Summer DownPour courtesy of afremovart
After sending my daughter to school yesterday morning, I decided to drop by a nearby mall for some grocery shopping, not knowing that a storm was brewing.
I was notified of the heavy downpour from a text message by a friend. Going up to check, I realized it was too heavy for me to cycle back with all the groceries. So, I decided to have breakfast first, while waiting for the rain to stop.
It didnt stop, but grew even heavier. I decided that I dont want to while my time away in the mall just waiting for the rain to stop. I called up my helper at home, to come with an umbrella, & my son's raincoat.
When she reaches the mall, I asked her to take the bus back, with some of the groceries, while I'll cycle home with the bulkier items that are well wrapped in plastic.
Putting on my son's raincoat, I braved the rain to where my bicycle was parked. It was parked on slightly elevated ground, but the surrounding ground has become deep "pools" of "milk tea" ^^
After settling all my groceries on the basket & the child-seat behind, I cycled home. It was the first time I was out in the rain, literally. And I must say, this experience was truly an enjoyable one!
For one, I don't need to "sweat it out" cycling on the road. Secondly, the pedestrian pathways are more deserted compared to the usual ^^ Lastly, having the rain pouring down on me, is like having a cool shower, while on the move.
I reached my building totally drenched (yea, the rain coat didnt help much ^^). Now I know, nx time there's a heavy downpour, I won't hesitate to cycle home if I'm stuck somewhere. Um.... provided I have no groceries, or kid with me :D
* Cant wait! * ;)
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