The Phenomena of Rain:

     Until about five hours ago, I didn't understand the extent of when people say it rains a lot in England. Not only does it rain, it pours! And it could be perfectly sunny one moment and then start to downpour the next!
     So here is my story: I knew it was cloudy out and it had been drizzling on and off for the whole morning, with pockets of blue sky and sunshine. Nonetheless, I thankfully put on my wellies and grabbed my umbrella as I headed for class, just incase. The second I stepped outside my door, IT STARTED TO POUR! So I was like great I'm so prepared! But...As I continued to walk in the storm of rain and wind, I noticed that little by I became more wet even with my umbrella and boots.
     Oh! And then, this english man in mid 20s came up to me, and was like "I really like your wellies!" Meaning my boots, and I was like "oh thanks!" That was nice because even in the rain people seem so friendly on the streets.
     By the time I arrived at my school, I was soaked! It was very strange, and then I realized that England just has crazy, unpredictable weather. It will take some time to get used to since I don't really like walking very far in the pouring rain.
     But I figured out that even as I walk around in the rain, as long as I look around and realize how beautiful Bath is, then I will be happy! Lesson learned today: Be prepared and even if it rains, keep a positive attitude, because that's how the Britons make it through when it rains everyday! What I love about the rain and the weather here is that people look so lively when it rains because it changes simple routines. Basically, it mixes things up a bit, perhaps people who usually walk will take the bus that day or they simply pick up the pace while walking through the center of town because trying to avoid the rain. And it seems to bring people together, because it happens to everyone at once and everyone is wishing it wasn't raining. I noticed people were looking around trying to figure out how everyone else was bearing through the harsh weather. Overall, it seems as though rain doesn't prevent the happiness of everyday life like it does sometimes at home which is makes the rain less of a hassle.