So… how’s the weather?
Last week’s thorough rinsing across much of the state of Texas meant something here at Texas A&M. Students complained that their feet were wet and used the weather as an excuse to skip class.
Yes, A&M’s drainage system is almost as bad as the class registration process. Yes, when it rains heavily, you can see puddles forming on the concrete on the north side of the main campus and water actively gushing out of the manhole covers. Yeah, it’s so windy in College Station that the rain doesn’t fall straight down, so an umbrella is useless anyway.
When I hear the sound of your wet socks and upside-down umbrellas, I bring you empty sidewalks and the beauty of nature. It’s time to stop complaining about the rain and start appreciating it.
It seems like everyone around here is secretly made of something. cotton candy. When it’s raining a little, my boyfriend’s GroupMe chat will be filled with messages like, “I love wearing wet shoes in class,” and “I’m not coming to campus today, so don’t bother with the rain.” I am flooded with messages saying things like “.
In fact, that’s one of the reasons I love rainy days. The campus is much less crowded than it would be on a sunny day, which makes the walk to class really enjoyable. I mean, sure, my boyfriend’s $5 Walmart umbrella can’t even withstand the strong winds of College Station, but that’s a compromise I’m willing to make.
I’ll admit that walking in the rain is scary when your laptop is only a few zips away from a strong wind. Pro tip: If you don’t have a waterproof case, wrap your bad guy in a few gallons of Ziploc and maybe a trash bag or two, then wear some bags. boots And maybe wear a poncho and you’ll be golden.
I’ll admit that being cold and wet is about 10 times worse than just being wet, but let me give you a scenario. When you finally get home after a rainy and chilly day, you drop your bags at the front door and immediately jump into the steaming hot shower. Put your towels in the dryer ahead of time so they’ll be warm and comfortable when you step outside. If that doesn’t sound like heaven on earth, I don’t know what is.
Finally, the last piece of advice for enjoying a rainy day is to enjoy it.
Hear the sound of raindrops hitting mysterious tattoos all around you: on the sidewalk, on the leaves of the trees, on the roof of the car, around the bones of the umbrella.Walking around on a rainy day with one ear stuck in Lord of the Rings soundtrack This is the closest I’ve ever felt to being on an adventure in Middle Earth.
Even without music, a rainy day can be an opportunity to just think. In a world of constant screens and audio, it can be difficult to be alone with your thoughts. One of the calmest summer nights I spent here at his A&M was on top of a Northside parking lot during a heavy storm. 10/10 recommended. Unless, of course, there is lightning.
Even when the last drop has been squeezed from the cloud, it’s not over yet. I would argue that “finding a rainbow in every storm” is greatly exaggerated. I’ve been in a lot of storms, but I’ve only seen a handful of rainbows. But that smell after the rain is divine.true fans know that petrichor charm.
Then again, if you’re not really into the whole sensory experience, you can always take solace in the fact that on a rainy day you can say to anyone who will listen, “Oh yeah, I needed this.” It must be worth something.
Either way, I suggest that the next time the sky cracks and raindrops start beating on your windows and beckoning you outside, you might want to go listen to their stories.
Caris Adkins is a British junior and American opinion columnist. battalion.