Having grown up in a mostly sunny climate, I am often asked by old friends and family if I ever get sick of the rain in Washington. I am very optimistic so although I do get weary of the weather at times during the extended days of rain, I try to remember its blessing. Rain is the reason our beautiful area is so green and lush. It's the reason that the sound of a birds song is extra sweet when the sun shines through the tree branches. One of the biggest reasons I like the rain though, is that it gives me permission to do work other than yard work. Giving a home built in 1925 lots of TLC requires a lot of time and patience. I'm still looking into the history of our home. I'd love to try to restore it to its constructed glory, but restoration costs lots of money. I already know my house has not just one add-on structure, but two and I suppose that doing a complete restoration project would involve tearing down the add ons. Ugh. No thanks, I'll keep my indoor plumbing thank you.
So back to the rain topic.
Rainy days give me a chance to do indoor projects and actual (income generating) work. I do freelance work for merchants including building websites, credit card processing, marketing, printing, etc. I enjoy the freedom that freelance work gives me, but have to admit during the warm sunny weather it's hard to get me to stay inside chained to my desk to work on a graphic arts project.
To me, being a good Washingtonian requires a good balance of indoor & outdoor activities. It requires appreciating every extra hot day in the summer and the coldest of days in the winter and appreciating the natural beauty and surroundings of each season in our beautiful State. I guess the bottom line is this: Learn to embrace the rain and you'll find a new appreciation for the sun.
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