Rain

It is now Rainy season here. For those from the Mid West or any climate that lacks a Rainy season let me break this down for you. Everyday still dawns with sunshine and warmth, humidity that envelops me as I walk out of my bedroom door (I sleep with my AC on). But the difference is that I pack a rain jacket when I head out because you never know exactly when and if the rain will hit. I have been out on my bike pedaling like my life depended on it to get home in time as I hear the thunder crack through the sky knowing now that sometimes hearing it means I am too late.

I knew it would only be a matter of time before I got caught out in the storm. I had been out on Saturday morning and as my Moto driver was heading to my house the clouds looked quite promising and as the rain began to pour my key was in my lock and I was able to duck inside without too much moister on my clothes.

(Picture from Thailand but exact same as here)

Yesterday was the day I finally got caught. I had been out with friends and we had picked a location with Wi Fi to work on our laptops together. We didn't want to sit cooped up in our offices when we could take advantage each other's company. As we were getting ready to leave it started to pour so we decided to wait it out. Usually it rains about an hour and then is done. So as it started to become more of a light spitting we headed back to our houses...but we noticed the sky as we got closer to home. The thunder peeled across the sky and the rain became harder. I was trying to pedal faster but when it rains everyone speeds up and even the people in cars, who are staying dry, seem to be rushing. Really? You aren't getting soaked! I had my rain jacket on and a rain covering over my backpack which held my lap top.

The rain was coming down as hard as the picture shows and I was in it. Trying to keep my eyes open but it became harder and harder to see as water dripped down me and was soaking me to the bone. I started laughing because I knew I looked ridiculous and my friend was laughing too. It really didn't matter how wet I was getting...what is the rush when you already feel like you are being continually doused with a hose? My joy was increased as I saw a family standing under a shower of water coming off their roof, soap in the hair waiting to rinse it off. Why not? A free shower is nice. The road was starting to swell with water and as I stood dripping in my door way I was thankful to discover my lap top was till nice and dry.