbrella the moment that the skies start to look threatening or the forecast says that there is a chance of a shower, I reach for my glasses wipe for after the rain is over and wish that I had worn contacts so that even that wouldn’t be needed. It doesn’t matter if I am exploring Venice, if I am standing on a bridge overlooking a flooded river in Katherine, NT or if I am just dancing in the rain with my nephews, it is all about the fun and the rain.
Driving to work today there was the remnants of overnight rain still in the air. I smelt it before even leaving the house and I knew that it was going to be a good day. After not having rain for over 90 days it was a welcome change. Walking outside I was assaulted with the smell and couldn’t help the smile, even in my still sleepy state, that rose on my face. Getting into my car I lowered the window so that I could have the smell follow me all the way to work. It started to rain a little, but it still wasn’t enough to make me wind the window back up.
Given that it is still warm outside the rain hasn’t done much for the humidity in the air, but I am still smiling and hoping that this rain will last for just a little longer. A storm would be complete it. The only thing better than rain is thunder and lightning as well. I live in hope that it will happen today, but if not, it isn’t going to be long before winter is upon us and rain becomes the norm for each day again.
Give me the wet wintery days over the heat and sun any day!
