Things to see on a rainy day

The weather here in Freeport has been subzero for almost the last two weeks. I have a very high cold tolerance, especially with snow pants, but even I must draw the line. The worst part is, the days have been beautiful apart from the temperature. Sunny and clear. Looking out the window, all I wanted to do was walk. Stepping outside told me otherwise.

So yesterday, when the temperature rose, I couldn't stay in any longer. I walked to work in the morning, which was a bit treacherous since ice, snow, and water were all coexisting quite happily with an outside temp of 34 degrees and a real feel of 20. Amazingly, I did not fall on my butt on the way to work! (I may have to keep a change of clothes in my locker just in case if I plan to keep this up.) Lunch time was perfect though. 39 degrees. All the ice had melted and there was a steady rain with almost no wind.

Don't get me wrong. It was not a pretty day. The sky was grey. Everything was wet. And it was still a little cold, but being outside walking was amazing. There are some things you can only see in the rain.

I love the concentric circles the rain makes as it hits the puddles. It doesn't matter the shape or size of the drop. It always makes a perfect circle when it hits the water. I also love how the water reflects the sky making the world seem like a much bigger place.

A rainy day is the only time my parent's dog stays close to me on a walk. I think she likes the umbrella more than I do.

Everything glistens on a rainy day. The rain gives everything a beautiful sheen...

And the rain drops cling to branches like diamonds. 

I love watching the moving water. It cleans the dirt out of the cracks and pushes everything away. The rain also helps you see inclines you might not have noticed before. The smallest hills suddenly become raging rivers. Though they be but little, they are fierce.

And lastly, something that you will probably only see on a rainy day. A pair of socks drying on a radiator. Don't mind the grey. These are one of my favorite pairs and they don't get white anymore. I can't begin to tell you how lovely they were to put on when they were warm and dry!

Today's Motivation:

This poem is attributed to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. I was reminded today that we need rain as much as we need the sun. A perfect day is up to us to make.