A new perspective

Rain has a way of being a bit of a downer...keeps you inside, makes things muddy, gets you wet if you don't have an umbrella... Having lived through a few droughts in NC I have found myself appreciating rain more than once. (When the news is reporting the double-digit days of drinking water left you start doing the rain dance.) A rainy day is also a good excuse for staying home on an otherwise busy Saturday afternoon to read a book or get sucked into bad TV movies.

In Singapore, I have found myself really appreciating when it rains. I was video-chatting with Alan this morning and heard a downpour outside. It made me smile a little. Rain in Singapore means cooler weather to follow. It completely cuts the humidity and there is almost always a lovely, cool breeze right after it rains. It may actually be one of my favorite times to go outside. It also creates some beautiful views in the sky. These tropical storms are so different than storms that occur over a landlocked area. And the clouds and mix of dark sky surrounded by the breaks where there is vibrant blue with sun rays peeking through...just beautiful.

So, I have a new relationship with rain. We have become friendly and I have learned to welcome the unexpected visits it makes. Speaking of which...the rain this morning forced my kitty friend Lucy out from her hiding spot she calls a home. In typical cat fashion she was sheltered under the cover of my building watching the raindrops hit the water in the fountain. She permitted me a few minutes of petting and a little cat to Kate conversation.

What a great way to start a day...a 10 minute downpour...a cool breeze...beautiful skies...and a visit from a black and white kitty.