May 24, 2009

The Rain in Spain Falls Mainly on the Plain

We are having some uncharacteristic weather here in Provo, overcast and rainy. This evening the rain came down and it was delightful. I find the sounds of water to be relaxing. I love to hear the pitter-patter of the rain and feel the renewal it brings to the environment. Rewind a year or so and ask me on a rainy morning walk to school how much I love it and I would spin a different tale altogether.

Tonight I donned my wellies and grabbed my houndstooth "Seattle umbrella" and enjoyed a tranquil stroll in the rain around my neighborhood. It wasn't quite as warm as a summer storm in Nebraska, nor did I have a porch to sit and watch the lightening, but I enjoyed it anyway. I felt a kinship with the little girls across the street who were running back and forth on their porch issuing squeals of delight as they took turns dashing out from under their shelter to get wet.

3 comments:

Jul said...

I'm pretty sure I have those same exact rain boots! Different colored tiny polka dots all over the place? That would be them. :) Cute.

RobAar said...

Hey Lauren!
Rob and I are in Texas right now and the thunderstorms are astonishing... maybe like the ones you relished in Nebraska. Last night I was up for over an hour because the of the flashes of light and constant rumbling.

emilie s. d. p. said...

I think Utah must have traded with Seattle because it's been extremely warm and sunny here lately.
Warm rains are the best. I'm sure Kansas and Nebraska have similar storms (...I can't believe I'll be living there in a few months!)
I love the boots!