Swimming in my Driveway?!
Posted: September 29, 2010 Filed under: environment, inspiration, Life 12 Comments »It’s raining up a flood here. Quite literally. The rain has pounded upon our soiled earth for a while. It’s gotten so bad good that school was delayed earlier this week, we were released early today, and school is canceled tomorrow. Yipee! The other day I decided to play in the rain instead of cower from it. When you think about it, isn’t rain really amazing? It’s dewdrops falling right out of the sky!
I changed into some I-don’t-care-clothes and headed outside barefoot, traveling the vacant house next door (I think my neighbors got evicted and moved to Vegas). The house goes down a bit steeper resulting in a shallow, kiddie pooled driveway also lending itself into the grass.
Teehee! I ran through the flooded plains in the rain and laid down in the pool. I also developed a splashing technique to create the largest waves possible around me. It felt so fun and freeing! It’s only a pity that my younger brother couldn’t join me, calling me “crazy” (Dad also wouldn’t let him, not wanting him to get sick). A couple of cars slowed down and watched me while they passed by and the mail lady waved to me twice.
My brother caught a goldfish in our fish pond and I placed him in the neighbor’s driveway….. I followed the fishie around, keeping track of his movements. He settled down in the flooded grass and seemed to prefer this area. I then lifted him out and placed him in my lap where he hid under my loosely folded legs. Stroked him a bit. Such a cool and surreal experience. How many people can say they actually played with their goldfish, in the flesh scales?!
I’ve noticed the tendency in people to complain about the climate, whether hot or cold…. Instead of complaining about it, why don’t we just embrace it! I remember having one of these wet spells at school last year which resulted in one of the most magnificent sights my eyes have yet to behold. The building’s roof, which also doubles as mini-shelter for the sidewalk, filled with the pouring rain and created strong, glassy waterfalls all along the school’s edges. I looked at the continuous streams of water along all of the perimeters of the courtyard and it was just so… amazing. My friend, who had pulled me out of class to see, and I reveled in the beautiful and uniquely jaw-dropping scene.
I felt fresh and chilly after my shower. Felt nicceee.
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Sweet! When I was young I lived in a town notorious for getting flooded – It was a total disaster each time the main street went under but still, I thought it was fantastic each time the town turned into an ocean.
It poured yesterday here too. Having a rain shower is now one of my most favourite things in the world.
Hi to your goldfish!
Haha, that sounds like fun. Is it raining all over the world?
I’ll be sure to tell him. But I might eat him afterward. Tee hee!
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i would of joined you, sounds like fun.
fish up close and personal, not so much, i’ve been in waters where if you are still they will nibble on you
Rain party! I also stuck my leg in the pond, a fish did nibble my pinkie toe.
Hi Leslie!
Love the picture, and the attitude that a puddle is for playing in =) We recently had a flood as well, that tore down trees, pulled up the horse fences, and made the bridge to our home impassable. Miraculous to watch the awesome power of something so soft as water. It was also interesting to hear your amazement at something so ordinary as rain — Rebecca and I have often found ourselves standing in dumbfounded amazement at these drops falling right out of the sky! It’s great to hear that someone else finds wonder in the ‘everyday’.
Also wanted to send a belated thanks for writing me up in your earlier entry. It’s an honor to be featured in your blog, and also alongside The Book, which is such a fun-filled ride with much to offer.
Keep up the awesome blogging!
Woow, that water sure did do a lot! Hehe, I actually bought The Book based on your recommendation in an entry. It gets so scientifical on why we’re not separate entities, Alan Watts is pretty cool. My brain was certainly challenged. Thank you Kenton! =DDD
This was such a cool thing you did! Oh to be young again.
Swimming with your fish was the best part. Love it!!
Hehe, yes yes so fun!
Very low cost pool,way to save money!!
haha, most definitely! thousands in savings, too bad it was only temporary. Oh well, it would’ve just been a kiddie pool anyway.