Sunday, June 20
I went walking in the rain. It's been flowing heavily all day, but there was a dry spell so I decided to venture out in search of cheese or chocolate. I took my umbrella in case the rain started again but when it did I didn't use it, I decided to just enjoy the rain for a while. I had forgotten how wonderful walking in the rain is. The air is so fresh and cool, there's barely anyone around or on the roads, so you can have the streets to yourself. The sound of raindrops on leaves and puddles is familiar and reassuring, hypnotic almost. I deliberately decided to get wet, it's good to let go once in a while, knowing you can come home to a warm drink and a change of clothes so it doesn't matter if the ones you're wearing get drenched. I wanted to jump in the puddles, but I don't think I was quite ready for that. Maybe next week. It's nice to revert to childhood games sometimes.
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