The smashing sequel to Singing in the Rain.
Murphy’s Law:
If you are out running, and a rainstorm hits, it will hit when you are far away from home.
Sad to say, Murphy doesn’t like me much. I checked the weather forecast very carefully, and it clearly stated “scattered showers beginning at 10AM.”
Beginning at 10AM, my foot! It was perfectly clear when I left at 7, with only a 10% chance of precipitation listed for 8. But at around 7:45, all hell floods broke loose.
When I finally arrived back home, my mom was there to greet me.
But what did she have in her hands?
A. a soft, dry towel?
B. a warm cup of tea?
Nope, it was a camera, to capture my ridiculous, soaking-wet style. Thanks a lot, mom!
Her words: “I figured you’d want to post a photo for all your blog friends to see.”
How well she knows me! (And, as it turns out, she did have a towel for me too. What a nice mommy.)
Question of the Day:
Have you ever gotten caught in a rainstorm? Or, have you ever been a victim of Murphy’s Law?
For some reason, it seems to rain a lot when I go to the grocery store and have many bags to carry out to the car! As for running in the rain, I kinda had fun yesterday. It cooled me off. At first, the rain was getting in my eyes, which was uncomfortable. But I figured out how to turn my head so it wasn’t a problem anymore. I felt pretty hardcore… until my dad told me he used to play soccer in thunderstorms all the time.
And if you think I look silly when soaking wet, you should see these guys! 🙂
I got caught in rain a couple week ago when I was running, but it was just my last mile and I was hot and sweaty, so it was wonderful. Today I rode my bike 15 minutes home from work in a thunderstorm (yes, I could have asked or called for ride, but I wanted to do it!). It was exhilarating! Only problem was the lake in my shoes and difficulty seeing. I love that your mom was ready to take pic!
hahahah your mom’s awesome! 😀 Of course, it would have been great if she had a fuzzy towel to accompany the camera but at least you got good pictures out of it! My dad and I have run into Murphy’s Law a few times. Everytime I’m home, we go for a walk on a greenway that’s close by. It’s two miles one way and the rain ALWAYS hits right when we reach the other side. Now, I’d have no problem running but he kind of does, so we casually walk the two miles back to the car. It’s happened a few times..not the typical “go home” tradition, but I’ll take it! 😛
Mary,
My dad and I have a rain tradition too: Go to Whole Foods. It will rain.
😕
the rain suuureee beats last week’s heat!! ilove getting caught in summer storms…it’s kinda fabulous.
Weather.com is indeed a major liar. Yesterday afternoon, after about three or so, it was very sunny. According to weather.com, it was pouring in my zip code — and new york zip codes are very tiny, so I don’t really know how they could screw it up. Oh and it is also supposed to be raining right now and 77….It is sunny and very hot.
haha I love that your mom thought to capture you for the blog. I actually like running in the rain! Except for the whole wet opid situation…anddd as long as there’s no lightning 😀
Danielle,
Yeah, I once had to stash my ipod under a tree because I was worried about it. Luckily it was still there (and still worked) when I got back!
And by “opid” I mean “iPod” ahah
I live in Vancouver. You can’t not get caught in the rain!
OMG, I swear it rains every time I get groceries. Every time.
Wow, you got soaked! I’ve gotten caught in rainstorms a few times. It always happens to be at a really inconvenient time- like when I am walking home with bags full of groceries.
ive gotten caught in a rainstorm.. A COLD WINDY ONE! EW!
omg look at you dancing around haha.. i would say “running around” but im pretty sure it would be hard not to feel like a free bird in a rain storm 😉
Ur adorable!!