Rain, You Wicked Sweet Thing

Rain and I have some history. I'm not sure if I'd hug or fight it. Some days, it is a blessing . On other days it is Big Trouble.

When I was younger, raining season was my favorite . I love the rainbow, the scents of it, the coolness in the air. The way the whole street used to to move at a slower pace..to me, it was magical. I always feel at peace. I would take cover under my pillow with a romance novel and just get into another world of my own.

I love the sound of raindrops on the roof as as I turn the pages of the books. No stress. No bills. Just me, the rain and peace . Those were carefree days. Even now , when it rains on a Sunday which is my day off.. I try to indulge and recapture that feeling. I settle into a book , curl up under my duvet and transport myself back to my childhood.

But let me not fool you, rain as an adult is a whole different story . Infact, it has been a pain in my.....my number one nemesis. It doesn't not simply fall but it must come with blow of strong winds.

My products are neatly stacked in front of my store for display in one minute, the next thing I know,
the wind is blowing buckets and bowls around like toys.And I will be be running around up and down grabbing all the plastic wares before they or broken or blown to the road and get marched by passing cars and people who are running for cover.

Customers also vanish into thin air. sales is always low during this period and if one arrives, they will be rushing like they are owned money..it gets me agitated and exhausted.

Rain timing is something else..it will not start at midnight when everyone is sleeping and when no one pays attention .. No, it will wait until I have everything set up..boom..it appears from no where and scatter my wares.

The same rain that used to bring me peace ..now gives me headache and sore arms from carrying wares in..how do we get here? Rain?

In spite of all the venting, I still love rain! I just can't help myself. The smell,the coolness still gets me every time. That's why I I use words like sweet and wicked to describe rain.. I love and hate it..lol

It disturbs my hustle but heal my soul. And maybe that's just life. Annoying and beautiful at the same time.

End of rant. Thank you for reading.