Rain has such a bad connotation. Movies use it to create a sad, depressing feel, people use it as an excuse not to leave the house and we even made a song to describe our dislike for it ("Rain, rain go away, come again another day?" If you dislike it so much why are you inviting it back?) As I sit here looking out the window, watching dozen of students walk with their heads down, trying to get out of the rain as quickly as possible, I can't help but think of all the reasons I love rainy days.
1. Rain is pretty!
I love watching the rain drop down the windows and glisten on the trees. Have you ever looked up while it was raining? Granted, it's difficult to do without getting drops in your eyes, but it's a pretty cool perspective.
2. Rain is calming.
There is something about a rainy day that sets a calm atmosphere in my mind. It could be the sound of the water, or the fact that some events get cancelled so there's less commotion, but whatever it is, I appreciate the soothing days every once and a while.
3. Rain gives you the opportunity to snuggle up and watch a movie.
Remember that feeling you get after playing out in the snow all day and coming into your warm house to a steaming cup of hot chocolate? Rain can give you that, too! I like to sit with just the Christmas lights on in my room and cocoon myself in a blanket, watch a movie, or put on some good music. Yes, you can do this any day, but when its a little bit colder outside it makes you feel less like you are slacking off on whatever your obligations are for the day.
4. Rain keeps the earth hydrated!
Don't bash a rainy day. No one takes your water away from you when you're at the gym, so don't try to take it away from the earth when she's gettin' her sweat on (by "sweat" I mean nourishing enormous trees, mountains, crops and life in general)!
5. Rain reminds you to let loose a little.
If you've ever been caught in the rain and ended up soaked, you know that you go through many stages:
Stage 1: "Oh crap. It's raining, and I don't have an umbrella."
Stage 2: "Maybe it'll just stay at a light sprinkle."
Stage 3: "This isn't a sprinkle... Maybe I can wait it out." (cue million of kids standing under Daniel without raincoats).
Stage 4: "This doesn't seem to be ending anytime soon and I have somewhere to be."
Stage 5: "Okay I'm just going to get wet."
At some point, you just accept that it is raining, and you are going to walk through it and get wet. A little water is not the worst thing in the world; you'll survive. Hey, some people even dance in the rain! If they can enjoy it, why can't you?
So there you have it, rainy days are the best because you get to watch pretty water droplets all day. Rain creates a relaxing ambiance, it provides you with an excuse to stay in and sleep, watch a movie, read, whichever you please. It hydrates our earth and it humbles and teaches you that things are never as bad as they seem.
