Monday, September 8, 2008

Rain

Why does rain have to be such a downer? In modern American society, rain tends to have a negative stigma. We start to moan and complain when we hear a weather report calling for rain. Usually we plan our days around the weather and tend to stay indoors more when it is raining. But why? How bad is it to get a little wet?

Today, I didn't let rain stop me from a 10 mile bike ride from Valparaiso to Portage. I got to wear my rain gear that I bought from REI, my favorite sporting goods store, and watch the countryside pass by at 10 mph. My glasses got so wet that it was easier to see without them on. I felt so accomplished once I arrived at my destination, to think I had traveled all by human power.

The next time it rains, there is only one thing to do, get out there and get wet! Why avoid it?

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Amen!!!! I got to do my power wallk in the rain on Saturday and it felt great!!!! Very refreshing actually!!!!
Aunt Debby

Unknown said...

Derik, your posts are so down-to-earth. I like that :) Thanks for keeping us updated!

Anonymous said...

Hello there, I'm a friend of Franklin. I've heard quite a lot about you from F, you know,re~~~~ally a lot! :)
I like rain, heavy rain. When others run scattered, I enjoy keep my own pace, walking and feel the drops. That makes me feel closer to the nature.
sp: "戴胜源" :P really awesome!

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