So as you may have noticed (or may not have noticed if you happen to be out of touch with the world), Calgary is currently experiencing some…fantastic weather! Don’t get me wrong, I actually quite like the rain. I mean, what’s not to like? The rain…
…creates that damp earth smell (mmm, mother nature)…
…leaves behind a sense of freshness (and wetness too I suppose)…
…cleans cars brilliantly (assuming it’s clean, heavy rain)…
…waters all the trees, flowers, plants, lawns, and gardens (so you don’t have to)…
…cools the hottest of days (not that we get many of those in Calgary)…
…and creates beautiful rainbows (maybe you’ll find a pot of gold!).
Then again, on the other hand, I suppose the rain rules out all the outdoor activities you could have been doing…or does it? If you can brave the cold, rain, and/or wind (and you don’t mind the possibility of catching a cold or a fever), then…
…go out for a walk; with your trusty umbrella and waterproof clothing if you wish to stay dry…
…or simply put, go play outside; you can never be too old to get all muddy!
And if being out in the cold, wet rain isn’t your thing, there are still a ton of indoor activities you can do on a rainy day. You can…
…play some board/card/video games (we all know that Monopoly is a never ending game!)…
…catch up on some reading (either for school or for your own enjoyment)…
…do some chores (clean your room, do laundry, etc…yes, I know, eww, chores)…
…go shopping (if you don’t mind crowds and wet, muddy floors)…
…sleep the day away (maybe rain makes you drowsy? )…
…finish all your homework (hey, you don’t have that much else you can do)…
…do some baking (and make your home smell amazing)…
…watch TV or movies (let that overworked brain laze around for a bit)…
…or pursue your own hobbies/leisure activities (spend some time on yourself!).
See, there are a variety of things that can be done on a rainy day. I suppose, if worse comes to worst, you can always go earthworm watching. Fascinating stuff actually; I have my own theory wondering if some earthworms are suicidal… But anyways, don’t let the weather bog you down! There’s lots to keep you preoccupied while it’s pouring…although this spell of rain will come and go like every other type of weather we receive in Calgary pretty soon. Cheers! =]
