called on account of the rain

[katekat]

It feels like it's rained more since we moved to Texas than in all my years in LA. I find myself unused to the idea of water falling from the sky. Unequipped to plunge through the drippy drips and squishy mud. I pay far more attention to the weather reports here, although they're not actually right any more often than LA (well, less really, becuase, hey, even Steve Martin got the LA weather right 98% of the time).

But then I hop in the car, with wet sprinkles on the windows, and gleefully watch my wipers work, and realize that I kinda like it when it's rainy. Fresh smells, happy plants, and everything getting washed clean. The excuse to snuggle under the covers, the thing that makes the house look so warm and cozy by comparison. I like warm and cozy.

Comments

[psychoadept.livejournal.com]

I kinda like it when it's rainy.

I do too, most of the time. But I'd like to hear you say that after it's been raining for two weeks straight...

[katekat]

you're right, we haven't had two weeks straight, precicely, but we have had 75% rain since we've been here, over two months. i'd forgotten clouds can move that fast and carry that much water.

[dara-starscream.livejournal.com]

Rain is good. The mud part isn't exactly fun, I'll admit. But a warm rain is a nice thing. It's fun if you can find a pool or a lake and go swimming when it rains. Thunderstorms are more interesting, but some people don't like the loud noises -- my sister doesn't. What I don't get is how one lives where the groud shakes. That would scare the living hell out of me.
-BJ

[katekat]

you're right about the mut, and i would seriously cuddle up to a warm rain right now - that's one of the things i'm looking forward to this summer. and we did get a little thunder, but not enough to satisfy me. thunder is cool. i love it.

and you know, earthquakes (as long as they're not too huge - and fortunately i've never managed to be near the epicenter of one) are actually really amazing. you feel like you're on a rolling ship, except the ship is the land. sometimes the land-waves crash fast, and sometimes slow. i've loved every earthquake i've ever felt. just remember *not* to get in an elevator during them.

[dara-starscream.livejournal.com]

Just bear in mind honey, you now live in an area where shit comes out of the sky on a regular basis. Always have an umbrella, a rain poncho and a light jacket in your car. Booties are also a good idea.

Trust me on this, walking home in mud when your car decides to take a shit in the middle of nowhere is not fun.

Still . . . being stuck indoors isn't all bad, hinthint winkwink nudgenudge.
-BJ

[katekat]

i like the way you think (both on the sky-prep. and on the nudgenudge fronts).

[dara-starscream.livejournal.com]

(shrug) I live in a swamp. One adapts.

(in a blatant and somewhat tacky grope for compliments) Like my layout?
-BJ

[katekat]

lol.

and hey!! you're supposed to announce those things so we can go and marvel! *now goes to go and marvel*