Rainy Days

I love rainy days.  Yes they're dreary and we're all sleepy, but they're fun to me.  I could go on about how I think they're beautiful and refreshing, but that's not what this is about.  Next time it rains, look around while you're cursing the walk to class.  People are so funny and all have what I like to call "rain personalities".  Here is what I noticed on my simple 10 minute walk home:

Fearless Warriors: No rain coat, maybe a hat, smoking, walking or riding their bike fast to avoid getting too wet.  They seem not to care, but in actuality, they'd prefer not to be wet.


Rain Repellers: Regardless of if it is barely drizzling or raining cats and dogs, they are decked out.  We're talking rain boots, zipped up jacket with hood, hat, and umbrella.  In extreme cases, they cover their backpack, either with their jacket (hunchback alert) or with a pack cover.  They usually walk fast and complain the whole way about possibly getting wet.

Sorority Girl: Looks like the same uniform worn daily, but with a rainy twist.  Take out the uggs and, keep the leggings and big t-shirt, add rain boots and raincoat.  Makeup and hair done as usual.
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Asians: Maybe it's just me, but I've never seen one in a raincoat.  I don't get it.  However, rain or shine, they do have their umbrellas.  Usually bright colored and larger than average.  Not uncommon to see more than one under the same umbrella.

Divas: These are the people who carry those funky clear umbrellas that come down and look like the top of a space suit.  After doing a little googling, I learned these are called "bubble umbrellas" and are a great fashion accessory.  My favorite part is that they claim to keep you safe in a 'cocoon'.  They are so stylish they even have a website...

My favorite outfit of the day was one I hadn't seen before.  She had matching rain boots and umbrella, with a rain jacket that had the colors inverted.  It was a little much for me, but she seemed to be enjoying her outfit...so you go girl.  Rock what you got.

While no one may really enjoy rainy days, next time look for these characters on your walk and let it make your day a little more enjoyable :)

Until next time...
Kate

"There's always a period of curious fear between the first sweet-smelling breeze and the time when the rain comes cracking down." - Don Delillo